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CARNIVAL PLC-ADR (CUK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CUK - US14365C1036 - ADR

27.66 USD
+0.1 (+0.36%)
Last: 9/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
27.67 USD
+0.01 (+0.04%)
After Hours: 9/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CUK. CUK was compared to 135 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 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

In the past year CUK was profitable.
CUK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CUK reported 4 times negative net income.
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 has a better Return On Assets (4.94%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.23%, CUK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.22% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK's Return On Invested Capital of 8.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CUK outperforms 68.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
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 9.72%, CUK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CUK has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.23%, CUK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CUK has declined.
The Gross Margin of CUK (39.22%) is worse than 63.70% 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 16.23%
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%
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

CUK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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.
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 1.18. This is a bad value and indicates that CUK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CUK has a Altman-Z score of 1.18. This is in the lower half of the industry: CUK underperforms 61.48% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CUK is 9.71, which is on the high side as it means it would take CUK, 9.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.71, CUK is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.26% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.58 is on the high side and indicates that CUK has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CUK (2.58) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.58
Debt/FCF 9.71
Altman-Z 1.18
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC6.91%
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.
CUK has a worse Current ratio (0.34) than 87.41% 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.
CUK has a Quick ratio of 0.30. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CUK underperforms 84.44% 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 155.06%, which is quite impressive.
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 quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.82%.
Measured over the past years, CUK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.74% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CUK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.63% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CUK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y47.48%
EPS Next 2Y31.43%
EPS Next 3Y25.64%
EPS Next 5Y19.63%
Revenue Next Year6.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.8%
Revenue Next 5Y4.5%

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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 13.69 indicates a correct valuation of CUK.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CUK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. CUK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.88 indicates a reasonable valuation of CUK.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CUK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CUK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.05.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.69
Fwd PE 10.88
CUK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCUK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

CUK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CUK is cheaper than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CUK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CUK is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.93
EV/EBITDA 8.94
CUK Per share dataCUK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

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.
CUK's earnings are expected to grow with 25.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.29
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 6.83. CUK pays more dividend than 88.15% of the companies in the same industry.
CUK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
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 (9/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)06-24 2025-06-24/dmh
Earnings (Next)09-29 2025-09-29/bmo
Inst Owners44.15%
Inst Owner Change-12.47%
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner Change0.43%
Market Cap36.31B
Analysts83.53
Price Target33.22 (20.1%)
Short Float %1.22%
Short Ratio0.72
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)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)4.76%
PT rev (3m)12.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.96%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.69
Fwd PE 10.88
P/S 1.4
P/FCF 12.93
P/OCF 6.68
P/B 3.63
P/tB 4.4
EV/EBITDA 8.94
EPS(TTM)2.02
EY7.3%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY9.19%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY7.73%
OCF(TTM)4.14
OCFY14.97%
SpS19.79
BVpS7.62
TBVpS6.29
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.18
F-Score8
WACC6.91%
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)155.06%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-20.48%
EPS Q2Q%218.18%
EPS Next Y47.48%
EPS Next 2Y31.43%
EPS Next 3Y25.64%
EPS Next 5Y19.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.82%
Revenue growth 3Y135.82%
Revenue growth 5Y3.74%
Sales Q2Q%9.46%
Revenue Next Year6.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.24%
Revenue Next 3Y4.8%
Revenue Next 5Y4.5%
EBIT growth 1Y48.24%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.76%
EBIT Next Year97.89%
EBIT Next 3Y30.57%
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%