Stock Analysis
Royal Caribbean GroupRCL
P/E 16.89×· 5Y range 14.01–40.86×· bottom 10% of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Travel Services
AnalystsBuy36 analystsP/E 16.9× sits at the 10th percentile of its 5.0978781656399725-year history.
Cash covers 4% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, cheap valuation
Strengths
- Profitability87
Risks
- Financial Health26
- Quality42
Mixed business trading cheap — priced for skepticism.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓ROE 43.8% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Revenue CAGR 85.0% — durable top-line growth
- ✓P/E 16.9× at bottom 10% of 5-year history
What's happening with RCL
Profile
Strong profitability; financial health, moat and earnings quality lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation57/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (10th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (-0.6%)0/25
- P/S (4.0x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (18.5x)12/25
- Growth50/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (85.0%)25/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (40.6%)25/25
- Profitability87/100 · Strong
- ROIC (13.2%)12/25
- ROE (43.8%)25/25
- Net margin (23.5%)25/25
- Operating margin (27.3%)25/25
- Financial Health26/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (2.18)18/25
- Current ratio (0.18)0/25
- Interest coverage (1.8x)3/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 49%)5/25
- Quality42/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.47)20/25
- FCF conversion (-9%)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 422.5%)0/25
- Moat30/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (1/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (44.1%)20/25
- FCF-positive years (6/10 yrs)10/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -343.3%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Negative FCF margin (-0.0%) — burning cash
- ⚠3 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage 1.8× — thin debt cushion
About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company by revenues, operating 71 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Show more
Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021, plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027, and is set to operate eight private destination locations by 2028.
Headquarters: MIAMI, FL · Employees: 108,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
57CP/E (TTM)16.9xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 14.0x–40.9x · 10th pct
P/FCF31.8xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (106% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
FCF Yield-0.6%D
Grade D: NegativeTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -49.2%–10.7% · 44th pct · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (106% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
P/S (TTM)3.97xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.3x–246.2x · 57th pct
EV/EBIT18.5xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 15.8x–127.0x · 22nd pct
EV/Sales5.2xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E12.0xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio7.38xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.15B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.53%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio26.1%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
CapEx exceeds OCF: CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (106% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Profitability
87AROIC13.2%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE43.8%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA10.4%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin23.5%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin27.3%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin49.1%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin-2.2%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (106% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
True FCF Margin-3.0%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (106% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Growth
50CRevenue CAGR85.0%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth40.6%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+7.5%C
Grade C: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income3.4%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.8%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
26EAltman Z-Score2.18C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.18xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.12xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage1.8xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (106% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Net Debt/EBIT4.0xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity2.13xD
Grade D: HighDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.04xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
42D+Piotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.47A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion-9.5%D
Grade D: PoorFCF / Net Income · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (106% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Margin Stability422.5%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue38.6%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.44xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bunch Tara Filed | Bunch Tara | Grant / award | +683 | |
Bayley Michael W Filed | Bayley Michael W | SellOpen market sale | -12811 | |
BETHGE LAURA H Filed | BETHGE LAURA H | Tax withholding | -267 | |
Wiernicki Christopher J Filed | Wiernicki Christopher J | Grant / award | +571 | |
Wiernicki Christopher J Filed | Wiernicki Christopher J | Grant / award | +831 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wiernicki Christopher J Filed | Wiernicki Christopher J | Tax withholding | -93 | |
Yeung Rebecca Filed | Yeung Rebecca | Tax withholding | -78 | |
Howe Stephen R. Jr. Filed | Howe Stephen R. Jr. | Grant / award | +831 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
30DROIC >12% Years1/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)44.1%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years6/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-343.3%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$16.44
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$3.27
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$38.27
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$21.34B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$825.00M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$20.52B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$10.04B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.33xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$74.11B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.91D
Grade D: High volatilityPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Royal Caribbean Group (RCL)
RCL is down 0.83% at the last close. Royal Caribbean Group meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 2.18 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -2.47 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Revenue has compounded at roughly 85% annually — a strong growth profile.
- Free-cash-flow margin is negative (-2%) — the business currently burns cash.
- Company has negative FCF, making debt repayment from operations difficult.
- Interest coverage of 1.8× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Royal Caribbean Group posted a net loss in 3 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- Return on equity of 43.8% is well above the market average.
See how RCL ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all RCL moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29 | Regular | 260.94 | +7.56% | 3.83 |
| Sep 24 | Regular | 240.41 | +4.39% | 3.05 |
| Sep 24 | After-hours | 239.15 | +3.84% | 2.76 |
| Sep 22 | Pre-market | 258.15 | +3.16% | 2.89 |
| Sep 22 | Regular | 235.78 | -5.78% | -3.78 |
Frequently Asked Questions about RCL
What is the current Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) stock price?
RCL is trading at $277.68 at the last market close, down 0.83% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks RCL pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is RCL stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Royal Caribbean Group's financial health at 26/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is RCL stock overvalued?
Royal Caribbean Group trades at a trailing P/E of 16.9 and our valuation score rates it 57/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Royal Caribbean Group report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for RCL. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Royal Caribbean Group operate in?
Royal Caribbean Group operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Travel Services industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Royal Caribbean Group do?
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company by revenues, operating 71 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry.
About Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) Stock
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Travel Services industry. As of the latest update, Royal Caribbean Group is trading at $277.68, down 0.83% on the day with a market capitalization of $74.1 billion. The financial health score for RCL is 26/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for RCL stock.
RCL Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time RCL stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for RCL with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Royal Caribbean Group across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 26/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for RCL.
- Sector peers: Compare RCL against 6 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is RCL a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) as an investment. The financial health score of 26/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.