Carnival (FRA:3B5) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.31 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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FRA:3B5 Carnival Corporation Ltd FRA:3B5
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Price €24.54
GF Value €21.02
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Carnival Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Carnival FRA:3B5 +2.63% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.31 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 1.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:3B5 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 672 Travel & Leisure companies, Carnival ranks better than 50.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Carnival's current share price is €24.54. Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €18.72. Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.31.

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

FRA:3B5' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 1.19   Max: 3.35
Current: 1.31

During the past years, Carnival's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.35. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 1.19.

FRA:3B5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
50.74% of 672 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.33 vs FRA:3B5: 1.31

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Carnival's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €4.109. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €18.72 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Carnival  (FRA:3B5) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Carnival Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Carnival Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Carnival Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.80 0.45 0.69 1.18 1.21

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 PS 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 1.07 1.48 1.21 1.48 1.29

FRA:3B5 vs EXPE, TCOM, VIK: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

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


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Carnival Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=24.54/18.72
=1.31

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=4.109/335.1230*335.1230
=4.109

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Carnival Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 6.152 240.849 8.560
201611 5.018 241.353 6.968
201702 4.890 243.603 6.727
201705 4.911 244.733 6.725
201708 6.434 245.519 8.782
201711 5.047 246.669 6.857
201802 4.768 248.991 6.417
201805 5.155 251.588 6.867
201808 7.148 252.146 9.500
201811 5.601 252.038 7.447
201902 5.924 252.776 7.854
201905 6.240 256.092 8.166
201908 8.500 256.558 11.103
201911 6.280 257.208 8.182
202002 6.422 258.678 8.320
202005 0.941 256.394 1.230
202008 0.034 259.918 0.044
202011 0.030 260.229 0.039
202102 0.020 263.014 0.025
202105 0.036 269.195 0.045
202108 0.410 273.567 0.502
202111 0.996 277.948 1.201
202202 1.258 283.716 1.486
202205 1.992 292.296 2.284
202208 3.587 296.171 4.059
202211 2.994 297.711 3.370
202302 3.286 300.840 3.660
202305 3.577 304.127 3.942
202308 4.502 307.026 4.914
202311 3.951 307.051 4.312
202402 3.965 310.326 4.282
202405 4.207 314.069 4.489
202408 5.119 314.796 5.450
202411 4.001 315.493 4.250
202502 4.261 319.082 4.475
202505 4.009 321.465 4.179
202508 4.995 323.976 5.167
202511 3.897 324.122 4.029
202602 3.747 326.785 3.843
202605 4.109 335.123 4.109

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 1.31 mean?
Carnival (FRA:3B5) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.31 as of Aug. 14, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Carnival and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 1.19. Over the past decade, Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 3.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Carnival ranks #331 out of 672 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Carnival's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Carnival's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.31 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 3.35. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.33. Carnival's value of 1.31 is 1.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carnival ranks #331 out of 672 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to EXPE and TCOM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Carnival ranks #331 out of 672 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Carnival in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.33. Carnival's value of 1.31 is 1.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Carnival's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 3.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.19 vs. the industry median of 1.33, 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 PS Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.33, based on 672 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carnival's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.31 is 1.5% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Carnival and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carnival's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.31, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 1.19. 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 (FRA:3B5) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.02, compared to a current price of €24.54 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.31, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.19 and 1.5% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.33. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carnival (FRA:3B5), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.31 as of Aug. 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 Carnival (FRA:3B5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnival stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.54 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.02. GuruFocus considers Carnival to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3B5:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.31 (10% above median its 10-year median of 1.19)
  • GF Value™: €21.02 vs. price of €24.54 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.5% below the Travel & Leisure median (#331 of 672)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3B5 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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