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During the past 13 years, Royal Caribbean Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 195.40% per year. The lowest was -33.30% per year. And the median was 17.90% per year.
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Royal Caribbean Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Royal Caribbean Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Royal Caribbean Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
RCL vs ABNB, VIK, CCL: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Royal Caribbean Group's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Royal Caribbean Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Caribbean Group's PE Ratio falls into.
Royal Caribbean Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Royal Caribbean Group's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $16.18
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $16.18 mean?
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $16.18 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #999999 out of 563 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Royal Caribbean Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Royal Caribbean Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $16.18. The Travel & Leisure industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.60. Royal Caribbean Group's value of $16.18 is 68.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #999999 out of 563 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ABNB and VIK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #999999 out of 563 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Royal Caribbean Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.60. Royal Caribbean Group's value of $16.18 is 68.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.60, based on 563 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Caribbean Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $16.18 is 68.5% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Caribbean Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $16.18. 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 $273.16, compared to a current price of $324.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $16.18 and 68.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.60. Royal Caribbean Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $16.18 as of Jun. 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 $324.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $273.16.
GuruFocus considers Royal Caribbean Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RCL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $16.18
GF Value™: $273.16 vs. price of $324.00 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#999999 of 563)
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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