EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:ESEA • MHY235921357

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This ESEA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

7

Overall ESEA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated ESEA against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making ESEA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. ESEA is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. ESEA also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, ESEA could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. ESEA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ESEA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year ESEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years ESEA 4 years were profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years ESEA 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • ESEA has a better Return On Assets (17.91%) than 97.14% of its industry peers.
  • ESEA's Return On Equity of 28.23% is amongst the best of the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.39%, ESEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESEA is significantly above the industry average of 7.33%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (15.39%) for ESEA is well below the 3 year average (24.56%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ESEA had better years and this may not be a problem.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

1.3 Margins

  • ESEA has a better Profit Margin (54.01%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
  • ESEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of ESEA (54.86%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • ESEA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • ESEA has a better Gross Margin (95.51%) than 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200

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2. ESEA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ESEA is creating value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for ESEA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
ESEA Yearly Shares OutstandingESEA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.66 indicates that ESEA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.66, ESEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ESEA is 5.52, which is a neutral value as it means it would take ESEA, 5.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ESEA (5.52) is better than 71.43% 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 48.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 5.52
Altman-Z 2.66
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC7.9%
ESEA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFESEA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
  • The Current ratio of ESEA (3.59) is better 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. ESEA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ESEA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.39%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 116.56% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.39%
EPS 3Y4.21%
EPS 5Y116.56%
EPS Q2Q%34.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.65%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -9.55% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, ESEA will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.24%
EPS Next 2Y-9.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
ESEA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesESEA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 10 -10

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4. ESEA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.88, the valuation of ESEA can be described as very cheap.
  • 82.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESEA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • ESEA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.89, the valuation of ESEA can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ESEA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.57, ESEA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.88
Fwd PE 3.89
ESEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsESEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESEA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • ESEA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ESEA is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.37
EV/EBITDA 3.96
ESEA Per share dataESEA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of ESEA may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • ESEA's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.55% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.03
EPS Next 2Y-9.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. ESEA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.41%, ESEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.74, ESEA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ESEA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.41%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of ESEA grows each year by 53.86%, which is quite nice.
  • 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 2026 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 2Y-9.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ESEA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendESEA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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

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ESEA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

EUROSEAS LTD

NASDAQ:ESEA (3/6/2026, 8:14:25 PM)

After market: 64.76 0 (0%)

64.76

-3.26 (-4.79%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)06-16
Inst Owners10.94%
Inst Owner Change13.92%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap457.21M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)120.86M
Analysts82.22
Price Target75.48 (16.55%)
Short Float %2.04%
Short Ratio1.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.41%
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.86%
DP14.76%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-10
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)3.26%
PT rev (3m)0.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.88
Fwd PE 3.89
P/S 2.04
P/FCF 11.37
P/OCF 3.32
P/B 1.07
P/tB 1.07
EV/EBITDA 3.96
EPS(TTM)16.67
EY25.74%
EPS(NY)16.63
Fwd EY25.68%
FCF(TTM)5.7
FCFY8.8%
OCF(TTM)19.53
OCFY30.15%
SpS31.7
BVpS60.63
TBVpS60.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.03
Graham Number150.81
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 2.66
F-Score7
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC1.95
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)18.39%
EPS 3Y4.21%
EPS 5Y116.56%
EPS Q2Q%34.53%
EPS Next Y-0.24%
EPS Next 2Y-9.55%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.65%
Revenue Next Year-1.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.2%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.4%
EBIT growth 3Y35.75%
EBIT growth 5Y126.92%
EBIT Next Year34.55%
EBIT Next 3Y11.51%
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.


What is the valuation status of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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.


What is the valuation of EUROSEAS LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is 3.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.07.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ESEA stock?

The dividend rating of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.76%.