GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GSL - MHY271836006 - Common Stock
34.52 USD
-0.01 (-0.03%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to GSL. GSL was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. GSL scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on GSL. GSL also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make GSL a good candidate for value and dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GSL was profitable.
In the past year GSL had a positive cash flow from operations.
GSL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GSL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GSL's Return On Assets of 14.49% is amongst the best of the industry. GSL outperforms 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.
GSL has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.05%) 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 7.02%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 51.80%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GSL has grown nicely.
GSL's Gross Margin of 70.07% is amongst the best of the industry. GSL outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
GSL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GSL is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GSL has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for GSL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GSL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.14 indicates that GSL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.14, GSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.73) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
GSL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
GSL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GSL outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC9.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.01 indicates that GSL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
GSL has a Current ratio (2.01) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.94 indicates that GSL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GSL (1.94) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 |
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%.
GSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 45.56% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.37% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, GSL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.19% on average per year.
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 -3.71% on average per year.
GSL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.93%
EPS Next 2Y1.19%
EPS Next 3Y-3.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.55%
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
GSL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.29.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GSL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GSL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.37, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GSL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GSL is valued cheaper than 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
GSL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GSL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GSL is cheaper than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
74.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GSL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
GSL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as GSL's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.71% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)0.07
EPS Next 2Y1.19%
EPS Next 3Y-3.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GSL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.35%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.65, GSL pays a better dividend. On top of this GSL pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, GSL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.35% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GSL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 53.55%!
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
5.3 Sustainability
GSL pays out 19.92% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.92%
EPS Next 2Y1.19%
EPS Next 3Y-3.71%
NYSE:GSL (12/26/2025, 11:43:54 AM)
34.52
-0.01 (-0.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners48.02%
Inst Owner Change-15.08%
Ins Owners1.88%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.23B
Revenue(TTM)711.05M
Net Income(TTM)383.01M
Analysts77.5
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.44%
Short Ratio1.88
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.35% |
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.55%
DP19.92%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)0%
PT rev (3m)5.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.37 | ||
| P/S | 1.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.77 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 0.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.09 |
EPS(TTM)10.49
EY30.39%
EPS(NY)10.23
Fwd EY29.63%
FCF(TTM)4.5
FCFY13.05%
OCF(TTM)12.47
OCFY36.13%
SpS20.67
BVpS45.93
TBVpS45.93
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)0.07
Graham Number104.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.14 |
F-Score5
WACC9.71%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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 Y2.93%
EPS Next 2Y1.19%
EPS Next 3Y-3.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.37%
Revenue growth 3Y16.65%
Revenue growth 5Y22.19%
Sales Q2Q%10.69%
Revenue Next Year6.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.92%
EBIT growth 3Y18.18%
EBIT growth 5Y27.71%
EBIT Next Year36.74%
EBIT Next 3Y4.3%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A?
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.
What is the valuation of GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) is 3.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.75.
Can you provide the financial health for GSL stock?
The financial health rating of GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) is 5 / 10.