Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
RCLConsumer CyclicalNASDAQTravel Services · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframeRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company carries a $76.96B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries.
Market Cap
$76.96B
Beta
1.76
P/E (TTM)
17.92
P/E (Fwd)
14.34
EPS (TTM)
$16.01
EPS (Fwd)
$20.01
ROE
49.6%
ROA
8.1%
Cash
$512.0M
Total Debt
$21.79B
Free CF
-$194.9M
52W Change
-18.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $512.0M in cash, though total debt stands at $21.79B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$194.9M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 49.6% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 8.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $8.84B (2022) to $17.93B (2025), reflecting a 103% increase over the period.
With a beta above 1.5, RCL tends to amplify broader market moves — both up and down. This higher volatility means larger price swings are common. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and its sector.