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CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CUK - US14365C1036 - ADR

25.27 USD
+0.01 (+0.04%)
Last: 10/29/2025, 8:21:59 PM
25.2699 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/29/2025, 8:21:59 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CUK. CUK was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While CUK is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CUK scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CUK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CUK had a positive cash flow from operations.
CUK had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years CUK reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 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 67.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.15%, CUK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.45% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK's Return On Invested Capital of 8.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CUK outperforms 66.92% 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

CUK's Profit Margin of 10.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CUK outperforms 75.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CUK has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.43%, CUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CUK (39.49%) is worse than 63.16% of its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CUK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CUK has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CUK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.25, we must say that CUK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CUK (1.25) is worse than 60.90% of its industry peers.
CUK has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.08. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CUK would need 9.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.08, CUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.90% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.10 is on the high side and indicates that CUK has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CUK (2.10) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.1
Debt/FCF 9.08
Altman-Z 1.25
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC6.82%
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

CUK has a Current Ratio of 0.34. This is a bad value and indicates that CUK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CUK (0.34) is worse than 87.22% of its industry peers.
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 84.96% 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 75.21% over the past year.
CUK shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -20.48% yearly.
CUK shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.15%.
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
CUK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.45% yearly.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.54, the valuation of CUK can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CUK is valued cheaper than 87.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.76, CUK is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.93, the valuation of CUK can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CUK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CUK is cheaper than 87.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CUK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.54
Fwd PE 9.93
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CUK is valued a bit cheaper than 74.44% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CUK is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.38
EV/EBITDA 8.23
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CUK's earnings are expected to grow with 25.64% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.24
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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CUK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.90. CUK pays more dividend than 90.23% 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 (10/29/2025, 8:21:59 PM)

After market: 25.2699 0 (0%)

25.27

+0.01 (+0.04%)

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 Cap33.18B
Revenue(TTM)26.23B
Net Income(TTM)2.64B
Analysts83.53
Price Target32.64 (29.17%)
Short Float %1.08%
Short Ratio0.65
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 11.54
Fwd PE 9.93
P/S 1.27
P/FCF 11.38
P/OCF 5.91
P/B 2.78
P/tB 3.26
EV/EBITDA 8.23
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY8.67%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY10.07%
FCF(TTM)2.22
FCFY8.78%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY16.91%
SpS19.97
BVpS9.08
TBVpS7.74
PEG (NY)0.24
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 1.25
F-Score8
WACC6.82%
ROIC/WACC1.27
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 11.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.78.


How financially healthy is CARNIVAL PLC-ADR?

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