Carnival (MEX:CCL) YoY EBITDA Growth: 3.80% (As of Feb. 2026)

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MEX:CCL Carnival PLC MEX:CCL
76 GF Score
Price MXN438.26
GF Value MXN352.19
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What is Carnival YoY EBITDA Growth?

Carnival MEX:CCL 76 YoY EBITDA Growth is 3.80% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CCL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN352.19. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Carnival's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.80%.

Carnival's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN15.67.

Carnival YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carnival's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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Carnival YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Carnival Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Carnival Quarterly Data
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Carnival YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Carnival's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Nov. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Nov. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Nov. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Nov. 2024 ) |
=(90.307-90.78)/ | 90.78 |
=-0.52 %

Carnival's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Feb. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Feb. 2025 )) |
=(15.674-15.1)/ | 15.1 |
=3.80 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 3.80% mean?
Carnival (MEX:CCL) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 3.80% as of Feb. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Carnival and its competitors.
Is Carnival's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Carnival's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 3.80%. Overall, Carnival has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carnival's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to CCL and VIK?
Carnival's YoY EBITDA Growth of 3.80% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Carnival and its competitors. Carnival's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 3.80%. 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?
Carnival (MEX:CCL) has a current YoY EBITDA Growth of 3.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN352.19, compared to a current price of MXN438.26 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 3.80%. Carnival's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carnival (MEX:CCL), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 3.80% as of Feb. 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 (MEX:CCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnival stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN438.26 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN352.19.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CCL:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 3.80%
  • GF Value™: MXN352.19 vs. price of MXN438.26 (24.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Carnival Business Description

Address Carnival House, 100 Harbour Parade, Southampton, Hampshire, GBR, S015 1ST
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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