53.41 USD
-1.94 (-3.5%)
Last: Feb 4, 2026, 08:16 PM
ESEA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. ESEA has an excellent profitability rating, but 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. These ratings would make ESEA suitable for value and dividend investing!
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.
- In the past 5 years ESEA has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years ESEA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- ESEA has a Return On Assets of 17.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 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.
- The Return On Invested Capital of ESEA (15.39%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESEA is significantly above the industry average of 7.59%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 54.86%, ESEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- ESEA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ESEA has a Gross Margin of 95.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
- ESEA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ESEA is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ESEA has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for ESEA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- ESEA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.43 indicates that ESEA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of ESEA (2.43) is better than 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.
- ESEA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.52. This is in the better half of the industry: ESEA outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that ESEA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- ESEA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESEA outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.92
WACC8.03%
2.3 Liquidity
- ESEA has a Current Ratio of 3.59. This indicates that ESEA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of ESEA (3.59) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
- ESEA has a Quick Ratio of 3.53. This indicates that ESEA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.53, ESEA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.53 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- ESEA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.46%, which is quite good.
- ESEA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.33% yearly.
- The Revenue for ESEA has decreased by -12.36% in the past year. This is quite bad
- ESEA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 39.71% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, ESEA will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.82% on average per year.
- 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 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y-4.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.98%
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.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- ESEA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.44.
- 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 28.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.17, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ESEA.
- ESEA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ESEA is cheaper than 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.50, ESEA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESEA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ESEA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ESEA is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.36 |
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.
- ESEA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- ESEA's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.82% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y-4.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.83%, ESEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.80, ESEA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- ESEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.83% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- 14.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESEA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.76%
EPS Next 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y-4.82%
NASDAQ:ESEA (2/4/2026, 8:16:35 PM)
53.41
-1.94 (-3.5%)
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 Owners9.36%
Inst Owner Change6%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap374.40M
Revenue(TTM)223.79M
Net Income(TTM)120.86M
Analysts82.22
Price Target73.1 (36.87%)
Short Float %2.05%
Short Ratio1.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.83% |
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.86%
DP14.76%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
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)-4.02%
PT rev (3m)-2.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.17 | ||
| P/S | 1.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.72 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | 0.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.36 |
EPS(TTM)15.52
EY29.06%
EPS(NY)16.86
Fwd EY31.57%
FCF(TTM)5.74
FCFY10.74%
OCF(TTM)19.67
OCFY36.82%
SpS31.93
BVpS61.07
TBVpS61.07
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number146.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.43 |
F-Score7
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC1.92
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 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y-4.82%
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 2Y3.98%
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.
What is the valuation status of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) stock?
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.
What is the valuation of EUROSEAS LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is 3.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
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%.