(NCLH) Norwegian Cruise Line - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: BMG667211046

Cruise, Accommodations, Dining, Entertainment, Shore Excursions

NCLH EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of NCLH over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09": -2.35, "2020-12": -2.33, "2021-03": -2.03, "2021-06": -1.93, "2021-09": -2.17, "2021-12": -1.95, "2022-03": -1.82, "2022-06": -1.14, "2022-09": -0.64, "2022-12": -1.04, "2023-03": -0.3, "2023-06": 0.3, "2023-09": 0.76, "2023-12": -0.18, "2024-03": 0.16, "2024-06": 0.4, "2024-09": 0.99, "2024-12": 0.26, "2025-03": 0.07, "2025-06": 0.51, "2025-09": 0,

NCLH Revenue

Revenue of NCLH over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09: 6.518, 2020-12: 9.579, 2021-03: 3.1, 2021-06: 4.368, 2021-09: 153.081, 2021-12: 487.437, 2022-03: 521.94, 2022-06: 1187.181, 2022-09: 1615.51, 2022-12: 1519.129, 2023-03: 1821.939, 2023-06: 2205.492, 2023-09: 2536.037, 2023-12: 1986.456, 2024-03: 2191.215, 2024-06: 2372.492, 2024-09: 2806.578, 2024-12: 2109.366, 2025-03: 2127.553, 2025-06: 2517.497, 2025-09: null,

Description: NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is a leading cruise company operating under three distinct brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The company offers a comprehensive vacation experience, including accommodations, dining, entertainment, and shore excursions, to various global destinations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for NCLH include revenue growth, capacity metrics such as Available Lower Berth Days (ALBDs), and occupancy rates. The companys ability to manage costs, including fuel expenses, and maintain pricing power are crucial to its profitability. Additionally, metrics like Revenue per Passenger Cruise Day (RPCD) and Net Yield are important indicators of the companys financial health.

NCLHs diversified brand portfolio allows it to cater to different customer segments, from budget-friendly options to luxury cruises. The companys itineraries cover a wide range of destinations, providing a broad appeal to potential customers. With a strong presence in the global cruise industry, NCLHs operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and ability to adapt to changing market conditions will be critical to its future success.

From a financial perspective, NCLHs Market Cap of $10.34 billion and a Forward P/E of 11.04 suggest a relatively reasonable valuation. The companys Return on Equity (RoE) of 73.02% indicates strong profitability. To further evaluate NCLHs investment potential, its essential to analyze its debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage, and cash flow generation capabilities.

NCLH Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 10,220m
Sub-Industry Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines
IPO / Inception 2013-01-18

NCLH Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 7.38%
Fundamental 53.7%
Dividend Rating -
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -17.6%
Analyst Rating 4.25 of 5

NCLH Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

NCLH Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -2.3%
Growth Correlation 12m -35.3%
Growth Correlation 5y -15%
CAGR 5y 15.55%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) 0.33
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) 0.80
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.27
Alpha -35.99
Beta 2.222
Volatility 49.48%
Current Volume 8973.1k
Average Volume 20d 10541.6k
Stop Loss 21.9 (-4.5%)
Signal -0.66

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.5

Net Income (719.2m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 573.7m TTM)
FCFTA -0.02 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.21pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -54.55% (prev -55.60%; Δ 1.05pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.97b > Net Income 719.2m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (13.58b) to EBITDA (2.30b) ratio: 5.92 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.18 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (443.9m) change vs 12m ago -13.57% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 41.35% (prev 37.85%; Δ 3.50pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 45.85% (prev 45.17%; Δ 0.67pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 1.79 (EBITDA TTM 2.30b / Interest Expense TTM 736.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -2.40

(A) -0.24 = (Total Current Assets 1.17b - Total Current Liabilities 6.39b) / Total Assets 21.60b
(B) -0.28 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -6.00b / Total Assets 21.60b
(C) 0.06 = EBIT TTM 1.32b / Avg Total Assets 20.85b
(D) -0.32 = Book Value of Equity -6.44b / Total Liabilities 20.03b
Total Rating: -2.40 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 53.71

1. Piotroski 4.50pt = -0.50
2. FCF Yield -2.12% = -1.06
3. FCF Margin -5.28% = -1.98
4. Debt/Equity 8.77 = -2.50
5. Debt/Ebitda 5.92 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC (= 1.88)% = 2.35
7. RoE 51.86% = 2.50
8. Rev. Trend 69.22% = 5.19
9. EPS Trend 44.14% = 2.21

What is the price of NCLH shares?

As of October 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 22.94 with a total of 8,973,120 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.18%, over one month by -9.61%, over three months by -2.80% and over the past year by -4.85%.

Is Norwegian Cruise Line a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Norwegian Cruise Line is currently (October 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 53.71 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of NCLH is around 20.44 USD . This means that NCLH is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -10.9%.

Is NCLH a buy, sell or hold?

Norwegian Cruise Line has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.25. Therefore, it is recommended to buy NCLH.
  • Strong Buy: 13
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 7
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the NCLH price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 31.1 35.7%
Analysts Target Price 31.1 35.7%
ValueRay Target Price 22.4 -2.2%

Last update: 2025-10-11 03:52

NCLH Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 10.22b (10.22b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 15.3767
P/E Forward = 9.7466
P/S = 1.069
P/B = 7.1265
P/EG = 0.5099
Beta = 2.222
Revenue TTM = 9.56b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.32b USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.30b USD
Long Term Debt = 12.63b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.13b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 13.76b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 13.58b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 23.80b USD (10.22b + Debt 13.76b - CCE 184.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.79 (Ebit TTM 1.32b / Interest Expense TTM 736.8m)
FCF Yield = -2.12% (FCF TTM -504.5m / Enterprise Value 23.80b)
FCF Margin = -5.28% (FCF TTM -504.5m / Revenue TTM 9.56b)
Net Margin = 7.52% (Net Income TTM 719.2m / Revenue TTM 9.56b)
Gross Margin = 41.35% ((Revenue TTM 9.56b - Cost of Revenue TTM 5.61b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 42.13% (prev 38.71%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.10 (Enterprise Value 23.80b / Total Assets 21.60b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.22% (Interest Expense 168.3m / Debt 13.76b)
Taxrate = 2.08% (637.0k / 30.6m)
NOPAT = 1.29b (EBIT 1.32b * (1 - 2.08%))
Current Ratio = 0.18 (Total Current Assets 1.17b / Total Current Liabilities 6.39b)
Debt / Equity = 8.77 (Debt 13.76b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 1.57b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.92 (Net Debt 13.58b / EBITDA 2.30b)
Debt / FCF = -26.92 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 13.58b / FCF TTM -504.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.39b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 3.33% (Net Income 719.2m / Total Assets 21.60b)
RoE = 51.86% (Net Income TTM 719.2m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.39b)
RoCE = 9.38% (EBIT 1.32b / Capital Employed (Equity 1.39b + L.T.Debt 12.63b))
RoIC = 8.62% (NOPAT 1.29b / Invested Capital 14.95b)
WACC = 6.74% (E(10.22b)/V(23.98b) * Re(14.20%) + D(13.76b)/V(23.98b) * Rd(1.22%) * (1-Tc(0.02)))
Discount Rate = 14.20% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 33.33 | Cagr: 2.15%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -504.5m)
EPS Correlation: 44.14 | EPS CAGR: 266.8% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 69.22 | Revenue CAGR: 17.51% | SUE: -1.36 | # QB: 0

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