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RCL P/E Ratio Analysis

19.5x

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 19.5x means investors pay $19.50 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings — a measure of how expensive the stock is relative to its profitability.

Sector Performance

39th percentile

RCL

19.5x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.7x

Prior Period

19.2x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 19.5x means investors pay $19.50 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings — a measure of how expensive the stock is relative to its profitability.

Compared to sector peers, this is below the sector median of 23.3x, placing RCL at the 39th percentile among peers, so the stock trades cheaper than most of its sector. The trend data is limited: a year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter increase is +1.5%, rising from 19.2x to 19.5x. This combination — a below-median valuation with a slight upward move — suggests limited downside from valuation compression but also little immediate upside from a discount re-rating. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the level and trend point to neither a compelling bargain nor an overlapped risk.

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.

Who are RCL's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: WELL (102.4x), IAC (104.9x), FORM (108.1x), MCHP (113.5x), MTSI (118.9x).

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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.