Carnival (MEX:CCL) Momentum Rank: 10 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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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 Momentum Rank?

Carnival MEX:CCL 76 Momentum Rank is 10 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 8.00. 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.

Carnival has the Momentum Rank of 10.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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MEX:CCL vs CCL, VIK, TCOM: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Carnival's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carnival's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carnival's Momentum Rank falls into.


MEX:CCL
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 10 mean?
Carnival (MEX:CCL) has a Momentum Rank of 10 as of Sep. 16, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Carnival and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Carnival's Momentum Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Carnival's Momentum Rank too high?
Carnival's current Momentum Rank of 10 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Carnival has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carnival's Momentum Rank compare to CCL and VIK?
Carnival's Momentum Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. Historically, Carnival's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Momentum Rank for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Carnival and its competitors. Carnival's current Momentum Rank is 10, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Momentum Rank of 10. 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 Momentum Rank is 10, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carnival (MEX:CCL), the current Momentum Rank is 10 as of Sep. 16, 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:

  • Momentum Rank: 10 (25% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • 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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