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Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, competitive moat, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

NYSE•Consumer Cyclical•Travel Services
B
GoodMetricSide Score: 72/100
ProfitabilityProfit30/30
GrowthGrowth20/25
Balance SheetBalance13/25
Cash QualityCash9/20
Price & Volume
Market Cap $80.00B

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries. As of December 31, 2025, it operated 69 ships. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Moat Signals

Competitive analysis based on 64 quarters of fundamental data

Pricing Power

Strong Moat

Operating margins are expanding at ~26.4%, suggesting durable pricing power and cost discipline.

Competitive Advantage

Strong Moat

Consistently high ROE averaging 40.6% suggests a durable competitive advantage and efficient capital allocation.

Cash Generation

Moderate Moat

6 of the last 8 quarters generated positive FCF. The company generally funds itself but has occasional cash consumption quarters.

Demand Durability

Strong Moat

TTM revenue has grown consistently (7 of 7 quarters up), with ~19.9% growth over the period. Strong demand durability.

Risk Signals

Data-driven red flags and warnings across 64 quarters

Some Concerns

Margin Pressure

Healthy

Margins are stable or improving at ~27.6% — no sign of cost or pricing stress.

Earnings Quality

Watch

FCF/Net Income has dropped below 0.7x in 4 quarters — monitor for earnings quality deterioration.

Leverage Risk

Watch

D/E ratio of 2.0 is elevated. Monitor for further debt accumulation.

Revenue Decline

Healthy

Revenue is stable or growing over recent quarters — demand appears durable.

Cash Burn

Watch

FCF turned negative in 2 of the last 8 quarters — occasional cash consumption.

Share Dilution

Red Flag

Shares outstanding increased 5.1% — significant dilution, likely from stock compensation or capital raises.

Metrics at a Glance

as of March 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue
$18.39B
9.7%
Q. Revenue
$4.45B
TTM EBITDA
$5.13B
19.2%
TTM Op. Income
$5.13B
19.2%
Q. Op. Income
$1.16B
TTM Net Income
$4.48B
37.9%
Q. Net Income
$941.00M
EPS
$3.49
Shares Out.
$270.00M
0.4%
$18.39B in TTM revenue grew 9.7% YoY, reaching $4.45B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $5.13B and TTM operating income of $5.13B shows growth is flowing through. Net income of $4.48B TTM confirms the company is converting revenue into profit. Revenue is growing at a healthy pace — a signal to hold.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin
49.5%
3.2%
EBITDA Margin
26.1%
Op. Margin
26.1%
10.5%
Net Margin
21.1%
15.8%
Op. margin of 26.1% is up 2.5% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 21.1% and gross margin of 49.5% — earnings take a bigger bite when COGS stays lean..

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio
17.9x
P/S Ratio
4.4x
P/B Ratio
8.2x
At 17.9x P/E, the stock trades in line with market averages — fairly valued. P/S of 4.4x and P/B of 8.2x provide additional context. Assess whether the current multiple is justified by the company's growth and profitability trajectory.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets
$41.99B
Cash
$512.00M
Long-Term Debt
$19.67B
Book Value
$9.81B
D/E Ratio
2.0
Debt/EBITDA
16.9
With $41.99B in assets and $19.67B in long-term debt, the D/E of 2.0and book value of $9.81B — indicates elevated leverage — the company has significant financial risk and may struggle in a downturn.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow
$1.83B
Free Cash Flow
$1.33B
11.3%
FCF Margin
7.3%
FCF / Net Income
1.4
FCF of $1.33B on $1.83B in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 0.3x indicates partial cash conversion — earnings quality needs attention.

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