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Carnival Corporation Ltd. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $36.1B · Avg Vol: $612M/d

76
StockRank
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Q
59
V
52
M
59
P/E (TTM)
11.9x
ROE
26.7%
D/E
2.0x
Dividend %
1.1%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Carnival Corporation & plc is the world's largest leisure travel company and cruise operator, commanding a vast fleet across a portfolio of leading global cruise brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line. The company benefits from unparalleled scale and a diversified brand strategy that caters to various consumer segments. Its competitive moat is built on its dominant market share, strong brand recognition, and significant economies of scale in ship acquisition and operational efficiencies.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue12.2B21.6B25.0B26.6B29.8%27.3B27.6B28.6B3.7%
EPS-5.16-0.061.502.1040.0%2.192.092.468.3%
Shares1.3B1.3B1.3B1.3B+4.3%1.4B
Debt35.9B31.9B28.9B28.0B-7.9%26.2B
Equity7.1B6.9B9.3B12.3B20.3%
Op CF-1.7B4.3B5.9B6.2B20.5%6.8B
Inv CF-4.8B-2.8B-4.5B-3.3B
Fin CF3.6B-5.1B-2.6B-2.2B
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PRICE (1Y)-7.1%
25.2726.6828.0929.4930.90Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$27.12
RSI (14)
53.3
52W High
$33.67
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
59
ROIC
11.2%65.8
ROE
26.7%89.7
GP/Assets
29.4%59.2
Op. Margin
12.8%76.6
FCF/Assets
6.2%65.8
Piotroski
890.8
Int. Cover
3.6x32.2
D/E Ratio
2.02x9.7
Current Ratio
0.33x2.0
Value
52
P/E (TTM)
11.9x70.7
EV/EBITDA
8.2x61.5
P/FCF
11.3x64.4
P/B
2.8x28.7
P/S
1.3x38.5
Div Yield
1.1%18.5
Momentum
59
52W High %
81%59.6
RS 6M
-12%59.7
SMA 50/200
0.98x55.9
EPS Rev 4W
+0.8%92.7
EPS Rev 12W
+1.6%78.7
EPS Improve
+20%33.4
Q Growth
-5%36.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$36.1B
P/E (Forward)
9.9x
Gross Margin
55.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CCL are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CCLCarnival Corporation Ltd.(you)$36.1B76BUY
EXPEExpedia Group, Inc.$31.2B73BUY
6Z1.DEAirbnb, Inc.$86.0B75BUY
BKNGBooking Holdings Inc.$137.5B79BUY
RCL.MXRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.$85.5B57HOLD
TNLTravel + Leisure Co.$4.5B90STRONG BUY
NCLHN.MXNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.$9.8B39HOLD
LINDLindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.$1.8B72BUY
PRSUPursuit Attractions and Hospitality, Inc.$1.4B52HOLD
TRIPTripadvisor, Inc.$1.6B40HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.4%

Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) — Stock Score Summary

Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 76/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (52/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Carnival Corporation & plc is the world's largest leisure travel company and cruise operator, commanding a vast fleet across a portfolio of leading global cruise brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line. The company benefits from unparalleled scale and a diversified brand strategy that caters to various consumer segments. Its competitive moat is built on its dominant market share, strong brand recognition, and significant economies of scale in ship acquisition and operational efficiencies.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$27.12
Market Cap$36.1B
P/E (TTM)11.89
P/E (Forward)9.90
Price/Book2.75
Return on Equity26.7%
Return on Invested Capital11.2%
Debt/Equity2.02x
Gross Margin55.7%
Operating Margin12.8%
Revenue Growth5.3%
Dividend Yield1.1%
Free Cash Flow$3.2B

Carnival Corporation Ltd. operates in the Travel Services industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carnival Corporation Ltd.’s (CCL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) is 76/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (52), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Carnival Corporation Ltd. have an economic moat?
Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Carnival Corporation Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 76/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Carnival Corporation Ltd. in?
Carnival Corporation Ltd. (CCL) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Travel Services industry (United States).