CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CUK - US14365C1036 - ADR
28.94 USD
+0.08 (+0.28%)
Overall CUK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CUK against 134 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. CUK has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CUK.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CUK was profitable.
CUK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.94%, CUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.16% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.23%, CUK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.71%, CUK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.94% | ||
| ROE | 25.23% | ||
| ROIC | 8.71% |
ROA(3y)-2.68%
ROA(5y)-8.99%
ROE(3y)-22.21%
ROE(5y)-38.93%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.72%, CUK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.37% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CUK (16.23%) is better than 71.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CUK has declined.
CUK has a Gross Margin of 39.22%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CUK underperforms 64.18% of its industry peers.
CUK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.72% | ||
| GM | 39.22% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-1.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.81%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CUK is still creating some value.
CUK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CUK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CUK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.20, we must say that CUK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.20, CUK is not doing good in the industry: 63.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CUK has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.71. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CUK would need 9.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CUK's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.71 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CUK outperforms 60.45% of its industry peers.
CUK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.58. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CUK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.58. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CUK outperforms 44.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC6.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.34 indicates that CUK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CUK (0.34) is worse than 88.06% of its industry peers.
CUK has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.30, CUK is not doing good in the industry: 85.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CUK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 155.06%, 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.
CUK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.82%.
CUK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.74% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)155.06%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-20.48%
EPS Q2Q%218.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.82%
Revenue growth 3Y135.82%
Revenue growth 5Y3.74%
Sales Q2Q%9.46%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y47.57%
EPS Next 2Y31.47%
EPS Next 3Y25.67%
EPS Next 5Y19.63%
Revenue Next Year6.53%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.81%
Revenue Next 5Y4.5%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.33, the valuation of CUK can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CUK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CUK is cheaper than 84.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CUK to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.06), we can say CUK is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.38, the valuation of CUK can be described as reasonable.
85.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CUK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CUK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
75.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CUK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
88.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CUK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CUK'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 CUK's earnings are expected to grow with 25.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.47%
EPS Next 3Y25.67%
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 4.01. CUK pays more dividend than 88.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, CUK pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.91% |
5.2 History
CUK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y31.47%
EPS Next 3Y25.67%
NYSE:CUK (9/8/2025, 12:21:02 PM)
28.94
+0.08 (+0.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.77%
Inst Owner Change-12.47%
Ins Owners0.9%
Ins Owner Change0.43%
Market Cap37.99B
Analysts83.53
Price Target31.71 (9.57%)
Short Float %1.27%
Short Ratio0.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)256.58%
Min EPS beat(2)39.45%
Max EPS beat(2)473.7%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)143.83%
Min EPS beat(4)5.33%
Max EPS beat(4)473.7%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)217.98%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)112.36%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)80.1%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.36%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.24%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.06%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.28%
PT rev (1m)8.29%
PT rev (3m)11.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.38 | ||
| P/S | 1.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.99 | ||
| P/B | 3.8 | ||
| P/tB | 4.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.17 |
EPS(TTM)2.02
EY6.98%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY8.79%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY7.39%
OCF(TTM)4.14
OCFY14.31%
SpS19.79
BVpS7.62
TBVpS6.29
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.94% | ||
| ROE | 25.23% | ||
| ROCE | 11.02% | ||
| ROIC | 8.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.7% | ||
| OM | 16.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.72% | ||
| GM | 39.22% | ||
| FCFM | 10.81% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.71 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 98.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.2 |
F-Score8
WACC6.94%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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)155.06%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-20.48%
EPS Q2Q%218.18%
EPS Next Y47.57%
EPS Next 2Y31.47%
EPS Next 3Y25.67%
EPS Next 5Y19.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.82%
Revenue growth 3Y135.82%
Revenue growth 5Y3.74%
Sales Q2Q%9.46%
Revenue Next Year6.53%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.81%
Revenue Next 5Y4.5%
EBIT growth 1Y48.24%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.76%
EBIT Next Year91.87%
EBIT Next 3Y28.52%
EBIT Next 5Y19.5%
FCF growth 1Y215.65%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y94.16%
OCF growth 1Y411.29%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y1.58%