Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 14.90%
Is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 14.90% is 1192% above its 5-year average of 1.15%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-15.65%–14.90%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 2.44% above its 12-month average of 14.54%.
RCL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
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RCL Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
RCL Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
RCL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
14.90%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
14.54%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
9.19%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
1.15%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
4.14%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
7.72%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
5.14%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.44%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+62.18%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1191.91%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+259.98%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+92.97%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+190.12%
RCL Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) | $86.08B | 14.90% | 14.54% | 9.19% | 1.15% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs › | $85.70B | 19.16% | 18.93% | 18.27% | 2.36% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)vs › | $84.14B | 11.78% | 14.75% | 13.57% | 9.51% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs › | $78.15B | 11.29% | 13.84% | 13.21% | 9.40% |
| Carvana Co. (CVNA)vs › | $74.50B | -33.63% | -10.16% | -10.10% | -9.08% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)vs › | $73.33B | 17.10% | 16.96% | 16.07% | 14.27% |
| General Motors Company (GM)vs › | $71.19B | 1.16% | 2.58% | 3.32% | 3.26% |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)vs › | $101.14B | 15.59% | 15.33% | 16.05% | 12.10% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE)vs › | $61.83B | 11.57% | 15.04% | 16.70% | 16.54% |
| Sea Limited (SE)vs › | $56.81B | 8.10% | 5.54% | -0.59% | -6.30% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
14.9%
ROE
45.7%
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 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
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for RCL stock is 14.90%.
- Is Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 14.90% is 1192% above its 5-year average of 1.15%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-15.65%–14.90%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RCL stock is 14.54%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RCL stock is 9.19%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RCL stock is 1.15%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RCL stock is 4.14%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RCL stock is 7.72%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RCL stock is 5.14%.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 14.90% |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.19% |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.46% |
| 2022-12-31 | -2.80% |
| 2021-12-31 | -14.18% |
| 2020-12-31 | -15.65% |
| 2019-12-31 | 8.30% |
| 2018-12-31 | 8.24% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.33% |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.71% |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.03% |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.33% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.60% |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.33% |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.36% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.60% |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.00% |
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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.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Travel Services
- CEO
- Jason T. Liberty