Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.143x as of September 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($1.47 Billion) by net assets ($10.29 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1991–2024)
This chart illustrates how Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read total liabilities of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.
KO:005380
|
-0.039x |
|
Investor AB ser. B
ST:INVE-B
|
0.005x |
|
Vale SA ADR
NYSE:VALE
|
0.061x |
|
ING Groep NV
AS:INGA
|
0.001x |
|
CN YANGT.PWR GDR REG S/A
F:CYZB
|
N/A |
|
ING Groep N.V
F:INNA
|
N/A |
|
America Movil SAB de CV ADR
NYSE:AMX
|
0.184x |
|
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
NASDAQ:MRVL
|
0.041x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (1991–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd from 1991 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see RCL company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $7.74 Billion | $5.26 Billion | 0.681x | -25.52% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.90 Billion | $4.48 Billion | 0.914x | +445.09% |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.87 Billion | $481.00 Million | 0.168x | +145.40% |
| 2021-12-31 | $5.09 Billion | $-1.88 Billion | -0.369x | +13.31% |
| 2020-12-31 | $8.76 Billion | $-3.73 Billion | -0.426x | -245.95% |
| 2019-12-31 | $12.73 Billion | $3.72 Billion | 0.292x | -2.29% |
| 2018-12-31 | $11.65 Billion | $3.48 Billion | 0.299x | +11.21% |
| 2017-12-31 | $10.70 Billion | $2.87 Billion | 0.269x | -2.65% |
| 2016-12-31 | $9.12 Billion | $2.52 Billion | 0.276x | +14.30% |
| 2015-12-31 | $8.06 Billion | $1.95 Billion | 0.241x | +14.68% |
| 2014-12-31 | $8.28 Billion | $1.74 Billion | 0.210x | +31.30% |
| 2013-12-31 | $8.81 Billion | $1.41 Billion | 0.160x | -3.60% |
| 2012-12-31 | $8.31 Billion | $1.38 Billion | 0.166x | -3.95% |
| 2011-12-31 | $8.41 Billion | $1.46 Billion | 0.173x | -17.31% |
| 2010-12-31 | $7.94 Billion | $1.66 Billion | 0.209x | +85.86% |
| 2009-12-31 | $7.50 Billion | $844.88 Million | 0.113x | -28.46% |
| 2008-12-31 | $6.80 Billion | $1.07 Billion | 0.157x | -16.13% |
| 2007-12-31 | $6.76 Billion | $1.27 Billion | 0.188x | +20.58% |
| 2006-12-31 | $6.09 Billion | $948.51 Million | 0.156x | -22.18% |
| 2005-12-31 | $5.55 Billion | $1.11 Billion | 0.200x | -10.74% |
| 2004-12-31 | $4.80 Billion | $1.08 Billion | 0.224x | +11.40% |
| 2003-12-31 | $4.26 Billion | $857.80 Million | 0.201x | -6.73% |
| 2002-12-31 | $4.03 Billion | $870.47 Million | 0.216x | +27.90% |
| 2001-12-31 | $3.76 Billion | $633.69 Million | 0.169x | -13.27% |
| 2000-12-31 | $3.62 Billion | $703.32 Million | 0.195x | +8.73% |
| 1999-12-31 | $3.26 Billion | $583.36 Million | 0.179x | -16.66% |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.45 Billion | $526.86 Million | 0.215x | -0.19% |
| 1997-12-31 | $2.02 Billion | $434.10 Million | 0.215x | -22.10% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.08 Billion | $299.50 Million | 0.276x | +18.62% |
| 1995-12-31 | $965.10 Million | $224.60 Million | 0.233x | -9.52% |
| 1994-12-31 | $845.60 Million | $217.50 Million | 0.257x | -13.26% |
| 1993-12-31 | $732.80 Million | $217.30 Million | 0.297x | -20.15% |
| 1992-12-31 | $464.50 Million | $172.50 Million | 0.371x | +90.59% |
| 1991-12-31 | $403.90 Million | $78.70 Million | 0.195x | -- |
About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries. As of February 12, 2025, it operated 67 ships. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.