Where it trades today
trading 0% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- NCLH trades at 8.6x earnings versus 20.0x for the sector, which means the rerating case depends on proving the discount is too harsh.
- NCLH carries a beta of 1.88, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- NCLH remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 45.9% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- NCLH is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer cyclical than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- There is little income cushion here, so total return depends mainly on price appreciation and execution staying on track.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for NCLH come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for NCLH. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:57 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What Norwegian Cruise Line does
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a cruise company in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It offers itineraries to destinations, such as Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa, Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Alaska; and inter-island itinerary in Hawaii. The company also provides features, amenities, and activities, including various accommodations, dining venues, bars and lounges, spas, casino and retail shopping areas, and entertainment choices; shore excursions at each port of call, and air transportation and hotel packages for stays before or after a voyage. It offers its products and…
What analysts expect
NCLH carries a buy consensus from 25 analysts, with an average price target of $20.52 versus $14.12 today (+45.3%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
NCLH generated $10.15B in trailing revenue (4.9% year over year), with a 7.5% net margin, and -$1.68B of free cash flow, against $15.76B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.83B | $4.19B | $1.56B | $423.25M | $0.94 | -$1.17B |
| 2024 | $9.48B | $3.79B | $1.47B | $910.26M | $2.09 | $838.87M |
| 2023 | $8.55B | $3.08B | $930.91M | $166.18M | $0.39 | -$744.65M |
| 2022 | $4.84B | $576.67M | -$1.55B | -$2.27B | -$5.41 | -$1.57B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
NCLH beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$253.71$2.74TWhat the chart is saying
Norwegian Cruise Line trades at $14.12, 45.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.88, it shows more sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is NCLH a good buy right now?
Norwegian Cruise Line trades at 8.6x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Medium based on 29.4% volatility.
Does NCLH pay dividends?
Norwegian Cruise Line does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
How volatile is NCLH?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 29.4% and beta of 1.88, NCLH is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for NCLH?
The average analyst price target for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) is $20.52 based on 25 analyst estimates, about 45.3% above the current price of $14.12. The published range runs from $15.00 to $32.00.
How much revenue does NCLH generate?
Norwegian Cruise Line reported $10.15B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 4.9% year over year. Net margin sits at 7.5%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.