Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) — Stock Score Summary

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 50/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (53/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Royal Caribbean is highly leveraged and extremely sensitive to fuel costs, making it a direct casualty of the Geopolitical Energy Risk Premium theme.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a leading global cruise company operating a diverse portfolio of brands, including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company commands a significant market share, distinguished by its innovative ship designs, broad range of onboard experiences, and extensive global itineraries. Royal Caribbean maintains its competitive edge through strong brand recognition, economies of scale, and strategic investments in new vessels and private destinations to attract a wide demographic of travelers.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$286.42
Market Cap$75.4B
P/E (TTM)16.34
P/E (Forward)13.38
Price/Book7.32
Return on Equity49.6%
Return on Invested Capital18.1%
Debt/Equity217.31
Gross Margin50.9%
Operating Margin26.2%
Revenue Growth11.3%
Dividend Yield1.9%
Free Cash Flow$-195M

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates in the Travel Services industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s (RCL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is 50/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (31), and Momentum (53) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. have an economic moat?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. 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 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 50/100. 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 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Travel Services industry (United States).
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