CarnivalLSE:CCL -3.77%56 FCF Yield % is 8.61 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 4.48. GuruFocus rates LSE:CCL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £15.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 854 Travel & Leisure companies, Carnival ranks better than 72.48% 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.
Carnival FCF Yield % Related Terms
Carnival FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carnival'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, Carnival'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.
Carnival FCF Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carnival's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carnival'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.
Carnival (LSE:CCL) has a FCF Yield % of 8.61 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Carnival and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 4.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Carnival ranks #235 out of 854 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Carnival's FCF Yield % too high?
Carnival's current FCF Yield % of 8.61 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 4.48. The Travel & Leisure industry median FCF Yield % is 3.43. Carnival's value of 8.61 is 151% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carnival ranks #235 out of 854 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carnival has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carnival's FCF Yield % compare to CCL and VIK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Carnival ranks #235 out of 854 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Carnival in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.43. Carnival's value of 8.61 is 151% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.48 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Carnival 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 FCF Yield % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median FCF Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.43, based on 854 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. Carnival's current FCF Yield % of 8.61 is 151% 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 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 Carnival and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carnival's current FCF Yield % is 8.61, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 4.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carnival stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnival (LSE:CCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £15.00, compared to a current price of £19.04 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 8.61, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 4.48 and 151% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 3.43. Carnival's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Carnival (LSE:CCL), the current FCF Yield % is 8.61 as of Jun. 24, 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 Carnival (LSE:CCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnival stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £19.04 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £15.00.
GuruFocus considers Carnival to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CCL:
FCF Yield %: 8.61 (92% above median its 10-year median of 4.48)
GF Value™: £15.00 vs. price of £19.04 (26.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 151% above the Travel & Leisure median (#235 of 854)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carnival PLC is the largest global cruise company, with nearly 100 ships in service. Its portfolio of brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; Aida in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe. It recently folded its P&O Australia brand into Carnival. The firm also owns Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Carnival's brands attracted nearly 14 million guests in 2025.
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