Royal Caribbean GroupSTU:RC8 -0.85%81 ROA % is 9.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 6.22. GuruFocus rates STU:RC8 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €217.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 858 Travel & Leisure companies, Royal Caribbean Group ranks better than 90.09% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Royal Caribbean Group's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,256 Mil.
Royal Caribbean Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €35,932 Mil. Therefore, Royal Caribbean Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royal Caribbean Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:RC8'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.47 Med: 6.22 Max: 11.22
Current: 11.22
During the past 13 years, Royal Caribbean Group's highest ROA % was 11.22%. The lowest was -18.47%. And the median was 6.22%.
STU:RC8's ROA % is ranked better than 90.09% of 858
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.375
vs STU:RC8: 11.22
Royal Caribbean Group (STU:RC8) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Royal Caribbean Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Caribbean Group's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Royal Caribbean Group (STU:RC8) has a ROA % of 9.06% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 6.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #85 out of 858 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Royal Caribbean Group's ROA % too high?
Royal Caribbean Group's current ROA % of 9.06% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 6.22. The Travel & Leisure industry median ROA % is 2.38. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 9.06% is 281.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #85 out of 858 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 Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Caribbean Group's ROA % compare to ABNB and VIK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #85 out of 858 companies for ROA %. This places Royal Caribbean Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.38. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 9.06% is 281.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.22 vs. the industry median of 2.38, 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 ROA % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROA % among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.38, based on 858 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Caribbean Group's current ROA % of 9.06% is 281.5% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROA % is 2.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Caribbean Group's current ROA % is 9.06%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 6.22. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €217.99, compared to a current price of €280.50 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 9.06%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 6.22 and 281.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.38. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Caribbean Group (STU:RC8), the current ROA % is 9.06% 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 €280.50 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €217.99.
GuruFocus considers Royal Caribbean Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RC8:
ROA %: 9.06% (46% above median its 10-year median of 6.22)
GF Value™: €217.99 vs. price of €280.50 (28.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 281.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#85 of 858)
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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