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EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:ESEA - MHY235921357 - Common Stock

59.735 USD
-0.45 (-0.76%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, ESEA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ESEA was compared to 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth ESEA also has an excellent dividend rating.


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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

ESEA has a better Return On Assets (20.14%) than 97.14% of its industry peers.
ESEA has a Return On Equity of 32.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
ESEA has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.90%) than 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 18.63%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.90%) for ESEA is well below the 3 year average (24.51%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ESEA had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 53.84%, ESEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESEA has grown nicely.
ESEA has a Operating Margin of 54.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
ESEA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ESEA (96.17%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
ESEA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

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
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 2.45. 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.
ESEA's Altman-Z score of 2.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESEA outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that ESEA is not too dependend on debt financing.
ESEA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.46. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESEA outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.45
ROIC/WACC2.12
WACC8.46%
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 1.49 indicates that ESEA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ESEA (1.49) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ESEA has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. 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 Quick ratio (1.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.49
Quick Ratio 1.44
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

ESEA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.13%.
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%.
The Revenue has been growing by 39.71% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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.
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.
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 3.93, 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.
ESEA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
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 cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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 RankSector Rank
PE 3.93
Fwd PE 3.66
ESEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsESEA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ESEA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ESEA is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.74
ESEA Per share dataESEA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

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.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.69%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%

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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 7.84.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, ESEA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector 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
ESEA Yearly Dividends per shareESEA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

ESEA pays out 14.29% of its income as dividend. This is a 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%
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 (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)08-13 2025-08-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-20 2025-11-20/bmo
Inst Owners7.04%
Inst Owner Change-0.56%
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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.65%
Yearly Dividend2.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)54.15%
DP14.29%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date09-09 2025-09-09 (0.7)
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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.