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Royal Caribbean GroupRCL -1.91%84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.53 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 161% above its 10-year median of 2.50. GuruFocus rates RCL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $248.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 652 Travel & Leisure companies, Royal Caribbean Group ranks worse than 91.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royal Caribbean Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RCL'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 2.5 Max: 8.37
Current: 6.65
During the past years, Royal Caribbean Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.37. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 2.50.
RCL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 91.26% of 652
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.23
vs RCL: 6.65
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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Royal Caribbean Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $36.578. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $43.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Royal Caribbean Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Royal Caribbean Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Royal Caribbean Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
RCL vs ABNB, VIK, CCL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Royal Caribbean Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Royal Caribbean Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Caribbean Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Royal Caribbean Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
* 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.
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.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.53 mean?
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.53 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. This is 161% above median its historical median of 2.50. Over the past decade, Royal Caribbean Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 8.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #595 out of 652 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 91.3%.
Is Royal Caribbean Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Royal Caribbean Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.53 is 161% above median its 10-year median of 2.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 8.37. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 6.53 is 430.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #595 out of 652 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Royal Caribbean Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Caribbean Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ABNB and VIK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #595 out of 652 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Royal Caribbean Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 6.53 is 430.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Royal Caribbean Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 8.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.50 vs. the industry median of 1.23, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.23, based on 652 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Caribbean Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.53 is 430.9% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Caribbean Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.53, which is 161% above median its own 10-year median of 2.50. 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 $248.57, compared to a current price of $283.09 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.53, which is 161% above median its 10-year median of 2.50 and 430.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.23. Royal Caribbean Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.53 as of Jul. 14, 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 $283.09 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $248.57.
GuruFocus considers Royal Caribbean Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RCL:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.53 (161% above median its 10-year median of 2.50)
GF Value™: $248.57 vs. price of $283.09 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 430.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#595 of 652)
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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