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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:RCL - LR0008862868 - Common Stock

311.5 USD
+7.17 (+2.36%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:21:22 PM
311.5 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:21:22 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

RCL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While RCL is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. RCL is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RCL was profitable.
RCL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years RCL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: RCL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
RCL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRCL 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 2B -2B 4B -4B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.14%, RCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.95% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 40.30%, RCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.72% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.73%, RCL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.14%
ROE 40.3%
ROIC 12.73%
ROA(3y)2.07%
ROA(5y)-5.59%
ROE(3y)-0.4%
ROE(5y)-34.16%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
RCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 23.33%, RCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RCL has remained more or less at the same level.
RCL's Operating Margin of 26.46% is amongst the best of the industry. RCL outperforms 93.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RCL has grown nicely.
RCL has a Gross Margin (50.27%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
RCL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.46%
PM (TTM) 23.33%
GM 50.27%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y5.64%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y0.34%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y1.42%
RCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RCL is creating some value.
RCL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RCL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RCL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
RCL Yearly Shares OutstandingRCL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
RCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

RCL has an Altman-Z score of 2.42. This is not the best score and indicates that RCL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
RCL has a better Altman-Z score (2.42) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
RCL has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.96. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as RCL would need 9.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RCL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (9.96) than 60.90% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.70 is on the high side and indicates that RCL has dependencies on debt financing.
RCL has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.70) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.7
Debt/FCF 9.96
Altman-Z 2.42
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC8.24%
RCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.16 indicates that RCL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.16, RCL is doing worse than 93.23% of the companies in the same industry.
RCL has a Quick Ratio of 0.16. This is a bad value and indicates that RCL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
RCL has a worse Quick ratio (0.14) than 93.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.16
Quick Ratio 0.14
RCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.60% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.36% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, RCL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.60% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.36%
EPS Q2Q%10.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.6%
Revenue growth 3Y120.76%
Revenue growth 5Y8.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.51% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y33.79%
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y20.35%
EPS Next 5Y18.09%
Revenue Next Year8.75%
Revenue Next 2Y9.05%
Revenue Next 3Y8.52%
Revenue Next 5Y8.51%

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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
RCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B
RCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 20 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

RCL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.53.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RCL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RCL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.38 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RCL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RCL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RCL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.53
Fwd PE 17.38
RCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RCL is valued a bit more expensive than 60.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RCL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 41.74
EV/EBITDA 16.66
RCL Per share dataRCL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

RCL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
RCL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
RCL's earnings are expected to grow with 20.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)4.94
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y20.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RCL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.15%.
RCL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.32.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, RCL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.15%

5.2 History

The dividend of RCL decreases each year by -30.56%.
RCL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of RCL decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.56%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
RCL Yearly Dividends per shareRCL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

16.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RCL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.2%
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y20.35%
RCL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRCL 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
RCL Dividend Payout.RCL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RCL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD

NYSE:RCL (1/9/2026, 8:21:22 PM)

After market: 311.5 0 (0%)

311.5

+7.17 (+2.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Inst Owners82.68%
Inst Owner Change0.43%
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner Change-0.18%
Market Cap84.95B
Revenue(TTM)17.44B
Net Income(TTM)4.07B
Analysts80.63
Price Target331.68 (6.48%)
Short Float %4.06%
Short Ratio4.56
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.15%
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.56%
DP16.2%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.24%
Min EPS beat(2)0.37%
Max EPS beat(2)6.12%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.95%
Min EPS beat(4)0.37%
Max EPS beat(4)7.78%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.83%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)15.57%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)13.06%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.94%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.07%
PT rev (1m)-1.79%
PT rev (3m)-7.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.53
Fwd PE 17.38
P/S 4.87
P/FCF 41.74
P/OCF 13.46
P/B 8.42
P/tB 9.15
EV/EBITDA 16.66
EPS(TTM)14.47
EY4.65%
EPS(NY)17.93
Fwd EY5.76%
FCF(TTM)7.46
FCFY2.4%
OCF(TTM)23.13
OCFY7.43%
SpS63.94
BVpS37.01
TBVpS34.04
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)4.94
Graham Number109.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.14%
ROE 40.3%
ROCE 16.11%
ROIC 12.73%
ROICexc 12.92%
ROICexgc 13.3%
OM 26.46%
PM (TTM) 23.33%
GM 50.27%
FCFM 11.67%
ROA(3y)2.07%
ROA(5y)-5.59%
ROE(3y)-0.4%
ROE(5y)-34.16%
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 5Y11.35%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y11.67%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y5.64%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y0.34%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y1.42%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.7
Debt/FCF 9.96
Debt/EBITDA 2.74
Cap/Depr 255.16%
Cap/Sales 24.51%
Interest Coverage 5.01
Cash Conversion 100.32%
Profit Quality 50.04%
Current Ratio 0.16
Quick Ratio 0.14
Altman-Z 2.42
F-Score7
WACC8.24%
ROIC/WACC1.54
Cap/Depr(3y)221.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)198.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)62.6%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.36%
EPS Q2Q%10.58%
EPS Next Y33.79%
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y20.35%
EPS Next 5Y18.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.6%
Revenue growth 3Y120.76%
Revenue growth 5Y8.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%
Revenue Next Year8.75%
Revenue Next 2Y9.05%
Revenue Next 3Y8.52%
Revenue Next 5Y8.51%
EBIT growth 1Y12.82%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y14.65%
EBIT Next Year68.28%
EBIT Next 3Y26.89%
EBIT Next 5Y19.7%
FCF growth 1Y-16.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y23.62%
OCF growth 1Y60.22%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y7.22%

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD / RCL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RCL.


What is the valuation status of ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) stock?

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for RCL stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) is expected to grow by 33.79% in the next year.


Is the dividend of ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD sustainable?

The dividend rating of ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 16.2%.