EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ESEA - MHY235921357 - Common Stock
55.52 USD
-0.03 (-0.05%)
ESEA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While ESEA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. ESEA is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! ESEA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ESEA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ESEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
ESEA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years ESEA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 20.09%, ESEA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
ESEA has a better Return On Equity (32.73%) than 97.14% of its industry peers.
ESEA has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.89%) than 94.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESEA is significantly above the industry average of 18.85%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.89%) for ESEA is well below the 3 year average (24.56%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ESEA had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.09% | ||
| ROE | 32.73% | ||
| ROIC | 17.89% |
ROA(3y)26.12%
ROA(5y)20.1%
ROE(3y)45.73%
ROE(5y)40.33%
ROIC(3y)24.56%
ROIC(5y)20%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 53.75%, ESEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESEA has grown nicely.
ESEA has a Operating Margin of 54.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESEA has grown nicely.
ESEA's Gross Margin of 96.17% is amongst the best of the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
ESEA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 54.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 53.75% | ||
| GM | 96.17% |
OM growth 3Y3.33%
OM growth 5Y62.43%
PM growth 3Y5.47%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.2%
GM growth 5Y0.38%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ESEA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESEA has more shares outstanding
ESEA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESEA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ESEA has an Altman-Z score of 2.37. This is not the best score and indicates that ESEA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ESEA (2.37) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that ESEA is not too dependend on debt financing.
ESEA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
ROIC/WACC2.08
WACC8.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.48 indicates that ESEA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ESEA has a Current ratio of 1.48. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESEA outperforms 45.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that ESEA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ESEA has a Quick ratio (1.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ESEA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.13%.
Measured over the past years, ESEA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.33% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ESEA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.25% in the last year.
ESEA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 39.71% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.13%
EPS 3Y33.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.25%
Revenue growth 3Y31.37%
Revenue growth 5Y39.71%
Sales Q2Q%-2.54%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ESEA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.45% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ESEA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.37%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y1.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.65, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ESEA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ESEA is valued cheaper than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
ESEA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.07, the valuation of ESEA can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ESEA is valued cheaper than 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
ESEA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESEA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ESEA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ESEA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ESEA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.04%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.07, ESEA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
ESEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.04% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ESEA grows each year by 53.86%, which is quite nice.
ESEA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ESEA has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.86%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
ESEA pays out 14.17% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ESEA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP14.17%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
NASDAQ:ESEA (10/17/2025, 8:08:32 PM)
55.52
-0.03 (-0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.04%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap389.20M
Analysts82.5
Price Target74.46 (34.11%)
Short Float %1.45%
Short Ratio0.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.04% |
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.86%
DP14.17%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.87%
Min EPS beat(2)12.39%
Max EPS beat(2)19.35%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.37%
Max EPS beat(4)19.35%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)15.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)17.16%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)12.81%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.25%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.25%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.15%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.07%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.82%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)25.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.07 | ||
| P/S | 1.76 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.07 | ||
| P/tB | 1.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
EPS(TTM)15.21
EY27.4%
EPS(NY)18.09
Fwd EY32.59%
FCF(TTM)-7.24
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)18.28
OCFY32.93%
SpS31.53
BVpS51.78
TBVpS51.78
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.09% | ||
| ROE | 32.73% | ||
| ROCE | 22.64% | ||
| ROIC | 17.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 20.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.75% | ||
| OM | 54.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 53.75% | ||
| GM | 96.17% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)26.12%
ROA(5y)20.1%
ROE(3y)45.73%
ROE(5y)40.33%
ROIC(3y)24.56%
ROIC(5y)20%
ROICexc(3y)28.17%
ROICexc(5y)22.89%
ROICexgc(3y)28.17%
ROICexgc(5y)22.89%
ROCE(3y)31.08%
ROCE(5y)25.32%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.99%
ROICexcg growth 5Y67.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y67.54%
OM growth 3Y3.33%
OM growth 5Y62.43%
PM growth 3Y5.47%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.2%
GM growth 5Y0.38%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 678.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 80.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
F-Score6
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC2.08
Cap/Depr(3y)553.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)539.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)64.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)54.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.13%
EPS 3Y33.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0.72%
EPS Next Y20.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.25%
Revenue growth 3Y31.37%
Revenue growth 5Y39.71%
Sales Q2Q%-2.54%
Revenue Next Year8.37%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y1.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.22%
EBIT growth 3Y35.75%
EBIT growth 5Y126.92%
EBIT Next Year33.98%
EBIT Next 3Y12.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-726.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y16.62%
OCF growth 3Y34.56%
OCF growth 5Y109.18%