CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CCL • PA1436583006
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This CCL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CCL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CCL was profitable.
- CCL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CCL reported negative net income in multiple years.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CCL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- CCL has a Return On Assets of 5.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCL outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
- CCL has a Return On Equity of 22.48%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CCL outperforms 81.75% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CCL (9.18%) is better than 68.25% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CCL is below the industry average of 10.68%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.18%) for CCL is above the 3 year average (6.94%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.34% | ||
| ROE | 22.48% | ||
| ROIC | 9.18% |
ROA(3y)3.03%
ROA(5y)-4.1%
ROE(3y)14.03%
ROE(5y)-24.47%
ROIC(3y)6.94%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CCL (10.37%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- CCL's Operating Margin of 16.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCL outperforms 75.40% of its industry peers.
- CCL has a Gross Margin of 54.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCL outperforms 65.08% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CCL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.37% | ||
| GM | 54.76% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y20.49%
GM growth 5Y29.69%
2. CCL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CCL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CCL has more shares outstanding
- CCL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CCL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CCL has an Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that CCL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CCL has a Altman-Z score (1.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CCL has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.22. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CCL would need 10.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.22, CCL is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- CCL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.96. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.96, CCL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC6.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.32 indicates that CCL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CCL has a worse Current ratio (0.32) than 92.06% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.28 indicates that CCL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.28, CCL is not doing good in the industry: 88.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.28 |
3. CCL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 63.04% over the past year.
- CCL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.39%.
- Measured over the past years, CCL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 36.61% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%142.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.39%
Revenue growth 3Y29.82%
Revenue growth 5Y36.61%
Sales Q2Q%6.6%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CCL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.25% on average per year.
- CCL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.53%
EPS Next 2Y12.93%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
EPS Next 5Y12.25%
Revenue Next Year4.54%
Revenue Next 2Y4.09%
Revenue Next 3Y4.15%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
3.3 Evolution
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CCL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.40, the valuation of CCL can be described as reasonable.
- 84.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CCL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- CCL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.96, the valuation of CCL can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CCL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.76), we can say CCL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 76.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CCL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- CCL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CCL is cheaper than 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- CCL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCL's earnings are expected to grow with 13.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.93%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
5. CCL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.37%, CCL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.10, CCL pays a better dividend. On top of this CCL pays more dividend than 82.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CCL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
5.2 History
- CCL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y12.93%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
CCL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:CCL (4/2/2026, 3:49:08 PM)
25.655
-0.92 (-3.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)03-19 2026-03-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-22 2026-06-22/bmo
Inst Owners70.74%
Inst Owner Change0.33%
Ins Owners7.85%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap35.54B
Revenue(TTM)26.62B
Net Income(TTM)2.76B
Analysts81.25
Price Target37.27 (45.27%)
Short Float %3.69%
Short Ratio1.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.1%
Min EPS beat(2)6.99%
Max EPS beat(2)37.21%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)154.69%
Min EPS beat(4)6.99%
Max EPS beat(4)531.88%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)186.3%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)130.84%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)75.77%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.93%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.33%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.23%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.5%
PT rev (1m)-2.55%
PT rev (3m)4.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.96 | ||
| P/S | 1.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.71 | ||
| P/B | 2.89 | ||
| P/tB | 3.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.46 |
EPS(TTM)2.25
EY8.77%
EPS(NY)2.58
Fwd EY10.04%
FCF(TTM)1.88
FCFY7.34%
OCF(TTM)4.49
OCFY17.5%
SpS19.22
BVpS8.87
TBVpS7.6
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.34% | ||
| ROE | 22.48% | ||
| ROCE | 11.62% | ||
| ROIC | 9.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.14% | ||
| OM | 16.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.37% | ||
| GM | 54.76% | ||
| FCFM | 9.79% |
ROA(3y)3.03%
ROA(5y)-4.1%
ROE(3y)14.03%
ROE(5y)-24.47%
ROIC(3y)6.94%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.28%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.65%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.79%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y20.49%
GM growth 5Y29.69%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 129.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 94.42% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
F-Score8
WACC6.88%
ROIC/WACC1.33
Cap/Depr(3y)149.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)165.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)55.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%142.86%
EPS Next Y14.53%
EPS Next 2Y12.93%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
EPS Next 5Y12.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.39%
Revenue growth 3Y29.82%
Revenue growth 5Y36.61%
Sales Q2Q%6.6%
Revenue Next Year4.54%
Revenue Next 2Y4.09%
Revenue Next 3Y4.15%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
EBIT growth 1Y25.4%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year76.71%
EBIT Next 3Y25.61%
EBIT Next 5Y16.77%
FCF growth 1Y101%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y4.98%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
CARNIVAL CORP / CCL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CCL.
What is the valuation status of CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CARNIVAL CORP (CCL). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CARNIVAL CORP?
CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CCL stock?
The financial health rating of CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) is 2 / 10.
Is the dividend of CARNIVAL CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.