CCL (Carnival) Cash per Share: $1.64 (As of May. 2026)

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CCL Carnival Corporation Ltd CCL
75 GF Score
Price $27.81
GF Value $24.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Carnival Cash per Share?

Carnival CCL +0.14% 75 Cash per Share is $1.64 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CCL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Carnival's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $1.64.

Carnival  (NYSE:CCL) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

Carnival Cash per Share Related Terms

Carnival Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carnival's Cash 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.

Carnival Cash per Share Chart

Carnival Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cash per Share
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Carnival Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Carnival Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Carnival's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=1928/1,313
=1.47

Carnival's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=2243/1,372
=1.63

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of $1.64 mean?
Carnival (CCL) has a Cash per Share of $1.64 as of May. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Carnival and its competitors.
Is Carnival's Cash per Share too high?
Carnival's current Cash per Share is $1.64. Overall, Carnival has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carnival's Cash per Share compare to EXPE and TCOM?
Carnival's Cash per Share of $1.64 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 Cash per Share for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Cash 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Carnival and its competitors. Carnival's current Cash per Share is $1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carnival stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnival (CCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.21, compared to a current price of $27.81 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is $1.64. Carnival's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carnival (CCL), the current Cash per Share is $1.64 as of May. 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 Carnival (CCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnival stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.81 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.21. GuruFocus considers Carnival to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CCL:

  • Cash per Share: $1.64
  • GF Value™: $24.21 vs. price of $27.81 (14.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Carnival Business Description

Address 3655 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, FL, USA, 33178-2428
Carnival is the largest global cruise company, with nearly 100 ships in service. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It recently folded its P&O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted nearly 14 million guests in 2025.
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