Carnival Competitors

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) are both large-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

64.1% of Carnival shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.4% of Royal Caribbean Cruises shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.0% of Carnival shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.1% of Royal Caribbean Cruises shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Carnival and Royal Caribbean Cruises' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Carnival has a beta of 1.94, suggesting that its stock price is 94% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Royal Caribbean Cruises has a beta of 2.66, suggesting that its stock price is 166% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Carnival and Royal Caribbean Cruises' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Carnival has higher revenue and earnings than Royal Caribbean Cruises. Carnival is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Royal Caribbean Cruises, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Carnival and Royal Caribbean Cruises, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Carnival presently has a consensus price target of $20.2526, indicating a potential upside of 34.39%. Royal Caribbean Cruises has a consensus price target of $73.00, indicating a potential upside of 13.02%. Given Carnival's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Carnival is more favorable than Royal Caribbean Cruises.

Summary

Carnival beats Royal Caribbean Cruises on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE:BIP) and Carnival (NYSE:CCL) are both large-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

49.8% of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.1% of Carnival shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.0% of Carnival shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its share price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Carnival has a beta of 1.94, meaning that its share price is 94% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Carnival's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Carnival, as reported by MarketBeat.

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners currently has a consensus target price of $50.1818, suggesting a potential upside of 6.29%. Carnival has a consensus target price of $20.2526, suggesting a potential upside of 34.39%. Given Carnival's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Carnival is more favorable than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Carnival's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Carnival has higher revenue and earnings than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Carnival is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Carnival beats Brookfield Infrastructure Partners on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Carnival (NYSE:CUK) and Carnival (NYSE:CCL) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Carnival and Carnival's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Carnival and Carnival, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Carnival has a consensus target price of $20.2526, indicating a potential upside of 34.39%. Given Carnival's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Carnival is more favorable than Carnival.

Profitability

This table compares Carnival and Carnival's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

8.5% of Carnival shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.1% of Carnival shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Carnival shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 24.0% of Carnival shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk & Volatility

Carnival has a beta of 1.94, suggesting that its stock price is 94% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Carnival has a beta of 1.94, suggesting that its stock price is 94% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Carnival beats Carnival on 6 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) and Kirby (NYSE:KEX) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Carnival and Kirby, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Carnival currently has a consensus target price of $20.2526, indicating a potential upside of 34.39%. Kirby has a consensus target price of $69.8571, indicating a potential upside of 94.21%. Given Kirby's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Kirby is more favorable than Carnival.

Risk and Volatility

Carnival has a beta of 1.94, indicating that its share price is 94% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kirby has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Carnival and Kirby's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

64.1% of Carnival shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.7% of Kirby shares are held by institutional investors. 24.0% of Carnival shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Kirby shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Carnival and Kirby's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Carnival has higher revenue and earnings than Kirby. Carnival is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kirby, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Matson (NYSE:MATX) and Carnival (NYSE:CCL) are both transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends and earnings.

Volatility and Risk

Matson has a beta of 1.21, meaning that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Carnival has a beta of 1.94, meaning that its stock price is 94% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Matson and Carnival's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Carnival has higher revenue and earnings than Matson. Carnival is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Matson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

86.1% of Matson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.1% of Carnival shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of Matson shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.0% of Carnival shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Matson and Carnival's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Matson and Carnival, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Matson currently has a consensus target price of $41.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.56%. Carnival has a consensus target price of $20.2526, suggesting a potential upside of 34.39%. Given Carnival's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Carnival is more favorable than Matson.

Teekay Lng Partners (NYSE:TGP) and Carnival (NYSE:CCL) are both transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, dividends, risk and earnings.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Teekay Lng Partners and Carnival's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Carnival has higher revenue and earnings than Teekay Lng Partners. Carnival is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Teekay Lng Partners, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Teekay Lng Partners and Carnival, as provided by MarketBeat.

Teekay Lng Partners currently has a consensus price target of $16.50, suggesting a potential upside of 59.57%. Carnival has a consensus price target of $20.2526, suggesting a potential upside of 34.39%. Given Teekay Lng Partners' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Teekay Lng Partners is more favorable than Carnival.

Profitability

This table compares Teekay Lng Partners and Carnival's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Teekay Lng Partners has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Carnival has a beta of 1.94, suggesting that its stock price is 94% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

27.8% of Teekay Lng Partners shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.1% of Carnival shares are held by institutional investors. 24.0% of Carnival shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.