Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 10.79%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.79% is 466% above its 5-year average of -2.95%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-17.74%–10.79%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 8.33% above its 12-month average of 9.96%.
CCL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
CCL Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
CCL Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
CCL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
10.79%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
9.96%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
3.71%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-2.95%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
2.24%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
7.29%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
7.75%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.33%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+190.84%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+465.76%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+382.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+48.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+39.17%
CCL Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL) | $39.88B | 10.79% | 9.96% | 3.71% | -2.95% |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)vs › | $42.75B | 18.97% | 18.28% | 16.75% | 13.86% |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)vs › | $43.10B | 28.27% | 30.99% | 34.86% | 35.07% |
| JD.com, Inc. (JD)vs › | $34.29B | 0.62% | 4.36% | 4.44% | 3.98% |
| D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI)vs › | $47.16B | 10.09% | 11.91% | 15.13% | 15.47% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY)vs › | $47.89B | 14.36% | 13.88% | 11.58% | 11.14% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $31.22B | 13.82% | 13.03% | 8.02% | 3.41% |
| Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)vs › | $30.09B | 18.64% | 14.65% | 10.70% | 5.38% |
| Tapestry, Inc. (TPR)vs › | $29.50B | 6.59% | 7.04% | 11.35% | 8.37% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $28.81B | 10.25% | 9.22% | 9.50% | 9.23% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
10.8%
ROE
23.7%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCL stock is 10.79%.
- Is Carnival Corporation & plc's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 10.79% is 466% above its 5-year average of -2.95%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-17.74%–10.79%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCL stock is 9.96%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCL stock is 3.71%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCL stock is -2.95%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCL stock is 2.24%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCL stock is 7.29%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CCL stock is 7.75%.
CCL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-30 | 10.79% |
| 2024-11-30 | 9.13% |
| 2023-11-30 | 4.91% |
| 2022-11-30 | -9.99% |
| 2021-11-30 | -14.80% |
| 2020-11-30 | -17.74% |
| 2019-11-30 | 8.47% |
| 2018-11-30 | 9.18% |
| 2017-11-30 | 8.03% |
| 2016-11-30 | 9.17% |
| 2015-11-30 | 7.47% |
| 2014-11-30 | 5.14% |
| 2013-11-30 | 3.81% |
| 2012-11-30 | 4.88% |
| 2011-11-30 | 6.67% |
| 2010-11-30 | 7.09% |
| 2009-11-30 | 6.51% |
| 2008-11-30 | 9.15% |
| 2007-11-30 | 9.19% |
| 2006-11-30 | 9.65% |
| 2005-11-30 | 10.32% |
| 2004-11-30 | 8.73% |
| 2003-11-30 | 6.20% |
| 2002-11-30 | 9.54% |
| 2001-11-30 | 8.83% |
| 2000-11-30 | 11.74% |
| 1999-11-30 | 14.35% |
| 1998-11-30 | 13.22% |
| 1997-11-30 | 15.05% |
| 1996-11-30 | 13.05% |
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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.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Leisure
- CEO
- Joshua Ian Weinstein