Royal Caribbean GroupSTU:RC8 +0.28%81 Net Margin % is 21.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 16.14. GuruFocus rates STU:RC8 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €216.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Travel & Leisure companies, Royal Caribbean Group ranks better than 90.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royal Caribbean Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:RC8'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -343.34 Med: 16.14 Max: 24.37
Current: 24.37
STU:RC8's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.91% of 847
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 4.78
vs STU:RC8: 24.37
Royal Caribbean Group (STU:RC8) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Royal Caribbean Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Royal Caribbean Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Royal Caribbean Group's Net Margin % 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.
STU:RC8 vs ABNB, VIK, CCL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Royal Caribbean Group's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Royal Caribbean Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Caribbean Group's Net Margin % 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 (STU:RC8) has a Net Margin % of 21.14% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 16.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #77 out of 847 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Royal Caribbean Group's Net Margin % too high?
Royal Caribbean Group's current Net Margin % of 21.14% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 16.14. The Travel & Leisure industry median Net Margin % is 4.78. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 21.14% is 342.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #77 out of 847 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Royal Caribbean Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Caribbean Group's Net Margin % compare to ABNB and VIK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #77 out of 847 companies for Net Margin %. This places Royal Caribbean Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.78. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 21.14% is 342.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.14 vs. the industry median of 4.78, 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 Net Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Net Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 4.78, based on 847 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Caribbean Group's current Net Margin % of 21.14% is 342.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Caribbean Group's current Net Margin % is 21.14%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 16.14. 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 (STU:RC8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €216.77, compared to a current price of €282.90 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 21.14%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 16.14 and 342.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 4.78. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Caribbean Group (STU:RC8), the current Net Margin % is 21.14% as of Mar. 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 (STU:RC8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Caribbean Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €282.90 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €216.77.
GuruFocus considers Royal Caribbean Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RC8:
Net Margin %: 21.14% (31% above median its 10-year median of 16.14)
GF Value™: €216.77 vs. price of €282.90 (30.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 342.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#77 of 847)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:RC8 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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