Royal Caribbean GroupRCL +1.64%83 Days Inventory is 10.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 10.48. GuruFocus rates RCL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $247.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 696 Travel & Leisure companies, Royal Caribbean Group ranks better than 69.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royal Caribbean Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
RCL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.4 Med: 10.48 Max: 18.53
Current: 10.31
During the past 13 years, Royal Caribbean Group's highest Days Inventory was 18.53. The lowest was 8.40. And the median was 10.48.
RCL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 69.4% of 696
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 30.185
vs RCL: 10.31
Royal Caribbean Group's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (11.44) to Mar. 2026 (10.86).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Royal Caribbean Group's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.40.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Royal Caribbean Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.06.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Royal Caribbean Group's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Royal Caribbean Group's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Royal Caribbean Group Days Inventory Related Terms
Royal Caribbean Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Royal Caribbean Group's Days Inventory 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.
For the Travel Services subindustry, Royal Caribbean Group's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Royal Caribbean Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Caribbean Group's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (RCL) has a Days Inventory of 10.86 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.48. Over the past decade, Royal Caribbean Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 8.40 to 18.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #213 out of 696 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Royal Caribbean Group's Days Inventory too high?
Royal Caribbean Group's current Days Inventory of 10.86 is near median its 10-year median of 10.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.40 to a high of 18.53. The Travel & Leisure industry median Days Inventory is 30.19. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 10.86 is 64% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #213 out of 696 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Royal Caribbean Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Caribbean Group's Days Inventory compare to ABNB and VIK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #213 out of 696 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Royal Caribbean Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.19. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 10.86 is 64% below this benchmark. Historically, Royal Caribbean Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.40 to 18.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.48 vs. the industry median of 30.19, Royal Caribbean Group 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 Days Inventory for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Days Inventory among Travel & Leisure companies is 30.19, based on 696 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Caribbean Group's current Days Inventory of 10.86 is 64% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Caribbean Group's current Days Inventory is 10.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.48. 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 $247.23, compared to a current price of $323.35 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 10.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.48 and 64% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 30.19. Royal Caribbean Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), the current Days Inventory is 10.86 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 Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Caribbean Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $323.35 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $247.23.
GuruFocus considers Royal Caribbean Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RCL:
Days Inventory: 10.86 (near median its 10-year median of 10.48)
GF Value™: $247.23 vs. price of $323.35 (30.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64% below the Travel & Leisure median (#213 of 696)
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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