GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:GSL • MHY271836006

36.66 USD
+1.1 (+3.09%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
36.9393 USD
+0.28 (+0.76%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

GSL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. GSL scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. GSL scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. GSL also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, GSL could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GSL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • GSL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GSL has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years GSL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GSL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGSL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • GSL has a better Return On Assets (14.49%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
  • GSL has a Return On Equity of 23.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GSL outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of GSL (13.05%) is better than 91.43% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GSL is significantly above the industry average of 7.59%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.49%
ROE 23.31%
ROIC 13.05%
ROA(3y)13.85%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)25.91%
ROE(5y)21.75%
ROIC(3y)14.87%
ROIC(5y)12.54%
GSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • GSL has a better Profit Margin (51.80%) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
  • GSL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 52.77%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GSL has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of GSL (70.07%) is better than 82.86% of its industry peers.
  • GSL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 52.77%
PM (TTM) 51.8%
GM 70.07%
OM growth 3Y1.31%
OM growth 5Y4.52%
PM growth 3Y9.93%
PM growth 5Y48.32%
GM growth 3Y0.88%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
GSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • GSL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GSL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GSL has more shares outstanding
  • GSL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GSL Yearly Shares OutstandingGSL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
GSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.19 indicates that GSL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of GSL (2.19) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • GSL has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.73. This is a neutral value as GSL would need 4.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • GSL's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GSL outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that GSL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.37, GSL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 4.73
Altman-Z 2.19
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC9.25%
GSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.01 indicates that GSL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 2.01, GSL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GSL has a Quick Ratio of 1.94. This is a normal value and indicates that GSL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.94, GSL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.01
Quick Ratio 1.94
GSL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGSL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • GSL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.64%.
  • Measured over the past years, GSL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 45.56% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.37% in the past year.
  • GSL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 22.19% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.64%
EPS 3Y29.78%
EPS 5Y45.56%
EPS Q2Q%6.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.37%
Revenue growth 3Y16.65%
Revenue growth 5Y22.19%
Sales Q2Q%10.69%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GSL will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.03% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GSL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.57%
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-3.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y2.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.19%
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.
GSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
GSL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGSL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.49, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GSL.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GSL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.93, GSL is valued rather cheaply.
  • GSL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.56.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GSL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GSL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.77), we can say GSL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.49
Fwd PE 3.56
GSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GSL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GSL is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GSL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.14
EV/EBITDA 3.25
GSL Per share dataGSL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GSL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of GSL may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as GSL's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)0.08
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-3.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GSL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.03%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.55, GSL pays a better dividend. On top of this GSL pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • GSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.03%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of GSL grows each year by 53.55%, which is quite nice.
  • GSL has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • GSL has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.55%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
GSL Yearly Dividends per shareGSL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • GSL pays out 19.92% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.92%
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-3.03%
GSL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGSL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M
GSL Dividend Payout.GSL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GSL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A

NYSE:GSL (2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 36.9393 +0.28 (+0.76%)

36.66

+1.1 (+3.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-10
Earnings (Next)03-05
Inst Owners48.1%
Inst Owner Change-0.13%
Ins Owners1.88%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.31B
Revenue(TTM)711.05M
Net Income(TTM)383.01M
Analysts74.29
Price Target37.74 (2.95%)
Short Float %2.49%
Short Ratio2.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.03%
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.55%
DP19.92%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.94%
Min EPS beat(2)13.44%
Max EPS beat(2)14.44%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.32%
Min EPS beat(4)0.5%
Max EPS beat(4)14.44%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)8.31%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)10.2%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)15.43%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.81%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.81%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.93%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.41%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.87%
PT rev (1m)-1.77%
PT rev (3m)3.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.49
Fwd PE 3.56
P/S 1.77
P/FCF 8.14
P/OCF 2.94
P/B 0.8
P/tB 0.8
EV/EBITDA 3.25
EPS(TTM)10.49
EY28.61%
EPS(NY)10.3
Fwd EY28.1%
FCF(TTM)4.5
FCFY12.29%
OCF(TTM)12.47
OCFY34.02%
SpS20.67
BVpS45.93
TBVpS45.93
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)0.08
Graham Number104.12
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.49%
ROE 23.31%
ROCE 16.52%
ROIC 13.05%
ROICexc 15.96%
ROICexgc 15.96%
OM 52.77%
PM (TTM) 51.8%
GM 70.07%
FCFM 21.79%
ROA(3y)13.85%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)25.91%
ROE(5y)21.75%
ROIC(3y)14.87%
ROIC(5y)12.54%
ROICexc(3y)16.11%
ROICexc(5y)13.49%
ROICexgc(3y)16.11%
ROICexgc(5y)13.49%
ROCE(3y)18.83%
ROCE(5y)15.88%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.66%
OM growth 3Y1.31%
OM growth 5Y4.52%
PM growth 3Y9.93%
PM growth 5Y48.32%
GM growth 3Y0.88%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 4.73
Debt/EBITDA 1.22
Cap/Depr 256.04%
Cap/Sales 38.55%
Interest Coverage 8.15
Cash Conversion 88.97%
Profit Quality 42.07%
Current Ratio 2.01
Quick Ratio 1.94
Altman-Z 2.19
F-Score5
WACC9.25%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)126.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)239.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.37%
Profit Quality(3y)87.49%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.64%
EPS 3Y29.78%
EPS 5Y45.56%
EPS Q2Q%6.94%
EPS Next Y2.57%
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-3.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.37%
Revenue growth 3Y16.65%
Revenue growth 5Y22.19%
Sales Q2Q%10.69%
Revenue Next Year6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y2.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.92%
EBIT growth 3Y18.18%
EBIT growth 5Y27.71%
EBIT Next Year37.49%
EBIT Next 3Y5.34%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-42.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y81.01%
OCF growth 1Y8.99%
OCF growth 3Y17.2%
OCF growth 5Y35.72%

GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A / GSL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to GSL.


What is the valuation status of GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A?

GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GSL stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) is 3.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.8.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GSL stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) is expected to grow by 2.57% in the next year.