Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

287.19
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-4.81
(-1.65%)
16.31EPS
19.49P/E
84.84BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group carries a market capitalization of 84.84B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 107.71B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap84.84B
Enterprise Value107.71B

Important Dates

Royal Caribbean Group's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 27, 2026.

Earnings Date10/27/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group has 267.45M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding267.45M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.49. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.59, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 8.29.

PE Ratio19.49
PS Ratio4.59
PB Ratio8.29
P/TBV Ratio9.00
P/FCF Ratio-207.04
P/OCF Ratio12.63

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 15.57 - 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 5.77 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 21.10 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Royal Caribbean Group trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 178.34, 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 107.71B versus a market cap of 84.84B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales5.77
EV / EBITDA15.57
EV / EBIT21.10
EV / FCF178.34

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group maintains a current ratio of 0.21, meaning it holds 0.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 224.82, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 6.72 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.21
Quick Ratio0.11
Debt / Equity224.82
Debt / EBITDA3.40
Interest Coverage6.72

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group posted a return on equity (ROE) of 45.33, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 16.04 - 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 10.57, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 17.09, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 173,776.74 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 107,500.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 37.02 indicates how many times Royal Caribbean Group sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)45.33
Return on Assets (ROA)10.57
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)16.04
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)17.09
Revenue Per Employee173,776.74
Employee Count107,500.00
Inventory Turnover37.02

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group recorded 40.00M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 0.88, 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 4.55B, leaving 4.40B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax40.00M
Effective Tax Rate0.88

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group's stock has declined approximately 9.05% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 273.98, while the 200-day moving average is 287.14.

52-Week Price Change-9.05%
50-Day Moving Average273.98
200-Day Moving Average287.14

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group generated 18.68B in revenue and converted that into 4.40B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 16.31. EBITDA reached 6.92B, while operating income came in at 5.11B.

Revenue18.68B
Gross Profit9.17B
Operating Income5.11B
Pretax Income4.55B
Net Income4.40B
EBITDA6.92B
EBIT5.10B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)16.31

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group holds 875.00M in cash and equivalents against 23.52B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 21.96B. Total book value stands at 10.24B, with working capital of -9.22B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents875.00M
Total Debt23.52B
Net Debt21.96B
Equity (Book Value)10.24B
Book Value Per Share38.27
Working Capital-9.22B

Cash Flow

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Royal Caribbean Group produced 6.79B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -7.20B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -416.00M - equivalent to -1.54 per share.

Operating Cash Flow6.79B
Capital Expenditures-7.20B
Free Cash Flow-416.00M
FCF Per Share-1.54

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group posted a gross margin of 49.07, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 27.33 and net profit margin of 23.54 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin49.07
Operating Margin27.33
Pretax Margin24.36
Profit Margin23.54
EBITDA Margin37.03

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group paid dividends of 4.26 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 25.80 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 is negative at -0.48: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield is negative at -0.50, meaning Royal Caribbean Group raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Dividend Per Share4.26
Payout Ratio25.80
Shareholder Yield-0.50
FCF Yield-0.48

Stock Splits

Royal Caribbean Group's most recent stock split took place on August 3, 1998 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date8/3/1998
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group has an Altman Z-Score of 2.28, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score2.28