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CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CCL - PA1436583006 - Common Stock

26.01 USD
+0.14 (+0.54%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 8:04:00 PM
25.92 USD
-0.09 (-0.35%)
Pre-Market: 12/9/2025, 7:30:15 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

CCL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 131 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CCL while its profitability can be described as average. CCL is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CCL was profitable.
CCL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CCL reported 4 times negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CCL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
CCL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCCL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B -10B

1.2 Ratios

CCL's Return On Assets of 5.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CCL outperforms 67.94% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 22.15%, CCL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.39% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.64%, CCL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.2%
ROE 22.15%
ROIC 8.64%
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)-8.99%
ROE(3y)-22.2%
ROE(5y)-38.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

CCL has a Profit Margin of 10.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: CCL outperforms 74.05% of its industry peers.
CCL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.43%, CCL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.52% of the companies in the same industry.
CCL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.22%, CCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.12% of the companies in the same industry.
CCL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.43%
PM (TTM) 10.07%
GM 54.22%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.81%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y6.74%
CCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CCL is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CCL has more shares outstanding
CCL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CCL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CCL Yearly Shares OutstandingCCL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.26, we must say that CCL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.26, CCL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.98% of the companies in the same industry.
CCL has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.08. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CCL would need 9.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.08, CCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.36% of the companies in the same industry.
CCL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.10. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CCL has a Debt to Equity ratio (2.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.1
Debt/FCF 9.08
Altman-Z 1.26
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.04%
CCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.34 indicates that CCL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CCL (0.34) is worse than 89.31% of its industry peers.
CCL has a Quick Ratio of 0.34. This is a bad value and indicates that CCL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.30, CCL is not doing good in the industry: 84.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.34
Quick Ratio 0.3
CCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CCL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 75.21%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, CCL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -20.70% on average per year.
CCL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.15%.
Measured over the past years, CCL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-20.7%
EPS Q2Q%12.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y135.82%
Revenue growth 5Y3.74%
Sales Q2Q%3.25%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CCL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.30% on average per year.
CCL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y56.86%
EPS Next 2Y33.37%
EPS Next 3Y26.42%
EPS Next 5Y20.3%
Revenue Next Year6.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.46%
Revenue Next 3Y4.79%
Revenue Next 5Y4.4%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
CCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B
CCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 -2 4 -4 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.69, CCL is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CCL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CCL is cheaper than 79.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CCL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.60, which indicates a very decent valuation of CCL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.56, CCL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.69
Fwd PE 10.6
CCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CCL is valued a bit cheaper than 74.81% of the companies in the same industry.
CCL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CCL is cheaper than 89.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.72
EV/EBITDA 8.37
CCL Per share dataCCL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CCL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CCL's earnings are expected to grow with 26.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y33.37%
EPS Next 3Y26.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CCL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CARNIVAL CORP

NYSE:CCL (12/8/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 25.92 -0.09 (-0.35%)

26.01

+0.14 (+0.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)09-29 2025-09-29/dmh
Earnings (Next)12-18 2025-12-18/amc
Inst Owners73.59%
Inst Owner Change5.05%
Ins Owners8.3%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap34.16B
Revenue(TTM)26.23B
Net Income(TTM)2.64B
Analysts81.25
Price Target35.31 (35.76%)
Short Float %5.05%
Short Ratio2.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)24.85%
Min EPS beat(2)6.99%
Max EPS beat(2)42.71%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)166.16%
Min EPS beat(4)6.99%
Max EPS beat(4)531.88%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)187.48%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)127.98%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)72.25%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.93%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.93%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.04%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.13%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4%
PT rev (1m)-0.5%
PT rev (3m)6.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)27.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.69
Fwd PE 10.6
P/S 1.3
P/FCF 11.72
P/OCF 6.09
P/B 2.86
P/tB 3.36
EV/EBITDA 8.37
EPS(TTM)2.05
EY7.88%
EPS(NY)2.45
Fwd EY9.44%
FCF(TTM)2.22
FCFY8.53%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY16.43%
SpS19.97
BVpS9.08
TBVpS7.74
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number20.47
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.2%
ROE 22.15%
ROCE 10.94%
ROIC 8.64%
ROICexc 9.05%
ROICexgc 9.49%
OM 16.43%
PM (TTM) 10.07%
GM 54.22%
FCFM 11.11%
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)-8.99%
ROE(3y)-22.2%
ROE(5y)-38.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.03%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y1.43%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.81%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y6.74%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.1
Debt/FCF 9.08
Debt/EBITDA 3.56
Cap/Depr 99.05%
Cap/Sales 10.28%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79.81%
Profit Quality 110.33%
Current Ratio 0.34
Quick Ratio 0.3
Altman-Z 1.26
F-Score8
WACC8.04%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)178.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)171.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)24.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)65.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-20.7%
EPS Q2Q%12.6%
EPS Next Y56.86%
EPS Next 2Y33.37%
EPS Next 3Y26.42%
EPS Next 5Y20.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y135.82%
Revenue growth 5Y3.74%
Sales Q2Q%3.25%
Revenue Next Year6.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.46%
Revenue Next 3Y4.79%
Revenue Next 5Y4.4%
EBIT growth 1Y26.81%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.76%
EBIT Next Year100.67%
EBIT Next 3Y31.17%
EBIT Next 5Y19.74%
FCF growth 1Y631.93%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y94.16%
OCF growth 1Y73.1%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y1.58%

CARNIVAL CORP / CCL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CCL.


What is the valuation status for CCL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CARNIVAL CORP (CCL). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) stock?

CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is CARNIVAL CORP?

The financial health rating of CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) is 2 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) stock?

The dividend rating of CARNIVAL CORP (CCL) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.