57.18 USD
-0.82 (-1.41%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 08:00 PM
Taking everything into account, ESEA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ESEA was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. ESEA scores excellent on profitability, but 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! ESEA also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, ESEA could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
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.
- ESEA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years ESEA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of ESEA (17.91%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 28.23%, ESEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of ESEA (15.39%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
- ESEA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.56%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.59%.
- 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 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 Profit Margin of 54.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 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 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ESEA is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ESEA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- ESEA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ESEA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.48 indicates that ESEA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of ESEA (2.48) is better than 74.29% 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.
- ESEA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.52) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that ESEA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of ESEA (0.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.92
WACC8.02%
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 Current ratio of 3.59. This is in the better half of the industry: ESEA outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.53 indicates that ESEA has no problem at all paying 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.
- 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.
- ESEA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.36%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 39.71% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
- ESEA is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.82% yearly.
- 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.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.68 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's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.30.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.39, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ESEA.
- 94.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESEA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- ESEA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.39 |
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.
- ESEA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ESEA is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.48 |
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)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y-4.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ESEA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.83%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.75, ESEA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, ESEA pays a better dividend.
| 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
- 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%
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 3.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.94.
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%.