53.5 USD
+0.4 (+0.75%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 08:00 PM
Taking everything into account, ESEA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ESEA was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. ESEA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor 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. This makes ESEA very considerable for value and dividend investing!
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.
- In the past 5 years ESEA has always been profitable.
- ESEA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- ESEA's Return On Assets of 17.91% is amongst the best of the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
- ESEA's Return On Equity of 28.23% is amongst the best of the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.39%, ESEA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ESEA is significantly above the industry average of 7.59%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (24.56%) for ESEA is well above the current ROIC(15.39%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.91% | ||
| ROE | 28.23% | ||
| ROIC | 15.39% |
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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 54.01%, ESEA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.43% 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 54.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- ESEA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ESEA has a Gross Margin of 95.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 54.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 54.01% | ||
| GM | 95.51% |
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for ESEA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ESEA has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, ESEA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- ESEA has an Altman-Z score of 2.40. 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.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.40, ESEA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- ESEA has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.52. This is a neutral value as ESEA would need 5.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- ESEA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.52) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that ESEA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- ESEA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC7.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.59 indicates that ESEA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.59, ESEA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.53 indicates that ESEA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 3.53, ESEA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.53 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- ESEA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.46%, which is quite good.
- 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 -12.36% in the past year. This is quite bad
- Measured over the past years, ESEA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 39.71% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.46%
EPS 3Y33.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%7.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.36%
Revenue growth 3Y31.37%
Revenue growth 5Y39.71%
Sales Q2Q%5.1%
3.2 Future
- ESEA is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.82% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y-4.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.05%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.45, the valuation of ESEA can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ESEA is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ESEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.93), we can say ESEA is valued rather cheaply.
- ESEA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.17.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ESEA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ESEA is cheaper than 94.29% of the companies listed 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 27.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ESEA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ESEA is cheaper than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ESEA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ESEA is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.27 |
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.
- ESEA's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.82% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y-4.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ESEA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.27%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.55, ESEA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, ESEA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ESEA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 53.86%!
- ESEA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 14.76% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.76%
EPS Next 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y-4.82%
NASDAQ:ESEA (2/6/2026, 8:00:01 PM)
53.5
+0.4 (+0.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners9.36%
Inst Owner Change7.75%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap375.04M
Revenue(TTM)223.79M
Net Income(TTM)120.86M
Analysts82.22
Price Target73.1 (36.64%)
Short Float %2.05%
Short Ratio1.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.86%
DP14.76%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.75%
Max EPS beat(2)19.35%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)6.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.75%
Max EPS beat(4)19.35%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)8.03%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)16.53%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)13.56%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.25%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.25%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.67%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.91%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.58%
PT rev (1m)-4.02%
PT rev (3m)-2.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.17 | ||
| P/S | 1.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.72 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.27 |
EPS(TTM)15.52
EY29.01%
EPS(NY)16.86
Fwd EY31.51%
FCF(TTM)5.74
FCFY10.72%
OCF(TTM)19.67
OCFY36.76%
SpS31.93
BVpS61.07
TBVpS61.07
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number146.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.91% | ||
| ROE | 28.23% | ||
| ROCE | 19.48% | ||
| ROIC | 15.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.3% | ||
| OM | 54.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 54.01% | ||
| GM | 95.51% | ||
| FCFM | 17.97% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.99%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 334.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 43.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 33.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
F-Score7
WACC7.98%
ROIC/WACC1.93
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)8.46%
EPS 3Y33.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%7.91%
EPS Next Y19.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y-4.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.36%
Revenue growth 3Y31.37%
Revenue growth 5Y39.71%
Sales Q2Q%5.1%
Revenue Next Year8.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.4%
EBIT growth 3Y35.75%
EBIT growth 5Y126.92%
EBIT Next Year34.55%
EBIT Next 3Y15.88%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y660.95%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y25.62%
OCF growth 3Y34.56%
OCF growth 5Y109.18%
EUROSEAS LTD / ESEA 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 of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for EUROSEAS LTD?
EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of EUROSEAS LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is 3.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.88.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ESEA stock?
The dividend rating of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.76%.