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Royal Caribbean GroupMEX:RCL 75 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.94 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 11.51. GuruFocus rates MEX:RCL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,208.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 691 Travel & Leisure companies, Royal Caribbean Group ranks worse than 64.54% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Royal Caribbean Group's enterprise value is MXN1,755,751 Mil.
Royal Caribbean Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN135,658 Mil. Therefore, Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RCL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -300.11 Med: 11.51 Max: 66.58
Current: 13.54
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Royal Caribbean Group was 66.58. The lowest was -300.11. And the median was 11.51.
MEX:RCL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 64.54% of 691
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 9.66
vs MEX:RCL: 13.54
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Royal Caribbean Group (MEX:RCL) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Royal Caribbean Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Royal Caribbean Group's share price for today is MXN4961.01.
Royal Caribbean Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN301.664.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
Royal Caribbean Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
MEX:RCL vs ABNB, VIK, CCL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Royal Caribbean Group's current Enterprise Value is MXN1,755,751 Mil.
Royal Caribbean Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN135,658 Mil.
* 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 (MEX:RCL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.94 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group. This is 12% above median its historical median of 11.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #446 out of 691 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Royal Caribbean Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.94 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 11.51. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 12.94 is 34% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #446 out of 691 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Royal Caribbean Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ABNB and VIK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #446 out of 691 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Royal Caribbean Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 12.94 is 34% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.51 vs. the industry median of 9.66, Royal Caribbean Group has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.66, based on 691 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Caribbean Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.94 is 34% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Caribbean Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.94, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 11.51. 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 (MEX:RCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,208.59, compared to a current price of MXN4,961.01 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.94, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 11.51 and 34% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.66. Royal Caribbean Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Caribbean Group (MEX:RCL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.94 as of Jul. 25, 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 (MEX:RCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Caribbean Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,961.01 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,208.59.
GuruFocus considers Royal Caribbean Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RCL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.94 (12% above median its 10-year median of 11.51)
GF Value™: MXN4,208.59 vs. price of MXN4,961.01 (17.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34% above the Travel & Leisure median (#446 of 691)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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