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EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ESEA - MHY235921357 - Common Stock

58.19 USD
-0.81 (-1.37%)
Last: 12/11/2025, 8:00:02 PM
58.19 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/11/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

ESEA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While ESEA has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ESEA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally ESEA also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes ESEA very considerable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ESEA was profitable.
In the past year ESEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ESEA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ESEA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ESEA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFESEA 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 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ESEA (17.91%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 28.23%, ESEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ESEA (15.39%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
ESEA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.56%. This is significantly above the industry average of 19.13%.
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 RankSector 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%
ESEA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICESEA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

1.3 Margins

ESEA has a Profit Margin of 54.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
ESEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ESEA has a better Operating Margin (54.86%) than 97.14% of its industry peers.
ESEA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ESEA's Gross Margin of 95.51% is amongst the best of 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 RankSector 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%
ESEA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsESEA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ESEA 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
ESEA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
ESEA Yearly Shares OutstandingESEA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
ESEA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsESEA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

ESEA has an Altman-Z score of 2.48. 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.
ESEA's Altman-Z score of 2.48 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESEA outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ESEA (5.52) is better than 62.86% of its industry peers.
ESEA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ESEA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESEA outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 5.52
Altman-Z 2.48
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC8.34%
ESEA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFESEA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.59 indicates that ESEA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ESEA has a better Current ratio (3.59) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.53 indicates that ESEA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ESEA (3.53) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.59
Quick Ratio 3.53
ESEA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesESEA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.46% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ESEA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.33% on average per year.
The Revenue for ESEA has decreased by -12.36% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing by 39.71% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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 -6.13% yearly.
ESEA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.64%
EPS Next 2Y8.85%
EPS Next 3Y-6.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.79%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
ESEA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesESEA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M 200M
ESEA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesESEA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 10 -10 -20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.75, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ESEA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ESEA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ESEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say ESEA is valued rather cheaply.
ESEA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.49.
91.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESEA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ESEA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.75
Fwd PE 3.49
ESEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsESEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

ESEA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ESEA is cheaper than 71.43% 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 68.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.14
EV/EBITDA 3.49
ESEA Per share dataESEA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as ESEA's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.85%
EPS Next 3Y-6.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.48%, ESEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.47, ESEA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, ESEA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.48%

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
ESEA Yearly Dividends per shareESEA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

ESEA pays out 14.76% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.76%
EPS Next 2Y8.85%
EPS Next 3Y-6.13%
ESEA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendESEA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M
ESEA Dividend Payout.ESEA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ESEA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

EUROSEAS LTD

NASDAQ:ESEA (12/11/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 58.19 0 (0%)

58.19

-0.81 (-1.37%)

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 Owners9.16%
Inst Owner Change-27.05%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap407.91M
Revenue(TTM)223.79M
Net Income(TTM)120.86M
Analysts82.22
Price Target76.16 (30.88%)
Short Float %1.78%
Short Ratio1.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.48%
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.86%
DP14.76%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date12-09 2025-12-09 (0.7)
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)1.36%
PT rev (3m)8.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.75
Fwd PE 3.49
P/S 1.82
P/FCF 10.14
P/OCF 2.96
P/B 0.95
P/tB 0.95
EV/EBITDA 3.49
EPS(TTM)15.52
EY26.67%
EPS(NY)16.68
Fwd EY28.67%
FCF(TTM)5.74
FCFY9.86%
OCF(TTM)19.67
OCFY33.8%
SpS31.93
BVpS61.07
TBVpS61.07
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number146.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.48
F-Score7
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC1.85
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 2Y8.85%
EPS Next 3Y-6.13%
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 2Y3.79%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for EUROSEAS LTD?

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.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is 3.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.95.


How financially healthy is EUROSEAS LTD?

The financial health rating of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is 6 / 10.