(CUK) Carnival ADS - Overview

Sector: Consumer Cyclical | Industry: Travel Services | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 33.068m USD | Total Return: 64.4% in 12m

Stock Cruises, Travel, Destinations, Hotels, Transport
Total Rating 46
Safety 57
Buy Signal -0.05
Travel Services +2.1
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines -3.7
Market Cap: 33,068m
Avg Trading Vol: 85.6M USD
ATR: 5.46%
Peers RS (IBD): 53.4
Risk 5d forecast
Volatility55.4%
Rel. Tail Risk-11.6%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.93
Alpha14.40
Character TTM
Beta1.833
Beta Downside2.580
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD43.10%
CAGR/Max DD1.00
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of CUK over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-02": -1.79, "2021-05": -1.8, "2021-08": -1.75, "2021-11": -1.72, "2022-02": -1.65, "2022-05": -1.64, "2022-08": -0.5808, "2022-11": -0.65, "2023-02": -0.55, "2023-05": -0.31, "2023-08": 0.86, "2023-11": -0.07, "2024-02": -0.1693, "2024-05": 0.0724, "2024-08": 1.258, "2024-11": 0.14, "2025-02": -0.0596, "2025-05": 0.35, "2025-08": 1.43, "2025-11": 0.3136, "2026-02": 0,
EPS CAGR: 184.48%
EPS Trend: 66.1%
Last SUE: -2.47
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of CUK over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-02: 26, 2021-05: 49, 2021-08: 546, 2021-11: 1287, 2022-02: 1623, 2022-05: 2401, 2022-08: 4306, 2022-11: 3839, 2023-02: 4433, 2023-05: 4911, 2023-08: 6854, 2023-11: 5396, 2024-02: 5407, 2024-05: 5781, 2024-08: 7896, 2024-11: 5938, 2025-02: 5810, 2025-05: 6328, 2025-08: 8153, 2025-11: 6330, 2026-02: 6165,
Rev. CAGR: 28.59%
Rev. Trend: 75.7%
Last SUE: 0.01
Qual. Beats: 0
Description: CUK Carnival ADS

Carnival Plc (CUK) is a cruise company offering leisure travel globally. The company operates under various brands, targeting different market segments within the cruise industry.

Its business model includes direct sales channels and partnerships with travel agencies. The cruise sector is capital-intensive, requiring significant investment in ships and infrastructure.

Carnivals operations are divided into North America, Europe, Cruise Support, and Tour segments. Cruise companies often own and operate ancillary services like hotels and transportation to enhance the traveler experience.

Further research on ValueRay can provide more in-depth analysis of CUKs financial performance and market position.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Cruise bookings surge as travel demand recovers
  • Fuel price volatility impacts operating costs
  • Health and safety regulations influence passenger volume
  • Geopolitical events disrupt cruise itineraries
  • US dollar strength affects international revenue conversion
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 6.0
Net Income: 3.10b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.06 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 1.83 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: -32.27% < 20% (prev -33.83%; Δ 1.56% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.13 > 3% & CFO 6.56b > Net Income 3.10b
Net Debt (25.18b) to EBITDA (7.23b): 3.48 < 3
Current Ratio: 0.30 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (1.39b) vs 12m ago 6.34% < -2%
Gross Margin: 37.55% > 18% (prev 0.38%; Δ 3.72k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 54.49% > 50% (prev 52.38%; Δ 2.11% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 3.54 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 7.23b / Interest Expense TTM 1.24b)
Altman Z'' -0.13
A: -0.17 (Total Current Assets 3.72b - Total Current Liabilities 12.42b) / Total Assets 50.47b
B: 0.09 (Retained Earnings 4.73b / Total Assets 50.47b)
C: 0.09 (EBIT TTM 4.40b / Avg Total Assets 49.50b)
D: 0.09 (Book Value of Equity 3.37b / Total Liabilities 37.44b)
Altman-Z'' Score: -0.13 = B
Beneish M -3.11
DSRI: 1.15 (Receivables 663.0m/543.0m, Revenue 26.98b/25.43b)
GMI: 1.02 (GM 37.55% / 38.25%)
AQI: 0.66 (AQ_t 0.03 / AQ_t-1 0.05)
SGI: 1.06 (Revenue 26.98b / 25.43b)
TATA: -0.07 (NI 3.10b - CFO 6.56b) / TA 50.47b)
Beneish M-Score: -3.11 (Cap -4..+1) = AA
What is the price of CUK shares? As of April 04, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 25.77 with a total of 3,981,166 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.27%, over one month by -9.83%, over three months by -17.66% and over the past year by +64.42%.
Is CUK a buy, sell or hold? Carnival ADS has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecasts/targets for the CUK price?
Wallstreet Target Price 35.5 37.8%
Analysts Target Price 35.5 37.8%
CUK Fundamental Data Overview as of 01 April 2026
P/E Trailing = 10.5154
P/E Forward = 9.7087
P/S = 1.2258
P/B = 2.7097
P/EG = 0.8349
Revenue TTM = 26.98b USD
EBIT TTM = 4.40b USD
EBITDA TTM = 7.23b USD
Long Term Debt = 23.79b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.67b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 26.61b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 25.18b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 58.25b USD (33.07b + Debt 26.61b - CCE 1.42b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 3.54 (Ebit TTM 4.40b / Interest Expense TTM 1.24b)
EV/FCF = 19.51x (Enterprise Value 58.25b / FCF TTM 2.99b)
FCF Yield = 5.13% (FCF TTM 2.99b / Enterprise Value 58.25b)
FCF Margin = 11.07% (FCF TTM 2.99b / Revenue TTM 26.98b)
Net Margin = 11.48% (Net Income TTM 3.10b / Revenue TTM 26.98b)
Gross Margin = 37.55% ((Revenue TTM 26.98b - Cost of Revenue TTM 16.85b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 36.11% (prev 26.75%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.15 (Enterprise Value 58.25b / Total Assets 50.47b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.09% (Interest Expense 291.0m / Debt 26.61b)
Taxrate = 6.07% (17.0m / 280.0m)
NOPAT = 4.13b (EBIT 4.40b * (1 - 6.07%))
Current Ratio = 0.30 (Total Current Assets 3.72b / Total Current Liabilities 12.42b)
Debt / Equity = 2.04 (Debt 26.61b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 13.03b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.48 (Net Debt 25.18b / EBITDA 7.23b)
Debt / FCF = 8.43 (Net Debt 25.18b / FCF TTM 2.99b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 11.81b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 6.26% (Net Income 3.10b / Total Assets 50.47b)
RoE = 26.22% (Net Income TTM 3.10b / Total Stockholder Equity 11.81b)
RoCE = 12.36% (EBIT 4.40b / Capital Employed (Equity 11.81b + L.T.Debt 23.79b))
RoIC = 10.81% (NOPAT 4.13b / Invested Capital 38.23b)
WACC = 7.35% (E(33.07b)/V(59.67b) * Re(12.43%) + D(26.61b)/V(59.67b) * Rd(1.09%) * (1-Tc(0.06)))
Discount Rate = 12.43% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -33.33 | Cagr: -0.25%
[DCF] Terminal Value 78.64% ; FCFF base≈2.59b ; Y1≈2.21b ; Y5≈1.70b
[DCF] Fair Price = 74.13 (EV 35.98b - Net Debt 25.18b = Equity 10.79b / Shares 145.6m; r=7.35% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow -17.88% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 66.12 | EPS CAGR: 184.5% | SUE: -2.47 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 75.70 | Revenue CAGR: 28.59% | SUE: 0.01 | # QB: 0
EPS current Year (2026-11-30): EPS=2.48 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=+0.000 | Revisions Net=+1 | Growth EPS=+10.2% | Growth Revenue=+4.9%
EPS next Year (2027-11-30): EPS=2.70 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=+0.000 | Revisions Net=+1 | Growth EPS=+8.9% | Growth Revenue=+3.4%
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