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CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CCL - PA1436583006 - Common Stock

32.3 USD
+0.81 (+2.57%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 4:33:44 PM
32.25 USD
-0.05 (-0.15%)
After Hours: 1/6/2026, 4:33:44 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CCL scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CCL was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. CCL has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CCL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CCL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CCL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CCL reported 4 times negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CCL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
CCL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCCL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B -10B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CCL (5.20%) is better than 68.42% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.15%, CCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.70% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.64%, CCL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.2%
ROE 22.15%
ROIC 8.64%
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)-8.99%
ROE(3y)-22.2%
ROE(5y)-38.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

CCL has a better Profit Margin (10.07%) than 75.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CCL has declined.
The Operating Margin of CCL (16.43%) is better than 72.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CCL has declined.
CCL's Gross Margin of 54.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCL outperforms 63.91% of its industry peers.
CCL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.43%
PM (TTM) 10.07%
GM 54.22%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.81%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y6.74%
CCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

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2. Health

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.
There is no outstanding debt for CCL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
CCL Yearly Shares OutstandingCCL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.38, we must say that CCL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CCL has a Altman-Z score (1.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
CCL has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.08. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CCL would need 9.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CCL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.08. This is in the better half of the industry: CCL outperforms 63.91% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.10 is on the high side and indicates that CCL has dependencies on debt financing.
CCL's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.10 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CCL outperforms 51.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.1
Debt/FCF 9.08
Altman-Z 1.38
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC8.02%
CCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.34 indicates that CCL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.34, CCL is doing worse than 86.47% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.30 indicates that CCL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CCL has a worse Quick ratio (0.30) than 82.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.34
Quick Ratio 0.3
CCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CCL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 63.04%, which is quite impressive.
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%142.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%6.6%

3.2 Future

CCL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.68% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.35% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.87%
EPS Next 2Y11.68%
EPS Next 3Y12.25%
EPS Next 5Y10.68%
Revenue Next Year4.13%
Revenue Next 2Y3.86%
Revenue Next 3Y3.89%
Revenue Next 5Y4.35%

3.3 Evolution

CCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B
CCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 2 -2 4 -4 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.36, which indicates a correct valuation of CCL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CCL is valued cheaper than 81.95% of the companies in the same industry.
CCL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.87.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.07, CCL is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.46, CCL is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.36
Fwd PE 13.07
CCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CCL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CCL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CCL is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.55
EV/EBITDA 9.4
CCL Per share dataCCL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CCL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.68%
EPS Next 3Y12.25%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CCL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.94, CCL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CCL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.96%

5.2 History

CCL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CCL Yearly Dividends per shareCCL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y11.68%
EPS Next 3Y12.25%
CCL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCCL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B -4B -6B -8B -10B

CARNIVAL CORP

NYSE:CCL (1/6/2026, 4:33:44 PM)

After market: 32.25 -0.05 (-0.15%)

32.3

+0.81 (+2.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)12-19 2025-12-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-19 2026-03-19/bmo
Inst Owners73.71%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners8.31%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap42.41B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)2.64B
Analysts81.25
Price Target35.76 (10.71%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio1.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.96%
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)24.85%
Min EPS beat(2)6.99%
Max EPS beat(2)42.71%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)166.16%
Min EPS beat(4)6.99%
Max EPS beat(4)531.88%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)187.48%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)127.98%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)72.25%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.93%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.04%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.13%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4%
PT rev (1m)1.17%
PT rev (3m)4.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)22.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.36
Fwd PE 13.07
P/S 1.62
P/FCF 14.55
P/OCF 7.56
P/B 3.56
P/tB 4.17
EV/EBITDA 9.4
EPS(TTM)2.25
EY6.97%
EPS(NY)2.47
Fwd EY7.65%
FCF(TTM)2.22
FCFY6.87%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY13.23%
SpS19.97
BVpS9.08
TBVpS7.74
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.2%
ROE 22.15%
ROCE 10.94%
ROIC 8.64%
ROICexc 9.05%
ROICexgc 9.49%
OM 16.43%
PM (TTM) 10.07%
GM 54.22%
FCFM 11.11%
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)-8.99%
ROE(3y)-22.2%
ROE(5y)-38.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.03%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y1.43%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.81%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y6.74%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.1
Debt/FCF 9.08
Debt/EBITDA 3.56
Cap/Depr 99.05%
Cap/Sales 10.28%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79.81%
Profit Quality 110.33%
Current Ratio 0.34
Quick Ratio 0.3
Altman-Z 1.38
F-Score8
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)178.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)171.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)24.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)65.61%
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 Y9.87%
EPS Next 2Y11.68%
EPS Next 3Y12.25%
EPS Next 5Y10.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%6.6%
Revenue Next Year4.13%
Revenue Next 2Y3.86%
Revenue Next 3Y3.89%
Revenue Next 5Y4.35%
EBIT growth 1Y26.81%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.76%
EBIT Next Year101.07%
EBIT Next 3Y31.79%
EBIT Next 5Y19.74%
FCF growth 1Y631.93%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y94.16%
OCF growth 1Y73.1%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y1.58%

CARNIVAL CORP / CCL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CCL.


What is the valuation status of CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CARNIVAL CORP (CCL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) stock?

CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CCL stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) is 14.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.56.


Is the dividend of CARNIVAL CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.