P/E Ratio
Higher than 30% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 24h ago
Sector Performance
30th percentileRCL
16.8x
Sector Median
23.4x
Sector Avg
39.6x
Deep Analysis
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) has a P/E Ratio of 16.8x as of May 2026.
This places RCL in the 30th percentile of the Consumer Cyclical sector, which has a median P/E Ratio of 23.4x and a sector average of 39.6x. RCL's P/E Ratio is 28.4% below the sector median. In context: Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about RCL?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
How does RCL's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
RCL's P/E Ratio of 16.8x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 23.4x, placing it in the 30th percentile.
Who are RCL's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by P/E Ratio include: RH (19.3x), BOOT (19.3x), YETI (19.2x), COLM (18.5x), BALL (17.9x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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16.8x
Sector Median
23.4x
Sector Avg
39.6x
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