EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ESEA - MHY235921357 - Common Stock
59.735 USD
-0.45 (-0.76%)
ESEA gets a fundamental rating of 6 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 quite some concerns on its financial health. ESEA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. ESEA also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
ESEA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years ESEA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 20.14%, ESEA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of ESEA (32.78%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
ESEA has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
ESEA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.51%. This is significantly above the industry average of 18.49%.
The 3 year average ROIC (24.51%) for ESEA is well above the current ROIC(17.90%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.14% | ||
| ROE | 32.78% | ||
| ROIC | 17.9% |
ROA(3y)26.17%
ROA(5y)20.13%
ROE(3y)45.78%
ROE(5y)40.36%
ROIC(3y)24.51%
ROIC(5y)19.97%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ESEA (53.84%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
ESEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ESEA (54.74%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
ESEA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 96.17%, ESEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
ESEA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 54.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 53.84% | ||
| GM | 96.17% |
OM growth 3Y3.33%
OM growth 5Y62.42%
PM growth 3Y5.54%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.2%
GM growth 5Y0.38%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ESEA is creating value.
ESEA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ESEA has more shares outstanding
ESEA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ESEA has an Altman-Z score of 2.45. 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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.45, ESEA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ESEA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ESEA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
ROIC/WACC2.12
WACC8.46%
2.3 Liquidity
ESEA has a Current Ratio of 1.49. This is a normal value and indicates that ESEA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ESEA has a Current ratio (1.49) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that ESEA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.44, ESEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.13% over the past year.
ESEA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.33% yearly.
ESEA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.25%.
ESEA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 39.71% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.13%
EPS 3Y33.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.25%
Revenue growth 3Y31.37%
Revenue growth 5Y39.71%
Sales Q2Q%-2.54%
3.2 Future
ESEA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.45% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.9%
EPS Next 2Y7.69%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.13%
Revenue Next 2Y4.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.78%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.93, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. ESEA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
ESEA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.66.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ESEA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ESEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say ESEA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESEA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ESEA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of ESEA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.69%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ESEA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.65%, which is a nice return.
ESEA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.65.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, ESEA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ESEA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 54.15%!
ESEA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ESEA has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)54.15%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
14.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESEA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ESEA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP14.29%
EPS Next 2Y7.69%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
NASDAQ:ESEA (11/14/2025, 8:00:01 PM)
59.735
-0.45 (-0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.04%
Inst Owner Change18.68%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap418.74M
Revenue(TTM)221.03M
Net Income(TTM)119.00M
Analysts82.22
Price Target75.14 (25.79%)
Short Float %1.76%
Short Ratio1.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
Yearly Dividend2.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)54.15%
DP14.29%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.87%
Min EPS beat(2)12.39%
Max EPS beat(2)19.35%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.37%
Max EPS beat(4)19.35%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)15.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)17.16%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)12.81%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.25%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.25%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.15%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.07%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.82%
PT rev (1m)0.91%
PT rev (3m)23.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.66 | ||
| P/S | 1.89 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.27 | ||
| P/B | 1.15 | ||
| P/tB | 1.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.74 |
EPS(TTM)15.21
EY25.46%
EPS(NY)16.33
Fwd EY27.34%
FCF(TTM)-7.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)18.26
OCFY30.57%
SpS31.53
BVpS51.78
TBVpS51.78
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number133.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.14% | ||
| ROE | 32.78% | ||
| ROCE | 22.66% | ||
| ROIC | 17.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 20.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.77% | ||
| OM | 54.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 53.84% | ||
| GM | 96.17% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)26.17%
ROA(5y)20.13%
ROE(3y)45.78%
ROE(5y)40.36%
ROIC(3y)24.51%
ROIC(5y)19.97%
ROICexc(3y)28.12%
ROICexc(5y)22.86%
ROICexgc(3y)28.12%
ROICexgc(5y)22.86%
ROCE(3y)31.03%
ROCE(5y)25.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y67.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y67.54%
OM growth 3Y3.33%
OM growth 5Y62.42%
PM growth 3Y5.54%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.2%
GM growth 5Y0.38%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 688.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 80.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
F-Score6
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC2.12
Cap/Depr(3y)555.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)540.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)64.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)54.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.13%
EPS 3Y33.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0.72%
EPS Next Y17.9%
EPS Next 2Y7.69%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.25%
Revenue growth 3Y31.37%
Revenue growth 5Y39.71%
Sales Q2Q%-2.54%
Revenue Next Year9.13%
Revenue Next 2Y4.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.79%
EBIT growth 3Y35.74%
EBIT growth 5Y126.92%
EBIT Next Year33.98%
EBIT Next 3Y12.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-729.63%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y16.47%
OCF growth 3Y34.51%
OCF growth 5Y109.13%
EUROSEAS LTD / ESEA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ESEA.
Can you provide the valuation status for EUROSEAS LTD?
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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ESEA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is 3.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.15.
How financially healthy is EUROSEAS LTD?
The financial health rating of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is 3 / 10.