STEALTHGAS INC (GASS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:GASS - MHY816691064 - Common Stock
6.86 USD
-0.04 (-0.58%)
Overall GASS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated GASS against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. GASS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. GASS has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings could make GASS a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GASS had positive earnings in the past year.
GASS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GASS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
GASS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
GASS has a better Return On Assets (8.11%) than 81.43% of its industry peers.
GASS has a Return On Equity (8.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
GASS has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.75%) than 60.48% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GASS is significantly below the industry average of 21.71%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.17%) for GASS is below the current ROIC(6.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.11% | ||
| ROE | 8.79% | ||
| ROIC | 6.75% |
ROA(3y)6.89%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)8.88%
ROE(5y)4.28%
ROIC(3y)5.17%
ROIC(5y)3.91%
1.3 Margins
GASS's Profit Margin of 33.60% is amongst the best of the industry. GASS outperforms 89.52% of its industry peers.
GASS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GASS has a Operating Margin of 34.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: GASS outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
GASS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GASS's Gross Margin of 60.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GASS outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GASS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.6% | ||
| GM | 60.91% |
OM growth 3Y56.92%
OM growth 5Y17.34%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y94.16%
GM growth 3Y12.62%
GM growth 5Y3.27%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GASS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GASS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, GASS has less shares outstanding
GASS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
GASS has an Altman-Z score of 3.91. This indicates that GASS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
GASS's Altman-Z score of 3.91 is amongst the best of the industry. GASS outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GASS is 0.40, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GASS, only 0.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.40, GASS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.95% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that GASS is not too dependend on debt financing.
GASS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04. This is in the better half of the industry: GASS outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC8.09%
2.3 Liquidity
GASS has a Current Ratio of 3.87. This indicates that GASS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
GASS has a better Current ratio (3.87) than 87.62% of its industry peers.
GASS has a Quick Ratio of 3.73. This indicates that GASS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
GASS has a Quick ratio of 3.73. This is amongst the best in the industry. GASS outperforms 87.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GASS have decreased by -4.62% in the last year.
GASS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 78.44% yearly.
GASS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.54%.
Measured over the past years, GASS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.62%
EPS 3Y94.61%
EPS 5Y78.44%
EPS Q2Q%-26.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.54%
Revenue growth 3Y3.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%13.04%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, GASS will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -19.32% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GASS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-15.94%
EPS Next 2Y-19.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.16, the valuation of GASS can be described as very cheap.
95.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GASS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
GASS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.30, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GASS.
94.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GASS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GASS to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.98), we can say GASS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GASS indicates a rather cheap valuation: GASS is cheaper than 93.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GASS indicates a rather cheap valuation: GASS is cheaper than 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GASS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
GASS's earnings are expected to decrease with -19.32% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.05
EPS Next 2Y-19.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for GASS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:GASS (11/18/2025, 6:26:20 PM)
6.86
-0.04 (-0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.73%
Inst Owner Change-3.55%
Ins Owners11.23%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap254.92M
Revenue(TTM)173.17M
Net Income(TTM)58.19M
Analysts82.86
Price Target10.2 (48.69%)
Short Float %0.24%
Short Ratio0.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)47.8%
Min EPS beat(2)15.86%
Max EPS beat(2)79.74%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)29.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.84%
Max EPS beat(4)79.74%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)34.23%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)113.61%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)98.63%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)17.24%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.24%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.46%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.88%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.49%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.3 | ||
| P/S | 1.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.85 | ||
| P/B | 0.38 | ||
| P/tB | 0.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.36 |
EPS(TTM)1.65
EY24.05%
EPS(NY)1.3
Fwd EY18.88%
FCF(TTM)2.14
FCFY31.16%
OCF(TTM)2.41
OCFY35.15%
SpS4.66
BVpS17.82
TBVpS17.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.05
Graham Number25.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.11% | ||
| ROE | 8.79% | ||
| ROCE | 8.55% | ||
| ROIC | 6.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.71% | ||
| OM | 34.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.6% | ||
| GM | 60.91% | ||
| FCFM | 45.86% |
ROA(3y)6.89%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)8.88%
ROE(5y)4.28%
ROIC(3y)5.17%
ROIC(5y)3.91%
ROICexc(3y)5.85%
ROICexc(5y)4.35%
ROICexgc(3y)5.85%
ROICexgc(5y)4.35%
ROCE(3y)6.55%
ROCE(5y)4.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y71.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y28.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y71.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y28.28%
OM growth 3Y56.92%
OM growth 5Y17.34%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y94.16%
GM growth 3Y12.62%
GM growth 5Y3.27%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 104.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.91 |
F-Score9
WACC8.09%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)164.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)25.87%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.62%
EPS 3Y94.61%
EPS 5Y78.44%
EPS Q2Q%-26.67%
EPS Next Y-15.94%
EPS Next 2Y-19.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.54%
Revenue growth 3Y3.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3%
Sales Q2Q%13.04%
Revenue Next Year2.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y45.92%
EBIT growth 3Y62.65%
EBIT growth 5Y20.85%
EBIT Next Year65.42%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y33.55%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y7.53%
OCF growth 3Y36.12%
OCF growth 5Y27.42%
STEALTHGAS INC / GASS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for STEALTHGAS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to GASS.
What is the valuation status of STEALTHGAS INC (GASS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to STEALTHGAS INC (GASS). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for STEALTHGAS INC?
STEALTHGAS INC (GASS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of STEALTHGAS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STEALTHGAS INC (GASS) is 4.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.38.