CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CUK - US14365C1036 - ADR
31.71 USD
+0.75 (+2.42%)
Taking everything into account, CUK scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CUK was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While CUK is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CUK is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CUK was profitable.
In the past year CUK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CUK reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years CUK reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.20%, CUK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CUK (22.15%) is better than 78.95% of its industry peers.
CUK has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.64%) than 67.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
CUK's Profit Margin of 10.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CUK outperforms 75.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CUK has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.43%, CUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CUK has declined.
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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CUK has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CUK is still 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.
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.
CUK has a Altman-Z score of 1.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CUK outperforms 41.35% of its industry peers.
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.
CUK has a better Debt to FCF ratio (9.08) 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 (2.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC7.15%
2.3 Liquidity
CUK has a Current Ratio of 0.34. This is a bad value and indicates that CUK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CUK's Current ratio of 0.34 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CUK is outperformed by 87.97% of its industry peers.
CUK has a Quick Ratio of 0.34. This is a bad value and indicates that CUK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.30, CUK is doing worse than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 63.04% over the past year.
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
CUK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.11% yearly.
CUK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.40% yearly.
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
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.21, the valuation of CUK can be described as correct.
82.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CUK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.39. CUK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
CUK is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.01.
CUK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CUK is cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CUK is valued a bit cheaper than 72.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CUK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CUK is cheaper than 87.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.3 |
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)1.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CUK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.91%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CUK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.54. CUK pays more dividend than 93.23% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.91% |
5.2 History
CUK 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
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y12.23%
EPS Next 3Y14.66%
NYSE:CUK (12/22/2025, 1:18:08 PM)
31.71
+0.75 (+2.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.15%
Inst Owner Change-0.85%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap41.64B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)2.64B
Analysts82.22
Price Target32.31 (1.89%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio0.8
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.91% |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.01 | ||
| P/S | 1.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.42 | ||
| P/B | 3.49 | ||
| P/tB | 4.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.3 |
EPS(TTM)2.4
EY7.57%
EPS(NY)2.64
Fwd EY8.33%
FCF(TTM)2.22
FCFY7%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY13.48%
SpS19.97
BVpS9.08
TBVpS7.74
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC7.15%
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 4 / 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 13.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.49.
How financially healthy is CARNIVAL PLC-ADR?
The financial health rating of CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) is 2 / 10.