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CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CUK - US14365C1036 - ADR

30.55 USD
-0.55 (-1.77%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
30.53 USD
-0.02 (-0.07%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall CUK gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CUK against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. CUK has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CUK has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CUK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CUK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CUK reported 4 times negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CUK reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
CUK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCUK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B -10B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.20%, CUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 22.15%, CUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: CUK outperforms 67.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.2%
ROE 22.15%
ROIC 8.64%
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)-8.99%
ROE(3y)-22.21%
ROE(5y)-38.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CUK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCUK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

CUK has a Profit Margin of 10.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: CUK outperforms 75.19% of its industry peers.
CUK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CUK has a Operating Margin of 16.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: CUK outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
CUK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 39.49%, CUK is not doing good in the industry: 63.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CUK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.43%
PM (TTM) 10.07%
GM 39.49%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.81%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
CUK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCUK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CUK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
CUK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
CUK Yearly Shares OutstandingCUK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CUK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCUK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.37, we must say that CUK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CUK (1.37) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CUK is 9.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take CUK, 9.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CUK (9.08) is better than 63.16% of its industry peers.
CUK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.10. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CUK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.10. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CUK outperforms 51.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.1
Debt/FCF 9.08
Altman-Z 1.37
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC7.14%
CUK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCUK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.34 indicates that CUK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.34, CUK is doing worse than 87.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.30 indicates that CUK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CUK's Quick ratio of 0.30 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CUK is outperformed by 84.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.34
Quick Ratio 0.3
CUK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCUK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CUK 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

Based on estimates for the next years, CUK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.11% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CUK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.93%
EPS Next 2Y12.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.66%
EPS Next 5Y11.11%
Revenue Next Year4.16%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.19%
Revenue Next 5Y4.4%

3.3 Evolution

CUK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCUK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B
CUK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCUK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 -2 4 -4 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CUK is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.73.
CUK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CUK is cheaper than 82.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.57, CUK is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.57, the valuation of CUK can be described as very reasonable.
CUK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CUK is cheaper than 83.46% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CUK to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say CUK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.73
Fwd PE 11.57
CUK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCUK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

70.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CUK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
87.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CUK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.76
EV/EBITDA 9.32
CUK Per share dataCUK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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 CUK's earnings are expected to grow with 14.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CUK!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CARNIVAL PLC-ADR

NYSE:CUK (12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 30.53 -0.02 (-0.07%)

30.55

-0.55 (-1.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)12-19 2025-12-19/dmh
Earnings (Next)03-19 2026-03-19
Inst Owners44.15%
Inst Owner Change-0.85%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap40.12B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)2.64B
Analysts82.22
Price Target32.31 (5.76%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio0.8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.79%
Min EPS beat(2)4.13%
Max EPS beat(2)39.45%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)143.53%
Min EPS beat(4)4.13%
Max EPS beat(4)473.7%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)217.92%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)147.93%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)80.99%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.36%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.29%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.63%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.41%
PT rev (1m)-0.1%
PT rev (3m)-3.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.73
Fwd PE 11.57
P/S 1.53
P/FCF 13.76
P/OCF 7.15
P/B 3.36
P/tB 3.95
EV/EBITDA 9.32
EPS(TTM)2.4
EY7.86%
EPS(NY)2.64
Fwd EY8.64%
FCF(TTM)2.22
FCFY7.27%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY13.99%
SpS19.97
BVpS9.08
TBVpS7.74
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.15
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 39.49%
FCFM 11.11%
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)-8.99%
ROE(3y)-22.21%
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 5Y-0.28%
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 1.37
F-Score8
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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 Y9.93%
EPS Next 2Y12.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.66%
EPS Next 5Y11.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%6.6%
Revenue Next Year4.16%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.19%
Revenue Next 5Y4.4%
EBIT growth 1Y26.85%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.76%
EBIT Next Year101.69%
EBIT Next 3Y30.97%
EBIT Next 5Y19.94%
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 PLC-ADR / CUK FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) stock?

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


What is the valuation status of CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) stock?

CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) is 12.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.36.


How financially healthy is CARNIVAL PLC-ADR?

The financial health rating of CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) is 2 / 10.