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Royal Caribbean GroupRCL -1.57%86 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 48.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 548% above its 10-year median of 7.55. GuruFocus rates RCL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $279.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Travel & Leisure companies, Royal Caribbean Group ranks better than 93.14% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Royal Caribbean Group's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 48.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -7.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Royal Caribbean Group was 48.90% per year. The lowest was -42.20% per year. And the median was 7.55% per year.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Royal Caribbean Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
RCL vs EXPE, VIK, ABNB: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Royal Caribbean Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Royal Caribbean Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Royal Caribbean Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Caribbean Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Royal Caribbean Group 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 48.90% mean?
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 48.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. This is 548% above median its historical median of 7.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #53 out of 773 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Royal Caribbean Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Royal Caribbean Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 48.90% is 548% above median its 10-year median of 7.55. The Travel & Leisure industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.80. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 48.90% is 1186.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #53 out of 773 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Royal Caribbean Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Caribbean Group's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to EXPE and VIK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #53 out of 773 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Royal Caribbean Group in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.80. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 48.90% is 1186.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.55 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Royal Caribbean Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.80, based on 773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Caribbean Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 48.90% is 1186.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Caribbean Group's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 48.90%, which is 548% above median its own 10-year median of 7.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royal Caribbean Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $279.29, compared to a current price of $245.81 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 48.90%, which is 548% above median its 10-year median of 7.55 and 1186.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 3.80. Royal Caribbean Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 48.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Caribbean Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $245.81 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of $279.29.
GuruFocus considers Royal Caribbean Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RCL:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 48.90% (548% above median its 10-year median of 7.55)
GF Value™: $279.29 vs. price of $245.81 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1186.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#53 of 773)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Royal Caribbean is the world's second-largest cruise company by revenues, operating 69 ships across five global and partner brands in the cruise vacation industry. Brands the company operates include Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The company also has a 50% investment in a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The selection of brands in the portfolio allows Royal to compete on the basis of innovation, quality of ships and service, variety of itineraries, choice of destinations, and price. The company completed the divestiture of its Azamara brand in 2021, plans to launch its new Celebrity River Cruise brand in 2027, and is set to operate eight private destination locations by 2028.
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