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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Free Cash Flow Yield: 1.58%

Is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s free cash flow yield high or low?

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s free cash flow yield of 1.58% is 56% below its 3-year average of 3.58%, near the low end of its 3-year range (1.26%–10.46%).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 39.53% below its 12-month average of 2.61%.

RCL Free Cash Flow Yield

RCL Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

1.58%
-42.12% 1Y
RCL Free Cash Flow Yield

RCL Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

RCL Free Cash Flow Yield

RCL Current vs Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

RCL Free Cash Flow Yield Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD

1.58%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM

2.61%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y

3.36%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y

3.34%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y

3.97%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y

3.84%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y

3.87%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-39.53%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-52.95%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-52.76%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-60.15%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-58.86%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-59.18%

RCL Competitors' Free Cash Flow Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPFREE CASH FLOW YIELDTTM3Y5Y
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)$86.08B1.58%2.61%3.36%3.34%
Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs ›$85.70B5.18%5.56%5.03%4.27%
MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)vs ›$84.14B12.72%8.32%6.67%5.03%
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs ›$78.15B2.71%3.14%3.33%3.04%
Carvana Co. (CVNA)vs ›$74.50B1.47%1.24%2.97%2.97%
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)vs ›$73.33B3.58%3.28%3.76%3.76%
General Motors Company (GM)vs ›$71.19B17.18%11.01%11.01%8.50%
Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)vs ›$101.14B3.01%2.81%3.32%3.04%
NIKE, Inc. (NKE)vs ›$61.83B1.69%2.77%3.95%3.27%
Sea Limited (SE)vs ›$56.81B5.39%4.82%3.95%3.23%

Yield Comparison

FCF Yield

1.58%

Earnings Yield

5.11%

Dividend Yield

1.56%

Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100

How FCF Yield is used:

  • Shows free cash flow after capital expenditures relative to market cap
  • Can be compared with earnings yield and dividend yield
  • Can be compared with the company's historical range
  • Can be compared with peers that report positive free cash flow

FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Free Cash Flow Yield Formula & Definition

FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Free Cash Flow Yield FAQ

What is the free cash flow yield for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The free cash flow yield for RCL stock is 1.58%.
Is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s free cash flow yield high or low?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s free cash flow yield of 1.58% is 56% below its 3-year average of 3.58%, near the low end of its 3-year range (1.26%–10.46%).
What is the TTM average free cash flow yield for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The TTM average free cash flow yield for RCL stock is 2.61%.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow yield for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The 3Y average free cash flow yield for RCL stock is 3.36%.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow yield for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The 5Y average free cash flow yield for RCL stock is 3.34%.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow yield for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The 10Y average free cash flow yield for RCL stock is 3.97%.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow yield for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The 15Y average free cash flow yield for RCL stock is 3.84%.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow yield for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
The 20Y average free cash flow yield for RCL stock is 3.87%.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Free Cash Flow Yield History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW YIELD
2026-06-241.58%
2026-06-231.63%
2026-06-221.64%
2026-06-181.62%
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2026-05-081.84%
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2026-05-061.76%
2026-05-051.92%
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2026-04-301.92%
2026-04-291.78%
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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