Carnival Plc ADS (CUK)vsExpedia Group Inc. (EXPE)
CUK
Carnival Plc ADS
$27.47
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $38.08B
EXPE
Expedia Group Inc.
$279.35
-1.83%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $32.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Carnival Plc ADS generates 72% more annual revenue ($26.98B vs $15.70B). EXPE leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 11.5%. EXPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. EXPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
CUK
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
EXPE
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+75.5%
Fair Value
$134.00
Current Price
$27.47
$106.53 discount
Margin of Safety
-8.6%
Fair Value
$215.11
Current Price
$279.35
$64.24 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 35.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 168 in profit
Earnings expanding 188.7% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 27.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CUK
The strongest argument for CUK centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : EXPE
The strongest argument for EXPE centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 14.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CUK
The primary concerns for CUK are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.28 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : EXPE
The primary concerns for EXPE are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CUK carries more volatility with a beta of 2.33 — expect wider price swings.
EXPE is growing revenue faster at 14.0% — sustainability is the question.
EXPE generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TRAVEL SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EXPE scores higher overall (72/100 vs 67/100) and 14.0% revenue growth. CUK offers better value entry with a 75.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Carnival Plc ADS
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Carnival Corporation & plc is a leisure travel company. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Visit Website →Expedia Group Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Expedia Group, Inc. is an American online travel shopping company for consumer and small business travel. Its websites, which are primarily travel fare aggregators and travel metasearch engines, include Expedia.com, Vrbo (previously HomeAway), Hotels.com, Hotwire.com, Orbitz, Travelocity, trivago and CarRentals.com.
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