Carnival (MEX:CCL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.09 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 118% Above Median

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MEX:CCL Carnival PLC MEX:CCL
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Price MXN438.26
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What is Carnival Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Carnival MEX:CCL 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates MEX:CCL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN352.19. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 649 Travel & Leisure companies, Carnival ranks better than 57.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Carnival's current share price is MXN438.26. Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN401.91. Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.09.

The historical rank and industry rank for Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:CCL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.5   Max: 1.24
Current: 0.99

During the past years, Carnival's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.24. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.50.

MEX:CCL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
57.94% of 649 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.23 vs MEX:CCL: 0.99

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.

Carnival's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN161.925. 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 MXN401.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb. 2026.

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Carnival  (MEX:CCL) 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.


Carnival Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Carnival Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carnival'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.

Carnival Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Carnival Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.37 0.24 0.37 0.75 0.94

Carnival Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 0.66 0.71 0.95 0.94 1.24

MEX:CCL vs CCL, VIK, TCOM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Carnival'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.


Carnival Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Carnival 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.

Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=438.26/401.91
=1.09

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Carnival's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Feb. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb. 2026)
=161.925/140.0000*140.0000
=161.925

Current CPI (Feb. 2026) = 140.0000.

Carnival Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 563.290 100.800 782.347
201608 591.291 101.200 817.992
201611 636.525 101.800 875.378
201702 624.231 102.400 853.441
201705 591.400 103.500 799.961
201708 596.029 104.000 802.347
201711 628.438 104.700 840.318
201802 641.685 104.900 856.396
201805 673.031 105.900 889.748
201808 676.271 106.500 888.995
201811 712.740 106.900 933.429
201902 675.368 106.800 885.314
201905 685.908 107.900 889.964
201908 738.809 108.300 955.062
201911 724.797 108.500 935.222
202002 699.756 108.600 902.080
202005 674.546 108.600 869.580
202008 497.927 108.800 640.715
202011 381.031 109.100 488.949
202102 366.328 109.400 468.793
202105 314.613 111.000 396.809
202108 262.977 112.100 328.428
202111 229.268 114.100 281.310
202202 184.551 115.400 223.892
202205 142.458 119.700 166.618
202208 133.646 121.800 153.616
202211 108.609 124.800 121.837
202302 89.658 126.000 99.620
202305 82.195 129.100 89.135
202308 92.786 129.400 100.387
202311 94.450 130.000 101.715
202402 89.905 130.800 96.229
202405 91.386 132.700 96.413
202408 133.831 133.400 140.452
202411 144.057 134.600 149.836
202502 143.727 135.600 148.391
202505 148.146 138.000 150.293
202508 171.337 138.900 172.694
202511 171.449 139.400 172.187
202602 161.925 140.000 161.925

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 mean?
Carnival (MEX:CCL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 as of Jul. 16, 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 Carnival and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Carnival ranks #273 out of 649 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Carnival's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 1.24. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Carnival's value of 1.09 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carnival ranks #273 out of 649 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carnival has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CCL and VIK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Carnival ranks #273 out of 649 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Carnival in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Carnival's value of 1.09 is 11.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Carnival's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Carnival has consistently been below 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 649 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. Carnival's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09 is 11.4% below 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 Carnival 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. Carnival's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. 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?
Carnival (MEX:CCL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.09. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN352.19, compared to a current price of MXN438.26 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 11.4% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.23. Carnival's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Carnival (MEX:CCL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 as of Jul. 16, 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 (MEX:CCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnival stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN438.26 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN352.19.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CCL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.09 (118% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
  • GF Value™: MXN352.19 vs. price of MXN438.26 (24.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.4% below the Travel & Leisure median (#273 of 649)

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


Carnival Business Description

Address Carnival House, 100 Harbour Parade, Southampton, Hampshire, GBR, S015 1ST
Carnival PLC 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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