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PYXIS TANKERS INC (PXS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:PXS - MHY717261306 - Common Stock

2.87 USD
+0.1 (+3.8%)
Last: 9/23/2025, 4:30:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to PXS. PXS was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. PXS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. PXS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PXS had positive earnings in the past year.
PXS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PXS reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: PXS reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
PXS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPXS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -0.04%, PXS is not doing good in the industry: 65.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PXS's Return On Equity of -0.08% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PXS is outperformed by 65.71% of its industry peers.
PXS has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.09%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PXS underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
PXS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.02%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.39%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.02%) for PXS is well above the current ROIC(3.09%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.04%
ROE -0.08%
ROIC 3.09%
ROA(3y)11.96%
ROA(5y)3.87%
ROE(3y)22.74%
ROE(5y)3.65%
ROIC(3y)9.02%
ROIC(5y)N/A
PXS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPXS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

PXS has a Operating Margin of 15.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PXS outperforms 48.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PXS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.66%, PXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
PXS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.05%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 50.66%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y108.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y62.21%
GM growth 5Y9.32%
PXS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPXS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PXS is still creating some value.
PXS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PXS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PXS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PXS Yearly Shares OutstandingPXS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
PXS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPXS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.70, we must say that PXS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.70, PXS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.71% of the companies in the same industry.
PXS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating PXS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PXS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PXS is outperformed by 65.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.7
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC8.92%
PXS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPXS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.02 indicates that PXS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PXS's Current ratio of 3.02 is amongst the best of the industry. PXS outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.92 indicates that PXS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PXS's Quick ratio of 2.92 is amongst the best of the industry. PXS outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.02
Quick Ratio 2.92
PXS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPXS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PXS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -101.78%.
The Revenue for PXS has decreased by -10.95% in the past year. This is quite bad
PXS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.18% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-101.78%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-144.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.95%
Revenue growth 3Y26.7%
Revenue growth 5Y13.18%
Sales Q2Q%-34.21%

3.2 Future

PXS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.60% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PXS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-73.15%
EPS Next 2Y-2.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-18.21%
Revenue Next 2Y1.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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.
PXS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPXS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
PXS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPXS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 -1 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.05, PXS is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PXS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, PXS is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.83 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PXS.
97.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PXS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PXS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.05
Fwd PE 2.83
PXS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPXS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

74.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PXS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.8
PXS Per share dataPXS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PXS's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.60% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PXS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

PYXIS TANKERS INC

NASDAQ:PXS (9/23/2025, 4:30:01 PM)

2.87

+0.1 (+3.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)08-08 2025-08-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-17 2025-11-17
Inst Owners1.55%
Inst Owner Change35.9%
Ins Owners1.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.11M
Analysts80
Price Target9.18 (219.86%)
Short Float %0.51%
Short Ratio0.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-768.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-183.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-318.74%
Max EPS beat(2)-48.28%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-117.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-318.74%
Max EPS beat(4)-31.79%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-12.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-15.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.85%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.48%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.19%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.23%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)15.42%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-46.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.05
Fwd PE 2.83
P/S 0.68
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 1.92
P/B 0.33
P/tB 0.33
EV/EBITDA 3.8
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY7.67%
EPS(NY)1.02
Fwd EY35.37%
FCF(TTM)-2.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.5
OCFY52.21%
SpS4.25
BVpS8.77
TBVpS8.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.04%
ROE -0.08%
ROCE 3.92%
ROIC 3.09%
ROICexc 4.08%
ROICexgc 4.08%
OM 15.05%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 50.66%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)11.96%
ROA(5y)3.87%
ROE(3y)22.74%
ROE(5y)3.65%
ROIC(3y)9.02%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)11.46%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.46%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.42%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y113.74%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y113.74%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y108.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y62.21%
GM growth 5Y9.32%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.13
Cap/Depr 601.69%
Cap/Sales 102.04%
Interest Coverage 1.12
Cash Conversion 110.13%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.02
Quick Ratio 2.92
Altman-Z 0.7
F-Score4
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC0.35
Cap/Depr(3y)423.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)429.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)53.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)66.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-101.78%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-144.19%
EPS Next Y-73.15%
EPS Next 2Y-2.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.95%
Revenue growth 3Y26.7%
Revenue growth 5Y13.18%
Sales Q2Q%-34.21%
Revenue Next Year-18.21%
Revenue Next 2Y1.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-67.83%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y135.68%
EBIT Next Year-1.81%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-250.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-20.5%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y27.2%