RCL (Royal Caribbean Group) Book Value per Share: $36.58 (As of Mar. 2026)


RCL Royal Caribbean Group RCL
82 GF Score
Price $285.37
GF Value $248.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Royal Caribbean Group Book Value per Share?

Royal Caribbean Group RCL -0.94% 82 Book Value per Share is $36.58 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RCL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $248.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Royal Caribbean Group's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $36.58.

During the past 12 months, Royal Caribbean Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 24.80% 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 book value growth rate using book value per share data.

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's current price is $285.37. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $36.58. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Royal Caribbean Group is 7.80.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Royal Caribbean Group was 10.76. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 2.62.


Royal Caribbean Group  (NYSE:RCL) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Royal Caribbean Group Book Value per Share Related Terms


Royal Caribbean Group Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Royal Caribbean Group's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Royal Caribbean Group Book Value per Share Chart

Royal Caribbean Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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Royal Caribbean Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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RCL vs ABNB, VIK, CCL: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Royal Caribbean Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Royal Caribbean Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Royal Caribbean Group's PB Ratio falls into.


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Royal Caribbean Group Book Value per Share Calculation

Royal Caribbean Group's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(10,037-0)/270
=37.12

Royal Caribbean Group's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(9,810-0)/268
=36.58

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of $36.58 mean?
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) has a Book Value per Share of $36.58 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors.
Is Royal Caribbean Group's Book Value per Share too high?
Royal Caribbean Group's current Book Value per Share is $36.58. Overall, Royal Caribbean Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Caribbean Group's Book Value per Share compare to ABNB and VIK?
Royal Caribbean Group's Book Value per Share of $36.58 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. Royal Caribbean Group's current Book Value per Share is $36.58. 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 Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $248.44, compared to a current price of $285.37 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $36.58. Royal Caribbean Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), the current Book Value per Share is $36.58 as of Mar. 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 overvalued. The current stock price of $285.37 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $248.44. GuruFocus considers Royal Caribbean Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RCL:

  • Book Value per Share: $36.58
  • GF Value™: $248.44 vs. price of $285.37 (14.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Group Business Description

Address 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL, USA, 33132
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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