RCL (Royal Caribbean Group) Tax Expense: $26 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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GF Value $247.23
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What is Royal Caribbean Group Tax Expense?

Royal Caribbean Group RCL -1.40% 83 Tax Expense is $26 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RCL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $247.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Royal Caribbean Group's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $26 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $26 Mil.


Royal Caribbean Group  (NYSE:RCL) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Royal Caribbean Group Tax Expense Historical Data

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Royal Caribbean Group Tax Expense Chart

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Royal Caribbean Group Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $26 Mil.

* 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 Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $26 Mil mean?
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) has a Tax Expense of $26 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors.
Is Royal Caribbean Group's Tax Expense too high?
Royal Caribbean Group's current Tax Expense is $26 Mil. Overall, Royal Caribbean Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Caribbean Group's Tax Expense compare to ABNB and VIK?
Royal Caribbean Group's Tax Expense of $26 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 Tax Expense for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. Royal Caribbean Group's current Tax Expense is $26 Mil. 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 (RCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $247.23, compared to a current price of $318.13 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $26 Mil. Royal Caribbean Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), the current Tax Expense is $26 Mil 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 (RCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Caribbean Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $318.13 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $247.23. GuruFocus considers Royal Caribbean Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RCL:

  • Tax Expense: $26 Mil
  • GF Value™: $247.23 vs. price of $318.13 (28.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Royal Caribbean Group Business Description

Address 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL, USA, 33132
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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