Royal Caribbean GroupRCL -0.94%82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates RCL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $248.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Travel & Leisure companies, Royal Caribbean Group ranks worse than 71.12% on this metric.
Royal Caribbean Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royal Caribbean Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
RCL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 1.86 Max: 12.46
Current: 1.75
During the past 13 years, Royal Caribbean Group's highest Yield on Cost was 12.46. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 1.86.
RCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 71.12% of 412
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 3.065
vs RCL: 1.75
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Royal Caribbean Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
RCL vs ABNB, VIK, CCL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Royal Caribbean Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Royal Caribbean Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Caribbean Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Royal Caribbean Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.75 as of Jul. 11, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Royal Caribbean Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.15 to 12.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #293 out of 412 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Royal Caribbean Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Royal Caribbean Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.75 is near median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 12.46. The Travel & Leisure industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.07. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 1.75 is 42.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #293 out of 412 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Royal Caribbean Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Caribbean Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ABNB and VIK?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Royal Caribbean Group ranks #293 out of 412 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Royal Caribbean Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.07. Royal Caribbean Group's value of 1.75 is 42.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Royal Caribbean Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.15 to 12.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 3.07, Royal Caribbean Group has consistently been below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.07, based on 412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Caribbean Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.75 is 42.9% below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Royal Caribbean Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Caribbean Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.86. 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 $248.44, compared to a current price of $285.37 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 42.9% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 3.07. Royal Caribbean Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75 as of Jul. 11, 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 $285.37 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $248.44.
GuruFocus considers Royal Caribbean Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RCL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.75 (near median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: $248.44 vs. price of $285.37 (14.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.9% below the Travel & Leisure median (#293 of 412)
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 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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