Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research

Carnival Corporation & plc is in the Consumer Cyclical sector and Travel Services industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 57/100.

Quick answer for CCL

Carnival Corporation & plc currently has a Wall Street Score of 57/100. The stored market price is $22.62. Its financial score is 8/100. Its valuation score is 100/100. The latest WSS change is +0.9 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.

What Carnival Corporation & plc does

Carnival Corporation & plc operates as a prominent global entity in the leisure travel sector. Its extensive fleet of vessels navigates to nearly 700 different ports globally, sailing under a diverse portfolio of acclaimed brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard. Beyond its core cruise operations, the company also provides port services and other related offerings. Its holdings include and it manages hotels, lodges, unique glass-domed railcars, and motor coaches. Customers primarily book their cruises through a network of travel agencies, tour operators, vacation planners, and direct online channels. The corporation maintains a broad international presence, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, N

CCL financial snapshot

Wall Street Score:
57/100
Current price:
$22.62
Market capitalization:
$30.97B
Revenue:
$27.31B
Net income:
$3.07B
Free cash flow:
$2.61B
Cash:
$2.24B
Total debt:
$26.17B
EPS:
2.31
P/E ratio:
9.8x
Financial score:
8/100
Valuation score:
100/100
Revenue score:
35/100

What stands out

  • Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.0%.
  • Free cash flow is $2.61B, showing positive cash generation.
  • The balance sheet shows $2.24B of cash versus $26.17B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
  • The latest Wall Street Score change is +0.9 points: CCL increased 0.9 points because Capital improved by 2 points, Valuation improved by 2.9 points.

What the numbers mean

Its current valuation score is 100/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as strong within the model's valuation framework.

The financial score is 8/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.

A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.

Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-14.

How to research CCL

Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.

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