Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
NCLHConsumer CyclicalNASDAQTravel Services
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer cyclical sector, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is listed under Travel Services. With a market capitalization of $8.32B, it sits in mid-cap territory. It offers itineraries to destinations, such as Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa, Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Alaska; and inter-island itinerary in Hawaii.
Market Cap
$8.32B
Beta
1.92
P/E (TTM)
14.62
P/E (Fwd)
8.99
EPS (TTM)
$1.24
EPS (Fwd)
$2.02
ROE
29.5%
ROA
4.4%
Cash
$185.0M
Total Debt
$16.08B
Free CF
-$1.50B
52W Change
-1.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, NCLH has $185.0M in cash with $16.08B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow is running at -$1.50B, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 29.5%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $4.84B (2022) to $9.83B (2025), reflecting a 103% increase over the period.
A beta of 1.92 means NCLH is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.'s trajectory.