CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CUK - US14365C1036 - ADR
23.83 USD
+0.36 (+1.53%)
Overall CUK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CUK against 132 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CUK had positive earnings in the past year.
CUK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CUK had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CUK reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.20%, CUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK's Return On Equity of 22.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CUK outperforms 78.03% of its industry peers.
CUK has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.64%) than 67.42% 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 has a better Profit Margin (10.07%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
CUK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.43%, CUK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CUK has declined.
CUK has a Gross Margin of 39.49%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CUK underperforms 62.88% of its industry peers.
CUK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CUK has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CUK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CUK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CUK has an Altman-Z score of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that CUK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CUK has a Altman-Z score (1.21) which is in line with 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.08, CUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.12% of the companies in the same industry.
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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC6.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.34 indicates that CUK may have some problems paying 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 88.64% 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.
CUK has a Quick ratio of 0.30. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CUK underperforms 84.09% of its industry peers.
| 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 75.21% over the past year.
CUK shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -20.48% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.15% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CUK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-20.48%
EPS Q2Q%12.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y135.82%
Revenue growth 5Y3.74%
Sales Q2Q%3.25%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CUK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.78% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y55.29%
EPS Next 2Y32.46%
EPS Next 3Y26.48%
EPS Next 5Y20.78%
Revenue Next Year6.62%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.8%
Revenue Next 5Y4.5%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.88, the valuation of CUK can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CUK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CUK to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say CUK is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.22, the valuation of CUK can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CUK is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.59, CUK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CUK is valued a bit cheaper than 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CUK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
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.
CUK's earnings are expected to grow with 26.48% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.46%
EPS Next 3Y26.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.91%, CUK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CUK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.38. CUK pays more dividend than 90.15% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.91% |
5.2 History
CUK 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 2Y32.46%
EPS Next 3Y26.48%
NYSE:CUK (11/28/2025, 8:21:56 PM)
23.83
+0.36 (+1.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.15%
Inst Owner Change-0.86%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap31.29B
Revenue(TTM)26.23B
Net Income(TTM)2.64B
Analysts82.22
Price Target31.5 (32.19%)
Short Float %1.01%
Short Ratio0.56
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)-3.48%
PT rev (3m)-0.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.58 | ||
| P/B | 2.62 | ||
| P/tB | 3.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY9.19%
EPS(NY)2.59
Fwd EY10.85%
FCF(TTM)2.22
FCFY9.32%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY17.93%
SpS19.97
BVpS9.08
TBVpS7.74
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.16
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 | 1.21 |
F-Score8
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC1.28
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)75.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-20.48%
EPS Q2Q%12.6%
EPS Next Y55.29%
EPS Next 2Y32.46%
EPS Next 3Y26.48%
EPS Next 5Y20.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y135.82%
Revenue growth 5Y3.74%
Sales Q2Q%3.25%
Revenue Next Year6.62%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.8%
Revenue Next 5Y4.5%
EBIT growth 1Y26.85%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.76%
EBIT Next Year97.89%
EBIT Next 3Y30.57%
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 8 / 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 10.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.62.
How financially healthy is CARNIVAL PLC-ADR?
The financial health rating of CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) is 2 / 10.