EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ESEA • MHY235921357

61.65 USD
+0.65 (+1.07%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 09:46 AM
Overview Stock Chart Technical Analysis Fundamental Analysis Analyst Ratings Earnings Estimates Financials Ownership News
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. While ESEA has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ESEA is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! Finally ESEA also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make ESEA suitable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

9

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ESEA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 17.91%, ESEA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ESEA has a better Return On Equity (28.23%) than 97.14% of its industry peers.
  • ESEA's Return On Invested Capital of 15.39% is amongst the best of the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ESEA is significantly above the industry average of 7.71%.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 54.01%, ESEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ESEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • ESEA has a Operating Margin of 54.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESEA has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 95.51%, 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 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

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

6

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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ESEA has more shares outstanding
  • 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 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

  • ESEA has an Altman-Z score of 2.53. 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 2.53 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESEA outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • 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 48.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 5.52
Altman-Z 2.53
ROIC/WACC1.98
WACC7.78%
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.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

5

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.
  • 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
  • Measured over the past years, ESEA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 39.71% on average per year.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.82% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.05% on average over the next years.
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

  • 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.
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

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

8

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.97, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ESEA.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ESEA is valued cheaper than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ESEA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.66, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ESEA.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ESEA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • ESEA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.75.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.97
Fwd PE 3.66
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 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 74.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESEA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.75
EV/EBITDA 3.62
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.
  • The excellent profitability rating of ESEA may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as ESEA's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.82% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y-4.82%

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

7

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.68%, ESEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • ESEA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.51.
  • ESEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.68%

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 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 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y-4.82%
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

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

EUROSEAS LTD

NASDAQ:ESEA (2/24/2026, 9:46:37 AM)

61.65

+0.65 (+1.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-18
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners9.36%
Inst Owner Change14.78%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap432.17M
Revenue(TTM)223.79M
Net Income(TTM)120.86M
Analysts82.22
Price Target73.1 (18.57%)
Short Float %1.98%
Short Ratio1.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.68%
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)0%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 3.97
Fwd PE 3.66
P/S 1.93
P/FCF 10.75
P/OCF 3.13
P/B 1.01
P/tB 1.01
EV/EBITDA 3.62
EPS(TTM)15.52
EY25.17%
EPS(NY)16.86
Fwd EY27.35%
FCF(TTM)5.74
FCFY9.31%
OCF(TTM)19.67
OCFY31.9%
SpS31.93
BVpS61.07
TBVpS61.07
PEG (NY)0.2
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 2.53
F-Score7
WACC7.78%
ROIC/WACC1.98
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 3.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.01.


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%.