Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH) faced a steep 15.01% decrease on Tuesday, despite a consecutive four-day winning streak. This sudden drop reflects investors’ growing apprehensions about the cruise industry’s future. This fall in share price occurred irrespective of the robust sales growth and impressive year-on-year quarterly revenue increases witnessed by Norwegian Cruise Line and their own business unit.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Earnings and Returns
Norwegian Cruise Line’s earnings per share (EPS) for the past year remained at a mere 3.46, leading investors to begin expressing concerns. Its negative return on equity of -205.46% provides an indication that the company operated at a loss throughout the previous year. Moreover, return on equity, which measures the ability to generate profits from shareholders’ investments, provides no hope for future growth.
Sales Growth and Revenue
Sales growth at the company for this quarter currently stands at an impressive 82.8%, and projections anticipate an increase to 621% by the subsequent quarter. This surge may be a response to economies reopening and the release of pent-up consumer travel demand. The past year’s revenue increased by 249.1%, accumulating to 6.14B over the span of 12 months.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s EBITDA
Norwegian Cruise Line’s EBITDA, accounting for non-operating expenses such as interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization incurred on capital investments, currently stands at 86.52.
Travel Industry Challenges
The drop in Norwegian Cruise Line’s stock price underlines larger concerns within the global travel and cruise industry amidst the ongoing health crisis. This situation serves as a stark reminder of the volatility and risk inherent in stock markets, especially those significantly impacted by pandemics like Ebola. While Norwegian’s fortunes could change either way once economies recover and travel restrictions ease, investors at this point remain cautious.
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