RCL FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current free cash flow yield of 1.5% means that for every $100 of stock market value, the company generates about $1.50 in annual free cash flow — the cash left after operating and capital expenses.
Sector Performance
21th percentileRCL
1.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
1.5%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current free cash flow yield of 1.5% means that for every $100 of stock market value, the company generates about $1.50 in annual free cash flow — the cash left after operating and capital expenses.
That is below the sector median of 4.2%, placing RCL at the 21st percentile among peers, so most rivals offer a higher cash return per dollar invested. Over the last eight quarters the metric has been decreasing, though the year-over-year change is not available; quarter-over-quarter it rose +7.1%, from 1.4% to 1.5%. The combination of a low level and a downward long-term trend suggests the stock is pricing in growth that may not be backed by expanding cash generation, posing valuation risk if that growth stalls. However, the recent quarterly improvement hints at a possible bottoming. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict: the low yield is a negative, but not extreme enough to justify a bearish call, while the recent uptick tempers the bearish signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about RCL?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are RCL's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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1.6%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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