Carnival Corporation Ltd.

Carnival Corporation Ltd.

31.32
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+2.12
(+7.26%)
2.27EPS
10.35P/E
32.30BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of August 31, 2026, Carnival Corporation Ltd. carries a market capitalization of 32.30B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 56.26B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap32.30B
Enterprise Value56.26B

Important Dates

Carnival Corporation Ltd.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 18, 2026.

Earnings Date12/18/2026

Share Statistics

As of August 31, 2026, Carnival Corporation Ltd. has 1.35B shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding1.35B

Valuation Ratios

As of August 31, 2026, Carnival Corporation Ltd. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 10.35. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.18, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.28.

PE Ratio10.35
PS Ratio1.18
PB Ratio2.28
P/TBV Ratio2.60
P/FCF Ratio10.44
P/OCF Ratio4.76

Enterprise Valuation

As of August 31, 2026, Carnival Corporation Ltd. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.70 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.04 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 12.75 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Carnival Corporation Ltd. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 12.96, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 56.26B versus a market cap of 32.30B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales2.04
EV / EBITDA7.70
EV / EBIT12.75
EV / FCF12.96

Financial Position

As of August 31, 2026, Carnival Corporation Ltd. maintains a current ratio of 0.27, meaning it holds 0.3x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 177.11, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 6.22 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.27
Quick Ratio0.15
Debt / Equity177.11
Debt / EBITDA3.44
Interest Coverage6.22

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Carnival Corporation Ltd. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 24.02, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 11.04 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 6.16, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 10.84, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 302,223.44 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 91,300.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 33.30 indicates how many times Carnival Corporation Ltd. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)24.02
Return on Assets (ROA)6.16
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)11.04
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)10.84
Revenue Per Employee302,223.44
Employee Count91,300.00
Inventory Turnover33.30

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Carnival Corporation Ltd. recorded 32.00M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 1.01, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 3.18B, leaving 3.14B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax32.00M
Effective Tax Rate1.01

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on November 4, 2026, Carnival Corporation Ltd.'s stock has gained approximately 19.95% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 25.11, while the 200-day moving average is 27.10.

52-Week Price Change19.95%
50-Day Moving Average25.11
200-Day Moving Average27.10

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Carnival Corporation Ltd. generated 27.59B in revenue and converted that into 3.14B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2.27. EBITDA reached 7.31B, while operating income came in at 4.41B.

Revenue27.59B
Gross Profit10.89B
Operating Income4.41B
Pretax Income3.18B
Net Income3.14B
EBITDA7.31B
EBIT4.41B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)2.27

Balance Sheet

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As of August 31, 2026, Carnival Corporation Ltd. holds 1.22B in cash and equivalents against 25.16B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 22.69B. Total book value stands at 14.19B, with working capital of -9.05B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.22B
Total Debt25.16B
Net Debt22.69B
Equity (Book Value)14.19B
Book Value Per Share10.49
Working Capital-9.05B

Cash Flow

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Carnival Corporation Ltd. produced 6.82B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended August 31, 2026. After subtracting -3.64B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 3.18B - equivalent to 2.34 per share.

Operating Cash Flow6.82B
Capital Expenditures-3.64B
Free Cash Flow3.18B
FCF Per Share2.34

Margins

Over the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Carnival Corporation Ltd. posted a gross margin of 39.47, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 15.99 and net profit margin of 11.37 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin39.47
Operating Margin15.99
Pretax Margin11.52
Profit Margin11.37
EBITDA Margin26.50

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Carnival Corporation Ltd. paid dividends of 0.45 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 19.59 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 9.58, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 11.35, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Carnival Corporation Ltd. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.45
Payout Ratio19.59
Shareholder Yield11.35
FCF Yield9.58

Stock Splits

Carnival Corporation Ltd.'s most recent stock split took place on June 15, 1998 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date6/15/1998
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of August 31, 2026, Carnival Corporation Ltd. has an Altman Z-Score of 1.35, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score1.35