Royal Caribbean GroupRCL +0.56%81 EV-to-FCF is 78.82 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 398% above its 10-year median of 15.84. GuruFocus rates RCL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $247.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 569 Travel & Leisure companies, Royal Caribbean Group ranks worse than 90.69% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Royal Caribbean Group's Enterprise Value is $108,061 Mil.
Royal Caribbean Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,371 Mil. Therefore, Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-FCF for today is 78.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
RCL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -241.76 Med: 15.84 Max: 1366.08
Current: 78.82
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Royal Caribbean Group was 1366.08. The lowest was -241.76. And the median was 15.84.
RCL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 90.69% of 569
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 15.87
vs RCL: 78.82
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NYSE:RCL) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $322.76.
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 $16.390.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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 EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Royal Caribbean Group's current Enterprise Value is $108,061 Mil.
Royal Caribbean Group's Free Cash Flow 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 $1,371 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 (RCL) has a EV-to-FCF of 78.82 as of Jun. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. This is 398% above median its historical median of 15.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #516 out of 569 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
Royal Caribbean Group's current EV-to-FCF of 78.82 is 398% above median its 10-year median of 15.84. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.87. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 78.82 is 396.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #516 out of 569 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Royal Caribbean Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Caribbean Group's EV-to-FCF compare to ABNB and VIK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #516 out of 569 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Royal Caribbean Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.87. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 78.82 is 396.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.84 vs. the industry median of 15.87, 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-FCF for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Travel & Leisure companies is 15.87, based on 569 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Caribbean Group's current EV-to-FCF of 78.82 is 396.7% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Caribbean Group's current EV-to-FCF is 78.82, which is 398% above median its own 10-year median of 15.84. 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 $322.76 — trading 30.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 78.82, which is 398% above median its 10-year median of 15.84 and 396.7% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 15.87. Royal Caribbean Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), the current EV-to-FCF is 78.82 as of Jun. 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 (RCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Caribbean Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $322.76 is trading 30.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $247.23.
GuruFocus considers Royal Caribbean Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RCL:
EV-to-FCF: 78.82 (398% above median its 10-year median of 15.84)
GF Value™: $247.23 vs. price of $322.76 (30.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 396.7% above the Travel & Leisure median (#516 of 569)
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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