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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:RCL - LR0008862868 - Common Stock

256.01 USD
+2.44 (+0.96%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:12:25 PM
256.21 USD
+0.2 (+0.08%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:12:25 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, RCL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RCL was compared to 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. RCL has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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

RCL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year RCL had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.14%, RCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of RCL (40.30%) is better than 87.12% of its industry peers.
RCL has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: RCL outperforms 79.55% of its industry peers.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 23.33%, RCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.21% 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 has a Operating Margin of 26.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RCL outperforms 93.94% of its industry peers.
RCL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RCL has a Gross Margin of 50.27%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RCL outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

RCL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
RCL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, RCL has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for RCL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
RCL Yearly Shares OutstandingRCL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

RCL has an Altman-Z score of 2.09. 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.09, RCL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.96, RCL is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.85% of the companies in the same industry.
RCL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.70. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external 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 2.09
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC7.8%
RCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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.
The Current ratio of RCL (0.16) is worse than 96.97% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.14 indicates that RCL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of RCL (0.14) is worse than 96.97% 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 2015 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, RCL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.36% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 8.60% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, RCL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.52% on average per year.
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

RCL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.09% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RCL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.51% on average per year.
EPS Next Y33.63%
EPS Next 2Y23.41%
EPS Next 3Y20.38%
EPS Next 5Y18.09%
Revenue Next Year8.74%
Revenue Next 2Y9.11%
Revenue Next 3Y8.64%
Revenue Next 5Y8.51%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B
RCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 10 -10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

RCL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.69.
71.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RCL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, RCL is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.23, which indicates a correct valuation of RCL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RCL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
RCL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 32.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.69
Fwd PE 14.23
RCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

RCL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
RCL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.17
EV/EBITDA 14.11
RCL Per share dataRCL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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.
The decent profitability rating of RCL may justify a higher PE ratio.
RCL's earnings are expected to grow with 20.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)4.06
EPS Next 2Y23.41%
EPS Next 3Y20.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%, RCL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
RCL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.33.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, RCL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.19%

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.
RCL has decreased its dividend 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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 2Y23.41%
EPS Next 3Y20.38%
RCL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRCL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (11/7/2025, 8:12:25 PM)

After market: 256.21 +0.2 (+0.08%)

256.01

+2.44 (+0.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-26 2026-01-26/amc
Inst Owners84.1%
Inst Owner Change-0.33%
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner Change-0.26%
Market Cap69.54B
Revenue(TTM)17.44B
Net Income(TTM)4.07B
Analysts81.25
Price Target357.15 (39.51%)
Short Float %3.9%
Short Ratio5.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.19%
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.56%
DP16.2%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-25 2025-09-25 (1)
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)-0.08%
PT rev (3m)17.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.69
Fwd PE 14.23
P/S 3.99
P/FCF 34.17
P/OCF 11.02
P/B 6.89
P/tB 7.49
EV/EBITDA 14.11
EPS(TTM)14.47
EY5.65%
EPS(NY)17.99
Fwd EY7.03%
FCF(TTM)7.49
FCFY2.93%
OCF(TTM)23.23
OCFY9.07%
SpS64.19
BVpS37.15
TBVpS34.18
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)4.06
Graham Number109.98
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 2.09
F-Score7
WACC7.8%
ROIC/WACC1.63
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 Y33.63%
EPS Next 2Y23.41%
EPS Next 3Y20.38%
EPS Next 5Y18.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.6%
Revenue growth 3Y120.76%
Revenue growth 5Y8.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%
Revenue Next Year8.74%
Revenue Next 2Y9.11%
Revenue Next 3Y8.64%
Revenue Next 5Y8.51%
EBIT growth 1Y12.82%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y14.65%
EBIT Next Year65.86%
EBIT Next 3Y27.11%
EBIT Next 5Y19.66%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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.


What is the valuation of ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (RCL) is 17.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.89.


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 33.63% in the next year.