Carnival Corporation (CCL)

Return on total capital

Nov 30, 2025 Nov 30, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Nov 30, 2021
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 4,121,000 3,670,000 2,004,000 -4,471,000 -7,921,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 12,284,000 9,252,000 6,882,000 7,064,000 12,145,000
Return on total capital 33.55% 39.67% 29.12% -63.29% -65.22%

November 30, 2025 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $4,121,000K ÷ ($—K + $12,284,000K)
= 33.55%


Peer comparison

Nov 30, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Return on total capital
Carnival Corporation
CCL
33.55%
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
RCL