Is CARNIVAL PLC (CUK) Halal?
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
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-Equity | 203.9 |
| Current Ratio | 0.3 |
| Total Assets | $51.7B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $25.23 |
| 50-Day MA | $28.76 |
| 200-Day MA | $27.12 |
| Avg Volume | 2.7M |
| Beta | 2.5 |
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52-Week Range
$13.65
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About CARNIVAL PLC (CUK)
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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