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EV/EBITDA Ratio: 8.77x

Is the EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?

The EV/EBITDA ratio of 8.77x is 41% below its 3-year average of 14.96x, near the low end of its 3-year range (7.62x–63.79x).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 5.59% below its 12-month average of 9.29x.

CCL EV/EBITDA Ratio

CCL EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

8.77x
-4.57% 1Y
CCL EV/EBITDA Ratio

CCL Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

CCL EV/EBITDA Ratio

CCL Current vs Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

CCL EV/EBITDA Ratio Metrics

EV/EBITDA RATIO

8.77x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM

9.29x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y

9.69x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y

9.69x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y

9.77x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y

10.54x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y

10.50x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-5.59%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-9.54%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-9.54%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-10.22%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-16.82%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-16.47%

CCL Competitors' EV/EBITDA Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/EBITDA RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)$39.88B8.77x9.29x9.69x9.69x
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)vs ›$42.75B21.16x24.18x33.06x37.07x
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)vs ›$43.10B18.99x19.78x19.95x20.41x
JD.com, Inc. (JD)vs ›$34.29B48.24x16.69x11.48x26.53x
D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI)vs ›$47.16B13.08x10.70x8.85x7.54x
eBay Inc. (EBAY)vs ›$47.89B20.74x18.40x15.09x13.98x
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs ›$31.22B8.93x11.62x14.48x71.18x
Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)vs ›$30.09B8.65x10.97x10.89x14.76x
Tapestry, Inc. (TPR)vs ›$29.50B30.36x35.39x18.46x15.17x
Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs ›$28.81B21.16x19.19x15.62x13.91x

EV/EBITDA vs. its own history

At 8.8, EV/EBITDA is cheaper than usual, sitting higher than 18% of its 20-year history.

20-year low

3.0

median

10.6

20-year high

63.8

cheaperricher

EV/EBITDA Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA (TTM)

Enterprise value to EBITDA is a capital-structure-neutral valuation multiple, useful for comparing companies with different debt levels and tax rates.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EV/EBITDA Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/EBITDA ratio for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The EV/EBITDA ratio for CCL stock is 8.77x.
Is Carnival Corporation & plc's EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
The EV/EBITDA ratio of 8.77x is 41% below its 3-year average of 14.96x, near the low end of its 3-year range (7.62x–63.79x).
What is the TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for CCL stock is 9.29x.
What is the 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for CCL stock is 9.69x.
What is the 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for CCL stock is 9.69x.
What is the 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for CCL stock is 9.77x.
What is the 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for CCL stock is 10.54x.
What is the 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for CCL stock is 10.50x.

CCL EV/EBITDA Ratio History

DATEEV/EBITDA RATIO
2026-06-268.77x
2026-06-258.78x
2026-06-248.87x
2026-06-238.83x
2026-06-229.11x
2026-06-189.24x
2026-06-179.06x
2026-06-169.24x
2026-06-159.10x
2026-06-128.92x
2026-06-118.72x
2026-06-108.32x
2026-06-098.65x
2026-06-088.51x
2026-06-058.58x
2026-06-048.67x
2026-06-038.54x
2026-06-028.63x
2026-06-018.60x
2026-05-298.71x
2026-05-288.68x
2026-05-278.69x
2026-05-268.45x
2026-05-228.31x
2026-05-218.35x
2026-05-208.32x
2026-05-197.92x
2026-05-188.11x
2026-05-158.06x
2026-05-148.17x
2026-05-138.14x
2026-05-128.10x
2026-05-118.21x
2026-05-088.39x
2026-05-078.51x
2026-05-068.61x
2026-05-058.28x
2026-05-048.26x
2026-05-018.44x
2026-04-308.41x
2026-04-298.24x
2026-04-288.38x
2026-04-278.46x
2026-04-248.54x
2026-04-238.44x
2026-04-228.50x
2026-04-218.58x
2026-04-208.89x
2026-04-178.93x
2026-04-168.57x
2026-04-158.85x
2026-04-148.83x
2026-04-138.65x
2026-04-108.69x
2026-04-098.67x
2026-04-088.70x
2026-04-078.17x
2026-04-068.31x
2026-04-028.25x
2026-04-018.43x
2026-03-318.30x
2026-03-307.93x
2026-03-277.98x
2026-03-268.46x
2026-03-258.55x
2026-03-248.50x
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2026-03-188.25x
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2026-03-098.68x
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2026-03-058.82x
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2026-03-029.21x
2026-02-279.67x
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2026-02-249.68x
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2026-01-309.38x
2026-01-299.59x
2026-01-289.13x
2026-01-279.12x
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2026-01-239.40x
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2026-01-219.34x
2026-01-209.30x
2026-01-169.48x
2026-01-159.58x
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2026-01-139.89x
2026-01-1210.01x
2026-01-0910.12x
2026-01-0810.03x
2026-01-0710.11x
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2026-01-059.99x
2026-01-029.88x
2025-12-319.80x
2025-12-309.86x
2025-12-299.84x
2025-12-269.83x
2025-12-249.94x
2025-12-2310.02x
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About Carnival Corporation & plc

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, New Zealand, Asia, and other global markets. It commands a significant fleet of 87 ships, collectively providing capacity for 223,000 passengers in lower berths. Carnival Corporation & plc was established in 1972 and has its headquarters situated in Miami, Florida.

Miami, FL
160,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Leisure
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Leisure
CEO
Joshua Ian Weinstein