Carnival (MEX:CCL) Stock Based Compensation: MXN1,007 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


MEX:CCL Carnival PLC MEX:CCL
76 GF Score
Price MXN438.26
GF Value MXN352.19
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What is Carnival Stock Based Compensation?

Carnival MEX:CCL 76 Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,007 Mil 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.

Carnival's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN482 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN1,007 Mil.

Carnival Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Carnival Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Carnival Stock Based Compensation Chart

Carnival Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Stock Based Compensation
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Carnival Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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Carnival Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN1,007 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of MXN1,007 Mil mean?
Carnival (MEX:CCL) has a Stock Based Compensation of MXN1,007 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Carnival and its competitors.
Is Carnival's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Carnival's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,007 Mil. Overall, Carnival has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carnival's Stock Based Compensation compare to CCL and VIK?
Carnival's Stock Based Compensation of MXN1,007 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Carnival and its competitors. Carnival's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,007 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation of MXN1,007 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,007 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carnival (MEX:CCL), the current Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,007 Mil 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:

  • Stock Based Compensation: MXN1,007 Mil
  • 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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