CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CUK - US14365C1036 - ADR
26 USD
+0.73 (+2.89%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CUK. CUK was compared to 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
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.
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
The Return On Assets of CUK (5.20%) is better than 67.67% of its industry peers.
CUK has a Return On Equity of 22.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CUK outperforms 80.45% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CUK (8.64%) is better than 66.92% 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.07%, CUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.94% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CUK's Operating Margin of 16.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CUK outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
CUK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 39.49%, CUK is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CUK is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CUK has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CUK has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CUK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.25, we must say that CUK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CUK (1.25) is worse than 60.90% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.08, CUK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.65% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.10 is on the high side and indicates that CUK has dependencies on debt 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 | 1.25 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC6.82%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.34, CUK is doing worse than 87.22% of the companies in the same industry.
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 84.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CUK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 75.21%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, CUK shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -20.48% on average per year.
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 20.31% on average per year.
CUK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y47.48%
EPS Next 2Y31.43%
EPS Next 3Y25.64%
EPS Next 5Y20.31%
Revenue Next Year6.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.78%
Revenue Next 5Y4.45%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.87, which indicates a very decent valuation of CUK.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CUK is valued cheaper than 87.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.76, CUK is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.22, the valuation of CUK can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CUK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CUK is cheaper than 87.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.63. CUK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CUK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CUK is cheaper than 74.44% 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 88.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CUK's 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 25.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.43%
EPS Next 3Y25.64%
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 3.90. CUK pays more dividend than 90.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, CUK pays a better dividend.
| 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 2Y31.43%
EPS Next 3Y25.64%
NYSE:CUK (10/30/2025, 12:07:00 PM)
26
+0.73 (+2.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.15%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change-0.14%
Market Cap34.14B
Revenue(TTM)26.23B
Net Income(TTM)2.64B
Analysts83.53
Price Target32.64 (25.54%)
Short Float %1.08%
Short Ratio0.65
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)-1.75%
PT rev (3m)11.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)19.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.08 | ||
| P/B | 2.86 | ||
| P/tB | 3.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.23 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY8.42%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY9.79%
FCF(TTM)2.22
FCFY8.54%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY16.44%
SpS19.97
BVpS9.08
TBVpS7.74
PEG (NY)0.25
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 | 1.25 |
F-Score8
WACC6.82%
ROIC/WACC1.27
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 Y47.48%
EPS Next 2Y31.43%
EPS Next 3Y25.64%
EPS Next 5Y20.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y135.82%
Revenue growth 5Y3.74%
Sales Q2Q%3.25%
Revenue Next Year6.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.78%
Revenue Next 5Y4.45%
EBIT growth 1Y26.85%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.76%
EBIT Next Year97.89%
EBIT Next 3Y30.57%
EBIT Next 5Y19.59%
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 11.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.86.
How financially healthy is CARNIVAL PLC-ADR?
The financial health rating of CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) is 2 / 10.