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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Interest Coverage Ratio: 4.95x

The interest coverage ratio for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is 4.95x as of Thursday, June 25, 2026.

RCL Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

4.95x

RCL Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)$86.08B4.95xN/AN/AN/A
Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs ›$85.70BN/A46.69x31.45x23.77x
MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)vs ›$84.14B21.63x19.41x13.82x9.74x
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs ›$78.15B4.34x4.25x4.59x4.18x
Carvana Co. (CVNA)vs ›$74.50B3.72x2.63x2.63x2.63x
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)vs ›$73.33B82.30x61.55x44.74x35.81x
General Motors Company (GM)vs ›$71.19B4.00x9.55x9.94x9.27x
Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)vs ›$101.14B5.12x5.27x6.49x5.06x
NIKE, Inc. (NKE)vs ›$61.83B12.81x18.50x20.19x21.06x
Sea Limited (SE)vs ›$56.81B55.46x36.37x26.07x26.07x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

5.0x

Debt/Equity

2.26

Current Ratio

0.18

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The interest coverage ratio for RCL stock is 4.95x.

About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a prominent global operator within the cruise sector. The company manages several well-known cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara, and Silversea Cruises. Through these brands, it offers a wide array of voyages that call upon approximately 1,000 different destinations across the globe. As of February 25, 2022, its expansive fleet comprised 61 vessels. Established in 1968, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Miami, Florida.

Miami, FL
105,950 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Travel Services
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Travel Services
CEO
Jason T. Liberty