- ISIN
- LR0008862868
- CUSIP
- V7780T103
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Travel Services
- IPO Date
- Apr 28, 1993
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $83.84B
- Enterprise Value
- $106.64B
- EPS (TTM)
- $16.41
- PE Ratio
- 18.85
- PEG Ratio
- 0.87
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $18.39B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $8.68B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $7.13B
- Year Range
- $232.10 - $366.50
- Target Price
- $359.58
- ROA (TTM)
- 10.68%
- ROE (TTM)
- 45.71%
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Performance
RCL Performance Chart
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is up 12.1% since the beginning of the year. At $309 per share, RCL is trading 15.6% below its 52-week high of $367. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RCL shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $3,692.
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Returns By Period
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) has returned 12.08% so far this year and 15.51% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, RCL has achieved an annualized return of 17.37%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
- 1D
- -1.01%
- 1M
- 21.42%
- YTD
- 12.08%
- 6M
- 4.31%
- 1Y
- 15.51%
- 3Y*
- 48.11%
- 5Y*
- 29.85%
- 10Y*
- 17.37%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
RCL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 28, 1993, RCL's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +2.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +83.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -59.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, RCL closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 9, 2020 with a return of +28.8%, while the worst single day was Sep 17, 2001 at -39.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16.40% | -4.22% | -11.03% | -4.15% | 7.91% | 9.25% | 12.08% | ||||||
| 2025 | 15.57% | -7.69% | -16.23% | 4.61% | 19.57% | 22.20% | 1.51% | 14.27% | -10.64% | -11.36% | -7.17% | 5.12% | 22.46% |
| 2024 | -1.54% | -3.25% | 12.70% | 0.45% | 5.77% | 7.96% | -1.70% | 5.04% | 7.99% | 16.35% | 18.27% | -5.26% | 78.98% |
| 2023 | 31.38% | 8.78% | -7.56% | 0.20% | 23.75% | 28.12% | 5.18% | -9.32% | -6.87% | -8.04% | 26.83% | 20.50% | 161.97% |
| 2022 | 1.18% | 3.74% | 3.79% | -7.22% | -25.29% | -39.88% | 10.89% | 5.53% | -7.22% | 40.84% | 12.27% | -17.52% | -35.72% |
| 2021 | -12.97% | 43.49% | -8.21% | 1.57% | 7.27% | -8.57% | -9.86% | 7.62% | 7.52% | -5.08% | -17.30% | 10.14% | 2.96% |
Benchmark Metrics
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has an annualized alpha of 9.19%, beta of 1.45, and R2 of 0.31 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 28, 1993.
- This stock captured 211.16% of S&P 500 Index gains and 163.34% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.31 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 9.19%
- Beta
- 1.45
- R²
- 0.31
- Upside Capture
- 211.16%
- Downside Capture
- 163.34%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RCL ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| RCL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.70 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.89 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.37 | -0.27 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.48 | 2.78 | -2.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.81 | 12.44 | -11.63 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. provided a 1.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.00 | $3.50 | $0.95 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $2.96 | $2.60 | $2.16 | $1.71 | $1.35 |
Dividend yield | 1.62% | 1.25% | 0.41% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.04% | 2.22% | 2.66% | 1.81% | 2.08% | 1.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $3.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $3.50 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.95 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a dividend yield of 1.62%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a payout ratio of 8.61%, which is below the market average. This means Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was 89.49%, occurring on Mar 2, 2009. Recovery took 1238 trading sessions.
The current Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. drawdown is 13.99%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -89.49%Mar 2009 | 4y 2mo | 4y 11mo | 9y 1moDec 2004 - Jan 2014 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -84.44%Oct 2001 | 1y 11mo | 3y 1mo | 5y 21dNov 1999 - Dec 2004 |
COVID crash2020 | -83.30%Mar 2020 | 1mo 27d | 4y 3d | 4y 2moJan 2020 - Mar 2024 |
1998 bear market1998 | -58.65%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 8mo 5d | 10mo 24dJul 1998 - Jun 1999 |
2016 bear market2016 | -35.62%Sep 2016 | 8mo 23d | 6mo 10d | 1y 2moDec 2015 - Mar 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RCL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -89.49% | -56.78% | -32.71% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -32.36% | -9.10% | -23.26% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -35.02% | -18.90% | -16.12% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -67.64% | -25.43% | -42.21% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -83.30% | -33.92% | -49.38% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.99% | -1.80% | -12.19% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -27.76% | -10.71% | -17.05% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 19.25% | 2.03% | +17.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Travel Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for RCL, comparing it with other companies in the Travel Services industry. Currently, RCL has a P/E ratio of 18.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for RCL compared to other companies in the Travel Services industry. RCL currently has a PEG ratio of 0.9. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for RCL relative to other companies in the Travel Services industry. Currently, RCL has a P/S ratio of 4.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for RCL in comparison with other companies in the Travel Services industry. Currently, RCL has a P/B value of 8.5. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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