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CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CUK - US14365C1036 - ADR

26.54 USD
-0.08 (-0.3%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:17:27 PM
26.4571 USD
-0.08 (-0.31%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:17:27 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

CUK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CUK while its profitability can be described as average. CUK 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

CUK had positive earnings in the past year.
CUK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CUK reported 4 times negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CUK reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
CUK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCUK 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

CUK's Return On Assets of 5.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CUK outperforms 67.91% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.15%, CUK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.60% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: CUK outperforms 67.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.2%
ROE 22.15%
ROIC 8.64%
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)-8.99%
ROE(3y)-22.21%
ROE(5y)-38.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CUK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCUK 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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.07%, CUK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.12% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CUK has a Operating Margin of 16.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: CUK outperforms 71.64% of its industry peers.
CUK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 39.49%, CUK is doing worse than 62.69% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CUK has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.43%
PM (TTM) 10.07%
GM 39.49%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.81%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
CUK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCUK 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CUK is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CUK has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CUK has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CUK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CUK Yearly Shares OutstandingCUK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CUK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCUK 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

CUK has an Altman-Z score of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that CUK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CUK has a worse Altman-Z score (1.28) than 60.45% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CUK is 9.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take CUK, 9.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.08, CUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.45% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.10. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CUK has a Debt to Equity ratio (2.10) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.1
Debt/FCF 9.08
Altman-Z 1.28
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC6.88%
CUK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCUK 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 CUK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.34, CUK is doing worse than 86.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.30 indicates that CUK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CUK has a worse Quick ratio (0.30) than 84.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.34
Quick Ratio 0.3
CUK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCUK 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

CUK 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, CUK shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -20.48% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.15% in the past year.
CUK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-20.48%
EPS Q2Q%12.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y135.82%
Revenue growth 5Y3.74%
Sales Q2Q%3.25%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.31% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y47.48%
EPS Next 2Y31.43%
EPS Next 3Y25.64%
EPS Next 5Y20.31%
Revenue Next Year6.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.78%
Revenue Next 5Y4.45%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CUK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCUK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B
CUK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCUK 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.12 indicates a correct valuation of CUK.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CUK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CUK is cheaper than 86.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CUK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.43, the valuation of CUK can be described as very reasonable.
CUK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CUK is cheaper than 85.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.99. CUK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.12
Fwd PE 10.43
CUK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCUK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

74.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CUK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CUK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CUK is cheaper than 88.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.96
EV/EBITDA 8.47
CUK Per share dataCUK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CUK's earnings are expected to grow with 25.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.43%
EPS Next 3Y25.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CUK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.91%.
CUK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.90. CUK pays more dividend than 90.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, CUK pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.91%

5.2 History

CUK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CUK Yearly Dividends per shareCUK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y31.43%
EPS Next 3Y25.64%
CUK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCUK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B -4B -6B -8B -10B

CARNIVAL PLC-ADR

NYSE:CUK (10/24/2025, 8:17:27 PM)

After market: 26.4571 -0.08 (-0.31%)

26.54

-0.08 (-0.3%)

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 Owners44.15%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change-0.14%
Market Cap34.85B
Revenue(TTM)26.23B
Net Income(TTM)2.64B
Analysts83.53
Price Target32.64 (22.98%)
Short Float %1.11%
Short Ratio0.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.91%
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)21.79%
Min EPS beat(2)4.13%
Max EPS beat(2)39.45%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)143.53%
Min EPS beat(4)4.13%
Max EPS beat(4)473.7%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)217.92%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)147.93%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)80.99%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.36%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.29%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.63%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.41%
PT rev (1m)-1.75%
PT rev (3m)11.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)19.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.12
Fwd PE 10.43
P/S 1.33
P/FCF 11.96
P/OCF 6.21
P/B 2.92
P/tB 3.43
EV/EBITDA 8.47
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY8.25%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY9.59%
FCF(TTM)2.22
FCFY8.36%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY16.1%
SpS19.97
BVpS9.08
TBVpS7.74
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.16
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 39.49%
FCFM 11.11%
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)-8.99%
ROE(3y)-22.21%
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 5Y-0.28%
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 1.28
F-Score8
WACC6.88%
ROIC/WACC1.26
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-20.48%
EPS Q2Q%12.6%
EPS Next Y47.48%
EPS Next 2Y31.43%
EPS Next 3Y25.64%
EPS Next 5Y20.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.15%
Revenue growth 3Y135.82%
Revenue growth 5Y3.74%
Sales Q2Q%3.25%
Revenue Next Year6.54%
Revenue Next 2Y5.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.78%
Revenue Next 5Y4.45%
EBIT growth 1Y26.85%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.76%
EBIT Next Year97.89%
EBIT Next 3Y30.57%
EBIT Next 5Y19.59%
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 PLC-ADR / CUK FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) stock?

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


What is the valuation status of CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) stock?

CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) is 12.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.92.


How financially healthy is CARNIVAL PLC-ADR?

The financial health rating of CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) is 2 / 10.