Royal Caribbean GroupRCL -1.40%81 FCF Yield % is 1.61 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.53. 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 853 Travel & Leisure companies, Royal Caribbean Group ranks worse than 59.91% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Royal Caribbean Group FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Royal Caribbean Group's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Royal Caribbean Group's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Caribbean Group's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 1.61 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #511 out of 853 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Royal Caribbean Group's FCF Yield % too high?
Royal Caribbean Group's current FCF Yield % of 1.61 is near median its 10-year median of 1.53. The Travel & Leisure industry median FCF Yield % is 3.48. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 1.61 is 53.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #511 out of 853 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Yield % compare to ABNB and VIK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #511 out of 853 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Royal Caribbean Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.48. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 1.61 is 53.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 3.48, 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 FCF Yield % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median FCF Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.48, based on 853 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Caribbean Group's current FCF Yield % of 1.61 is 53.7% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Caribbean Group's current FCF Yield % is 1.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.53. 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 $318.13 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 53.7% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 3.48. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), the current FCF Yield % is 1.61 as of Jun. 27, 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 $318.13 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $247.23.
GuruFocus considers Royal Caribbean Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RCL:
FCF Yield %: 1.61 (near median its 10-year median of 1.53)
GF Value™: $247.23 vs. price of $318.13 (28.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.7% below the Travel & Leisure median (#511 of 853)
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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