Is CARNIVAL PLC (CUK) Halal?

NYSE Consumer Cyclical United States $33.3B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
CARNIVAL PLC (CUK) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 82.9% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. CARNIVAL PLC operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from November 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 82.9%
/ 30%
5.7%
/ 30%
2.0%
/ 30%
0.19%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 82.9%
/ 33%
5.7%
/ 33%
2.0%
/ 33%
0.19%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 54.2%
/ 33%
3.7%
/ 33%
1.3%
/ 33%
0.19%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 82.9%
/ 33%
5.7%
/ 33%
2.0%
/ 33%
0.19%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 54.2%
/ 33%
3.7%
/ 33%
1.3%
/ 50%
0.19%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
10.6
Forward: 8.9
EPS
$2.27
Dividend Yield
62.0%
Payout: 6.6%
P/B Ratio
2.6
EV/EBITDA
8.1
EV: $58.5B
Revenue
$26.6B
Growth: 6.1%
Beta
2.5
High volatility
Current Ratio
0.3

Profitability

Gross Margin 56.0%
Operating Margin 9.8%
Net Margin 11.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 27.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) 5.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$6.2B
Free Cash Flow$2.6B
Total Debt$28.0B
Debt-to-Equity203.9
Current Ratio0.3
Total Assets$51.7B

Price & Trading

Last Close$25.23
50-Day MA$28.76
200-Day MA$27.12
Avg Volume2.7M
Beta2.5
52-Week Range
$13.65
$33.72

About CARNIVAL PLC (CUK)

CEO
Mr. Joshua Ian Weinstein
Employees
160,000
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Travel Services
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$33.3B
Currency
USD

Carnival Corporation & plc, a cruise company, provides leisure travel services in North America, Australia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: North America Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other. It operates port destinations and islands, as well as owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motorcoaches. The company offers its services under the AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn brands. It sells its cruises through travel agents, tour operators, vacation planners, websites, and onboard future cruise consultants. Carnival Corporation & plc was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CARNIVAL PLC (CUK) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CARNIVAL PLC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is CARNIVAL PLC's debt ratio?

CARNIVAL PLC's debt ratio is 82.9% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 54.2%.

What are CARNIVAL PLC's key financial metrics?

CARNIVAL PLC has a market capitalization of $33.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 10.6, and revenue of $26.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 56.0% and a net margin of 11.5%. Return on equity stands at 27.9%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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