Carnival Corporation (CCL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Carnival Corporation stock (CCL) is currently trading at $25.73. Carnival Corporation PE ratio is 12.61. Carnival Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.32. Analyst consensus price target for CCL is $36.48. WallStSmart rates CCL as Moderate Buy.
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- Carnival Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
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CCL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Carnival Corporation (CCL)
CCL trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $94.54, offering a 65% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Carnival Corporation (CCL) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, return on equity. Concerns around operating margin. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Carnival Corporation (CCL) Key Strengths (6)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $26 in profit
Earnings per share surging 35.80% year-over-year
71.36% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Good growth relative to its price
Paying $1.32 for every $1 of annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Carnival Corporation (CCL) Areas to Watch (4)
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Modest revenue growth at 6.60%
Fairly priced relative to book value
Decent profitability, keeps $10 per $100 revenue
Carnival Corporation (CCL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 72/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 4.5/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.08), Price/Sales (1.32) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 25.60%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 35.80%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.72) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 6.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 9.65%, Profit Margin at 10.40%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 25.60% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 6.60% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
The combination of Return on Equity and EPS Growth makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Operating Margin, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B grade.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CCL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CCL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.32x trades 39% below its historical average of 2.19x (5th percentile). The current valuation is 63% below its historical high of 3.61x set in Jan 2007, and 31% above its historical low of 1.01x in Jan 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~1.6x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Carnival Corporation (CCL) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › TRAVEL SERVICES
The Big Picture
Carnival Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 26.6B with 7% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 10.4% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 2560.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 12M in free cash flow and 1.5B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 2.28 is elevated. High leverage amplifies both gains and losses and increases financial risk.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Carnival Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 2.46, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Debt management: total debt of 28.0B is significantly higher than cash (1.9B). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor TRAVEL SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Carnival Corporation.
Bottom Line
Carnival Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Carnival Corporation(CCL)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
TRAVEL SERVICES
USA
Carnival Corporation & plc is a British-American cruise operator, currently the world's largest travel leisure company, with a combined fleet of over 100 vessels across 10 cruise line brands.