EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ESEA - MHY235921357 - Common Stock
61.98 USD
-0.34 (-0.55%)
Overall ESEA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ESEA against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While ESEA has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. ESEA may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally ESEA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ESEA was profitable.
In the past year ESEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
ESEA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ESEA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ESEA (20.09%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 32.73%, ESEA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ESEA (17.89%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ESEA is significantly above the industry average of 7.39%.
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
ESEA has a Profit Margin of 53.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
ESEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ESEA (54.71%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
ESEA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 96.17%, ESEA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ESEA has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ESEA is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESEA has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ESEA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESEA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.50 indicates that ESEA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ESEA has a Altman-Z score of 2.50. This is in the better half of the industry: ESEA outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
ESEA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ESEA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.46. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESEA outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC2.07
WACC8.63%
2.3 Liquidity
ESEA has a Current Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that ESEA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ESEA (1.48) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ESEA has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that ESEA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ESEA (1.43) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.13% over the past year.
ESEA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.33% yearly.
The Revenue for ESEA has decreased by -12.25% in the past year. This is quite bad
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.45% on average over the next years.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 4.07, the valuation of ESEA can be described as very cheap.
ESEA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ESEA is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ESEA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.43, the valuation of ESEA can be described as very cheap.
ESEA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ESEA is cheaper than 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
ESEA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESEA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.86 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of ESEA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.57%, ESEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ESEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.45. ESEA pays more dividend than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
ESEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.57% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ESEA grows each year by 53.86%, which is quite nice.
ESEA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of ESEA decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.86%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
14.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESEA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
ESEA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP14.17%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
NASDAQ:ESEA (9/26/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
61.98
-0.34 (-0.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.04%
Inst Owner Change112.58%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap434.48M
Analysts82.22
Price Target74.46 (20.14%)
Short Float %0.92%
Short Ratio0.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.57% |
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)22.35%
PT rev (3m)30.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.43 | ||
| P/S | 1.97 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.39 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 1.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.86 |
EPS(TTM)15.21
EY24.54%
EPS(NY)18.09
Fwd EY29.19%
FCF(TTM)-7.24
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)18.28
OCFY29.5%
SpS31.53
BVpS51.78
TBVpS51.78
PEG (NY)0.2
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 | 2.5 |
F-Score6
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC2.07
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 Year27.84%
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%