NCLH (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-3.13 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd NCLH
79 GF Score
Price $19.46
GF Value $22.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings NCLH -0.76% 79 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-3.13 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NCLH with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.341. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $-3.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 0.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -14.10% 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings was 0.70% per year. The lowest was -217.50% per year. And the median was -35.60% per year.

As of today (2026-07-18), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's current stock price is $19.46. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.13. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings was 497.09. The lowest was 230.67. And the median was 356.42.


Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings  (NYSE:NCLH) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings was 497.09. The lowest was 230.67. And the median was 356.42.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.92 -3.02 -3.26 -2.82 -3.13

NCLH vs MMYT, GBTG, TNL: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-1.341/330.2130*330.2130
=-1.341

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 -0.943 241.018 -1.292
201609 0.833 241.428 1.139
201612 -0.004 241.432 -0.005
201703 1.388 243.801 1.880
201706 -2.020 244.955 -2.723
201709 1.635 246.819 2.187
201712 -0.005 246.524 -0.007
201803 2.037 249.554 2.695
201806 -2.070 251.989 -2.713
201809 1.598 252.439 2.090
201812 0.677 251.233 0.890
201903 1.430 254.202 1.858
201906 1.450 256.143 1.869
201909 0.945 256.759 1.215
201912 -3.006 256.974 -3.863
202003 -3.103 258.115 -3.970
202006 -5.812 257.797 -7.445
202009 -2.719 260.280 -3.450
202012 -2.417 260.474 -3.064
202103 -3.001 264.877 -3.741
202106 -2.171 271.696 -2.639
202109 -2.433 274.310 -2.929
202112 -1.349 278.802 -1.598
202203 -1.284 287.504 -1.475
202206 0.241 296.311 0.269
202209 -2.899 296.808 -3.225
202212 0.193 296.797 0.215
202303 0.629 301.836 0.688
202306 0.644 305.109 0.697
202309 -1.795 307.789 -1.926
202312 -0.914 306.746 -0.984
202403 1.272 312.332 1.345
202406 0.643 314.175 0.676
202409 -0.380 315.301 -0.398
202412 0.301 315.605 0.315
202503 -1.918 319.799 -1.980
202506 0.851 322.561 0.871
202509 -1.466 324.800 -1.490
202512 0.047 324.054 0.048
202603 -1.341 330.213 -1.341

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-3.13 mean?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-3.13 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and its competitors.
Is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-3.13. Overall, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to MMYT and GBTG?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-3.13 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and its competitors. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-3.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.02, compared to a current price of $19.46 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-3.13. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-3.13 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 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $19.46 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.02. GuruFocus considers Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NCLH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-3.13
  • GF Value™: $22.02 vs. price of $19.46 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Business Description

Address 7665 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, FL, USA, 33126
Norwegian Cruise Line is the world's third-largest publicly traded cruise company by berths (around 75,000). It operates 35 ships across three brands—Norwegian, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas—offering both freestyle and luxury cruising. The company redeployed its entire fleet as of May 2022. With 16 passenger vessels on order among its brands through 2037, representing 43,000 incremental berths, Norwegian is increasing capacity faster than its peers, expanding its brand globally. Norwegian sails to around 700 global destinations.
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