RCL EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
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RCL's ev/ebitda is higher than 65% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
RCL EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of RCL’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 4.5 to 67.3, averaging 14.4.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.2 | 14.2 | 16.9 | 13.1 |
| 2025 | 10.9 | 14.7 | 18.1 | 14.2 |
| 2024 | 11.1 | 12.6 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| 2023 | 11.0 | 28.4 | 67.3 | 14.6 |
| 2020 | 4.5 | 10.2 | 15.1 | 12.3 |
| 2019 | 9.1 | 10.5 | 11.6 | 11.1 |
| 2018 | 9.3 | 11.3 | 12.7 | 9.7 |
| 2017 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 12.5 | 11.6 |
| 2016 | 10.1 | 11.5 | 13.7 | 11.4 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is RCL EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s EV/EBITDA is currently 13.1, which is above average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for RCL is approximately 12.2. See all RCL valuation metrics →
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