Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1281 data points (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16)
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. Brands the company operates inclu...
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 16.89 (historical range: 14.01–40.86, median: 20.63), placing it at the 10th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 3.98 (range: 1.33–246.24, 57th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 18.57 (range: 15.84–127.05, 22th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16), Royal Caribbean Group's P/E ratio has contracted by 40% over the observed period (from an average of 33.9 to 20.4).
Royal Caribbean Group trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 16.89 | 20.63 | 10th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 3.98 | 3.64 | 57th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.57 | 20.92 | 22th | below its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 1.57% | 3.53% | 8th | expensive relative to its history |
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) Valuation & P/E History
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Travel Services industry currently trading at $277.11 with a market capitalization of $74.1 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for RCL based on 1281 data points covering 2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 16.89 is below the historical median of 20.63, placing RCL at the 10th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 3.98 compares to a median of 3.64.
RCL Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Royal Caribbean Group's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether RCL is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests RCL is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Royal Caribbean Group.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is RCL Overvalued or Undervalued?
Royal Caribbean Group trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 30 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive RCL is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full RCL analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.RCL trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.