Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Consumer Cyclical
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries. As of December 31, 2025, it operated 69 ships. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 1.5% |
| Consumer Cyclical Sector Avg FCF Yield | 5.1% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.2B |
| Market Cap | $81.6B |
| P/E Ratio | 18.8x |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s FCF yield of 1.5% is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s (RCL) free cash flow yield?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s (RCL) free cash flow yield is 1.5%. That is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).
Is RCL's free cash flow yield good?
At 1.5%, RCL's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. generate?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. generated $1.2B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $81.6B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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