EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ESEA • MHY235921357
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This ESEA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ESEA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ESEA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ESEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years ESEA has been profitable.
- ESEA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of ESEA (19.55%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
- ESEA's Return On Equity of 29.55% is amongst the best of the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.54%, ESEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESEA is significantly above the industry average of 6.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.55% | ||
| ROE | 29.55% | ||
| ROIC | 15.54% |
ROA(3y)21.87%
ROA(5y)23.41%
ROE(3y)34.53%
ROE(5y)44.37%
ROIC(3y)18.72%
ROIC(5y)21.76%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 60.11%, ESEA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- ESEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of ESEA (57.08%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- ESEA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ESEA's Gross Margin of 96.64% 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 | 57.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 60.11% | ||
| GM | 96.64% |
OM growth 3Y-0.73%
OM growth 5Y34.16%
PM growth 3Y1.12%
PM growth 5Y57.55%
GM growth 3Y0.64%
GM growth 5Y-0.49%
2. ESEA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ESEA is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ESEA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- ESEA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ESEA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.82 indicates that ESEA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.82, ESEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- ESEA has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.38. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ESEA would need 3.38 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- ESEA's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESEA outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that ESEA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.43, ESEA is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC2.17
WACC7.15%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.89 indicates that ESEA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- ESEA has a better Current ratio (4.89) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 4.82 indicates that ESEA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- ESEA has a better Quick ratio (4.82) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.82 |
3. ESEA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.39% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 116.56% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- ESEA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.23%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 33.72% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.39%
EPS 3Y4.21%
EPS 5Y116.56%
EPS Q2Q%34.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.23%
Revenue growth 3Y7.64%
Revenue growth 5Y33.72%
Sales Q2Q%7.65%
3.2 Future
- ESEA is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -9.55% yearly.
- ESEA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.24%
EPS Next 2Y-9.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.01%
Revenue Next 2Y0.01%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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. ESEA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.06 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ESEA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ESEA is valued cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- ESEA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.07 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ESEA.
- 91.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESEA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- ESEA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ESEA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ESEA is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ESEA is valued a bit cheaper than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of ESEA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as ESEA's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.03
EPS Next 2Y-9.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. ESEA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ESEA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.93%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.80, 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 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.93% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of ESEA grows each year by 118.81%, which is quite nice.
- ESEA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- ESEA has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)118.81%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 13.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESEA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.84%
EPS Next 2Y-9.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ESEA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:ESEA (4/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM)
67.69
+0.41 (+0.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-16 2026-06-16
Inst Owners10.94%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap477.89M
Revenue(TTM)227.87M
Net Income(TTM)136.97M
Analysts82.22
Price Target86.7 (28.08%)
Short Float %1.24%
Short Ratio0.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.93% |
Yearly Dividend2.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)118.81%
DP13.84%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-10 2026-03-10 (0.75)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.07%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.75%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.07%
Max EPS beat(4)19.35%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)6.97%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)15.36%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)13.12%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.84%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.25%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.6%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.59%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.39%
PT rev (1m)14.86%
PT rev (3m)13.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.07 | ||
| P/S | 2.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.39 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | 1.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.27 |
EPS(TTM)16.67
EY24.63%
EPS(NY)16.63
Fwd EY24.57%
FCF(TTM)9.08
FCFY13.41%
OCF(TTM)19.99
OCFY29.53%
SpS32.28
BVpS65.64
TBVpS65.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.03
Graham Number156.91
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.55% | ||
| ROE | 29.55% | ||
| ROCE | 19.67% | ||
| ROIC | 15.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.2% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.2% | ||
| OM | 57.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 60.11% | ||
| GM | 96.64% | ||
| FCFM | 28.12% |
ROA(3y)21.87%
ROA(5y)23.41%
ROE(3y)34.53%
ROE(5y)44.37%
ROIC(3y)18.72%
ROIC(5y)21.76%
ROICexc(3y)22.98%
ROICexc(5y)25.72%
ROICexgc(3y)22.98%
ROICexgc(5y)25.72%
ROCE(3y)23.7%
ROCE(5y)27.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.76%
ROICexgc growth 5Y24.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.62%
OM growth 3Y-0.73%
OM growth 5Y34.16%
PM growth 3Y1.12%
PM growth 5Y57.55%
GM growth 3Y0.64%
GM growth 5Y-0.49%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 269.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.94% | ||
| Profit Quality | 46.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.82 |
F-Score8
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC2.17
Cap/Depr(3y)479.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)591.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)59.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)61.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.39%
EPS 3Y4.21%
EPS 5Y116.56%
EPS Q2Q%34.53%
EPS Next Y-0.24%
EPS Next 2Y-9.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.23%
Revenue growth 3Y7.64%
Revenue growth 5Y33.72%
Sales Q2Q%7.65%
Revenue Next Year-1.01%
Revenue Next 2Y0.01%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13.77%
EBIT growth 3Y6.86%
EBIT growth 5Y79.4%
EBIT Next Year10.73%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y226.26%
FCF growth 3Y39.91%
FCF growth 5Y104.31%
OCF growth 1Y10.12%
OCF growth 3Y7.34%
OCF growth 5Y125.88%
EUROSEAS LTD / ESEA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ESEA.
What is the valuation status for ESEA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of ESEA stock?
EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) stock?
The financial health rating of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is expected to decline by -0.24% in the next year.