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(RCL) Royal Caribbean Cruises - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: LR0008862868

Cruise, Travel, Tourism, Leisure, Vacation

RCL EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): 260.82%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): 76.5%

RCL Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 16.34%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 80.2%

Description: RCL Royal Caribbean Cruises

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE:RCL) is a global cruise company operating under multiple brands, including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, offering diverse itineraries worldwide. With a fleet of 67 ships as of February 12, 2025, the company has established itself as a significant player in the cruise industry.

From a financial perspective, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd has demonstrated strong performance, with a return on equity (RoE) of 45.45%. This indicates the companys ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. The stocks price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 27.77, and the forward P/E is 21.98, suggesting that the stock may be reasonably valued compared to its earnings growth prospects.

Some key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd include revenue growth, capacity utilization (measured by occupancy rates), and yield (average revenue per passenger). The companys ability to manage costs, such as fuel expenses and labor costs, will also be crucial in maintaining profitability. Additionally, metrics like earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) margin and debt-to-equity ratio will provide insights into the companys financial health and operational efficiency.

Investors may also want to track industry trends, such as changes in consumer demand, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments, which can impact Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltds performance. The companys ability to adapt to these changes and maintain its competitive edge will be essential in driving long-term growth and profitability.

RCL Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	88,287m
Sub-Industry	Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines
IPO / Inception	1993-04-28

RCL Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	82.5%
Fundamental	83.4%
Dividend Rating	50.3%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	88.2%
Analyst Rating	4.33 of 5

RCL Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	0.82%
Yield on Cost 5y	3.60%
Annual Growth 5y	4.02%
Payout Consistency	74.4%
Payout Ratio	17.6%

RCL Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	65.3%
Growth Correlation 12m	75.3%
Growth Correlation 5y	74.2%
CAGR 5y	39.96%
CAGR/Max DD 5y	0.59
Sharpe Ratio 12m	1.95
Alpha	96.21
Beta	1.531
Volatility	34.19%
Current Volume	1962.3k
Average Volume 20d	1905.6k
Stop Loss	351.8 (-3.1%)
Signal	0.43

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.0

Net Income (3.60b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.03b TTM)

FCFTA 0.09 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 7.74pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue -47.27% (prev -52.24%; Δ 4.97pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.15 (>3.0%) and CFO 5.74b > Net Income 3.60b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (19.00b) to EBITDA (6.62b) ratio: 2.87 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 0.23 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (275.0m) change vs 12m ago -2.14% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 48.77% (prev 46.28%; Δ 2.49pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 45.51% (prev 41.46%; Δ 4.05pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 3.69 (EBITDA TTM 6.62b / Interest Expense TTM 1.35b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -0.02

(A) -0.21 = (Total Current Assets 2.45b - Total Current Liabilities 10.57b) / Total Assets 38.54b

(B) 0.11 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 4.14b / Total Assets 38.54b

(D) 0.12 = Book Value of Equity 3.63b / Total Liabilities 29.18b

Total Rating: -0.02 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 83.41

1. Piotroski 7.0pt = 2.0

2. FCF Yield 3.36% = 1.68

3. FCF Margin 20.87% = 5.22

4. Debt/Equity 2.08 = 0.65

5. Debt/Ebitda 2.89 = -1.60

6. ROIC - WACC 13.76% = 12.50

7. RoE 45.41% = 2.50

8. Rev. Trend 80.22% = 4.01

9. Rev. CAGR 16.34% = 2.04

10. EPS Trend 76.52% = 1.91

11. EPS CAGR 260.8% = 2.50

What is the price of RCL shares?

As of August 31, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 363.22 with a total of 1,962,300 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +5.38%, over one month by +8.63%, over three months by +43.16% and over the past year by +120.10%.

Is Royal Caribbean Cruises a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) is currently (August 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 83.41 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of RCL is around 421.21 USD . This means that RCL is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +15.97% (Margin of Safety).

Is RCL a buy, sell or hold?

Royal Caribbean Cruises has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.33. Therefore, it is recommended to buy RCL.

Strong Buy: 15
Buy: 6
Hold: 6
Sell: 0
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the RCL price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	351	-3.4%
Analysts Target Price	265.6	-26.9%
ValueRay Target Price	483	33%

Last update: 2025-08-23 05:04

RCL Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 88.29b (88.29b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 735.0m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 24.1478
P/E Forward = 21.0084
P/S = 5.1378
P/B = 9.75
P/EG = 1.1752
Beta = 2.229
Revenue TTM = 17.18b USD
EBIT TTM = 4.97b USD
EBITDA TTM = 6.62b USD
Long Term Debt = 17.61b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.49b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 19.10b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.49b + Long Term 17.61b)
Net Debt = 19.00b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 106.65b USD (88.29b + Debt 19.10b - CCE 735.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 3.69 (Ebit TTM 4.97b / Interest Expense TTM 1.35b)
FCF Yield = 3.36% (FCF TTM 3.59b / Enterprise Value 106.65b)
FCF Margin = 20.87% (FCF TTM 3.59b / Revenue TTM 17.18b)
Net Margin = 20.97% (Net Income TTM 3.60b / Revenue TTM 17.18b)
Gross Margin = 48.77% ((Revenue TTM 17.18b - Cost of Revenue TTM 8.80b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 29.40 (Enterprise Value 106.65b / Book Value Of Equity 3.63b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.19% (Interest Expense 228.0m / Debt 19.10b)
Taxrate = -0.62% (set to none) (from yearly Income Tax Expense: -18.0m / 2.90b)
NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
Current Ratio = 0.23 (Total Current Assets 2.45b / Total Current Liabilities 10.57b)
Debt / Equity = 2.08 (Debt 19.10b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 9.17b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.89 (Net Debt 19.00b / EBITDA 6.62b)
Debt / FCF = 5.32 (Debt 19.10b / FCF TTM 3.59b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 7.93b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 9.35% (Net Income 3.60b, Total Assets 38.54b )
RoE = 45.41% (Net Income TTM 3.60b / Total Stockholder Equity 7.93b)
RoCE = 19.45% (Ebit 4.97b / (Equity 7.93b + L.T.Debt 17.61b))
RoIC = 13.76% (Ebit 4.97b / (Assets 38.54b - Current Assets 2.45b))
WACC = unknown (E(88.29b)/V(107.39b) * Re(11.66%)) + (D(19.10b)/V(107.39b) * Rd(1.19%) * (1-Tc(none)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 60.0 | Cagr: 1.93%
Discount Rate = 11.66% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 56.09% ; FCFE base≈2.38b ; Y1≈1.57b ; Y5≈715.8m
Fair Price DCF = 32.20 (DCF Value 8.75b / Shares Outstanding 271.6m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 80.22 | Revenue CAGR: 16.34%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -13.62
EPS Correlation: 76.52 | EPS CAGR: 260.8%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -102.0

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