Stock on Focus: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH)

Company Profile:

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. operates as a cruise line company that offers various itineraries. It provides cruises ranging from 1 day to 180 days itineraries to approximately 510 destinations worldwide. The company offers its products through independent travel agents, wholesalers, and tour operators. It operates 24 ships under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands with approximately 46,500 Berths. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Recent News:

For the third quarter ended September 30, 2016, the Company generated GAAP net income of $342.4 million or EPS of $1.50 compared to $251.8 million or $1.09 in the prior year. Total revenue increased 15.6% to $1.5 billion.

Basswood Capital Management L.L.C. increased its position in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:NCLH) by 5.3% during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Fundamental Analysis:

Ninestocks analyzes several different financial aspects: Growth, Profitability, solvency and efficiency.

Growth – Measures the growth of both the company’s income statement and cash flow.

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Profitability – Measures the historical price movement of the stock.

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Solvency – Measures the solvency of the company based on several ratios.

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Efficiency – Measures the strength and historic growth of a company’s return on invested capital.

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Conclusion:

NCLH’s strengths can be seen in its strong growth, better profitability and strong solvency compared with its peers. Its revenue and net income have increased over several years. Technical indicators signal the bullish signs, as there is a bullish cross in MACD and RSI stands at 53.00 with positive bias. We rate Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) a BUY.