What is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.'s (NCLH) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is 27/100, with a Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (39), Value (49), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. have an economic moat?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. 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 financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 27/100. 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 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. in?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Travel Services industry (United States).

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $7.6B · Avg Vol: $224M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

9.4x

ROE

36.7%

D/E

6.2x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is a global cruise company operating brands such as Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, offering voyages to destinations worldwide. It maintains a strong position as one of the three largest cruise operators globally, competing on brand differentiation and diverse itinerary offerings. The company benefits from a modern fleet and an expanding market for leisure travel.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	4.8B	8.5B	9.5B	9.8B	26.6%	10.2B	10.0B	10.6B	3.8%
EPS	-5.41	0.39	2.09	0.94	55.3%	1.65	0.68	0.75	-10.4%
Shares	421.4M	425.5M	439.9M	455.3M	+8.0%	459.2M	—	—	—
Debt	13.6B	14.1B	13.1B	14.6B	2.4%	16.0B	—	—	—
Equity	68.6M	300.8M	1.4B	2.2B	218.2%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	210.0M	2.0B	2.0B	2.1B	115.1%	2.1B	—	—	—
Inv CF	-1.8B	-2.9B	-1.2B	-3.3B	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	986.2M	346.9M	-1.0B	1.2B	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-22.2%

SMA 50SMA 200

$14.57

RSI (14)

19.4

52W High

$27.18

From 52W High

0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

9.4%54.1

ROE

36.7%94.8

GP/Assets

19.1%38.6

Op. Margin

14.0%80.0

FCF/Assets

-5.3%9.4

Piotroski

530.8

Int. Cover

1.9x23.6

D/E Ratio

6.21x1.9

Current Ratio

0.20x0.5

Value

P/E (TTM)

9.4x82.2

EV/EBITDA

8.8x58.4

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

2.8x31.5

P/S

0.7x61.8

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

54%17.7

RS 6M

-41%11.8

SMA 50/200

0.93x32.9

EPS Rev 4W

-5.0%9.4

EPS Rev 12W

-16.1%8.9

EPS Improve

+3%20.1

Q Growth

642%97.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$7.6B

P/E (Forward)

9.2x

Gross Margin

42.5%

SECTOR PEERS

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

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
NCLH	Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.(you)	$7.6B	27	Sell
TRIP	Tripadvisor, Inc.	$1.1B	28	Sell
RCL	Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.	$74.7B	36	Hold
LIND	Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.	$1.9B	59	Hold
CCL	Carnival Corporation Ltd.	$33.9B	57	Hold
TNL	Travel + Leisure Co.	$4.4B	76	Buy
PRSU	Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, Inc.	$1.4B	55	Hold
EXPE	Expedia Group, Inc.	$39.5B	90	Strong Buy
ABNB	Airbnb, Inc.	$113.4B	69	Buy
BROS	Dutch Bros Inc.	$8.8B	24	Sell

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.5%

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH): Stock Score Summary

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has a MoatMap StockRank of 27/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (26/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$14.57
Market Cap	$7.6B
P/E (TTM)	9.44
P/E (Forward)	9.20
Price/Book	2.78
Return on Equity	36.7%
Return on Invested Capital	9.4%
Debt/Equity	6.21x
Gross Margin	42.5%
Operating Margin	14.0%
Revenue Growth	4.9%
Free Cash Flow	$-1.2B

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. operates in the Travel Services industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s (NCLH) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is 27/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (49), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. have an economic moat?: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. 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 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 27/100. 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 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. in?: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Travel Services industry (United States).