CCLNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

36.1%

Higher than 48% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 1928h ago

Sector Performance

48th percentile

CCL

36.1%

Sector Median

36.3%

Sector Avg

30.2%

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Deep Analysis

Carnival's current Gross Margin of 36.1% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps about 36.1 cents after covering the direct costs of operating its cruises, serving as a measure of core profitability.

This sits just below the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 36.3%, placing Carnival at the 48th percentile among its peers—essentially in line with the typical company. The trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is reported as N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, so there is no trajectory to assess. Because the current margin level is near the sector median but without any trend information, the investment risk or opportunity cannot be evaluated from this metric alone. This neutral positioning—neither notably high nor low—supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict on the stock, as it offers no clear positive or negative signal beyond the average.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CCL?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does CCL's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

CCL's Gross Margin of 36.1% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 36.3%, placing it in the 48th percentile.

Who are CCL's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Gross Margin include: BBWI (42.6%), SE (44.3%), YUM (44.7%), RIDE (49.4%), CZR (50.3%).

The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.