Carnival (MEX:CCL1N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 36% Above Median

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MEX:CCL1N Carnival Corporation Ltd MEX:CCL1N
71 GF Score
Price MXN514.00
GF Value MXN420.19
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Carnival Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Carnival MEX:CCL1N 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates MEX:CCL1N with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN420.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 643 Travel & Leisure companies, Carnival ranks better than 50.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Carnival's current share price is MXN514.00. Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN427.48. Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.20.

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

MEX:CCL1N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.88   Max: 2.25
Current: 1.18

During the past years, Carnival's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.25. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.88.

MEX:CCL1N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
50.54% of 643 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs MEX:CCL1N: 1.18

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 May. 2026 was MXN163.976. 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 MXN427.48 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Carnival  (MEX:CCL1N) 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 0.52 0.30 0.49 0.91 1.02

Carnival Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.87 1.22 1.02 1.28 1.15

MEX:CCL1N vs EXPE, TCOM, VIK: 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.


MEX:CCL1N
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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
=514.00/427.48
=1.20

* 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 May. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=163.976/335.1230*335.1230
=163.976

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Carnival Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 591.291 240.849 822.736
201611 636.716 241.353 884.092
201702 624.164 243.603 858.658
201705 591.704 244.733 810.245
201708 596.338 245.519 813.976
201711 628.452 246.669 853.811
201802 641.577 248.991 863.514
201805 673.238 251.588 896.774
201808 676.699 252.146 899.389
201811 712.833 252.038 947.820
201902 675.906 252.776 896.096
201905 686.666 256.092 898.574
201908 738.871 256.558 965.133
201911 724.737 257.208 944.279
202002 699.623 258.678 906.377
202005 609.797 256.394 797.043
202008 497.930 259.918 642.002
202011 381.126 260.229 490.814
202102 366.585 263.014 467.089
202105 314.833 269.195 391.938
202108 263.104 273.567 322.306
202111 229.336 277.948 276.511
202202 184.702 283.716 218.168
202205 142.517 292.296 163.398
202208 133.678 296.171 151.259
202211 108.659 297.711 122.314
202302 89.675 300.840 99.894
202305 82.341 304.127 90.733
202308 92.952 307.026 101.458
202311 94.618 307.051 103.268
202402 89.962 310.326 97.151
202405 91.395 314.069 97.522
202408 133.844 314.796 142.487
202411 144.161 315.493 153.131
202502 143.772 319.082 151.000
202505 148.214 321.465 154.511
202508 171.417 323.976 177.315
202511 171.379 324.122 177.196
202602 162.007 326.785 166.141
202605 163.976 335.123 163.976

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 1.20 mean?
Carnival (MEX:CCL1N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 as of Aug. 09, 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 36% above median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Carnival ranks #318 out of 643 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Carnival's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 2.25. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Carnival's value of 1.20 is 0.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carnival ranks #318 out of 643 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carnival has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EXPE and TCOM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Carnival ranks #318 out of 643 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Carnival in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Carnival's value of 1.20 is 0.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Carnival's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 2.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 1.21, 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 1.21, based on 643 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 1.20 is 0.8% 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 1.21 — 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 1.20, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 0.88. 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 (MEX:CCL1N) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN420.19, compared to a current price of MXN514.00 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 0.8% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.21. Carnival's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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:CCL1N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Aug. 09, 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:CCL1N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnival stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN514.00 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN420.19. GuruFocus considers Carnival to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CCL1N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (36% above median its 10-year median of 0.88)
  • GF Value™: MXN420.19 vs. price of MXN514.00 (22.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.8% below the Travel & Leisure median (#318 of 643)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CCL1N 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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