EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ESEA • MHY235921357
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70.48 USD
-1.7 (-2.36%)
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This ESEA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ESEA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ESEA was profitable.
- ESEA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years ESEA has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years ESEA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ESEA has a better Return On Assets (19.55%) than 97.14% of its industry peers.
- ESEA has a better Return On Equity (29.55%) than 97.14% of its industry peers.
- ESEA has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
- ESEA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.72%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.11%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.55% | ||
| ROE | 29.55% | ||
| ROIC | 15.54% |
ROA(3y)21.87%
ROA(5y)23.41%
ROE(3y)34.53%
ROE(5y)44.37%
ROIC(3y)18.72%
ROIC(5y)21.76%
1.3 Margins
- ESEA's Profit Margin of 60.11% is amongst the best of the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESEA has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 57.08%, ESEA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESEA has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of ESEA (96.64%) is better 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 | 57.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 60.11% | ||
| GM | 96.64% |
OM growth 3Y-0.73%
OM growth 5Y34.16%
PM growth 3Y1.12%
PM growth 5Y57.55%
GM growth 3Y0.64%
GM growth 5Y-0.49%
2. ESEA Health Analysis
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 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for ESEA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ESEA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.90 indicates that ESEA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.90, ESEA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ESEA is 3.38, which is a good value as it means it would take ESEA, 3.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.38, ESEA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- ESEA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- ESEA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESEA outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
ROIC/WACC2.06
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- ESEA has a Current Ratio of 4.89. This indicates that ESEA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- ESEA has a Current ratio of 4.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 4.82 indicates that ESEA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- ESEA has a Quick ratio of 4.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.82 |
3. ESEA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.39% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 116.56% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, ESEA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.23% in the last year.
- ESEA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 33.72% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.39%
EPS 3Y4.21%
EPS 5Y116.56%
EPS Q2Q%34.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.23%
Revenue growth 3Y7.64%
Revenue growth 5Y33.72%
Sales Q2Q%7.65%
3.2 Future
- ESEA is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.85% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ESEA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.34%
EPS Next 2Y-6.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.05%
Revenue Next 2Y0.01%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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. ESEA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.23, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ESEA.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ESEA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ESEA is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.95. ESEA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.13, the valuation of ESEA can be described as very cheap.
- 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.
- ESEA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.13 |
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 77.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ESEA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ESEA is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ESEA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of ESEA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- ESEA's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.85% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)0.04
EPS Next 2Y-6.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. ESEA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.17%, ESEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- ESEA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.49.
- ESEA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ESEA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 118.81%!
- ESEA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- ESEA has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)118.81%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- ESEA pays out 13.84% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.84%
EPS Next 2Y-6.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ESEA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:ESEA (4/20/2026, 8:00:02 PM)
70.48
-1.7 (-2.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-16 2026-06-16
Inst Owners11.1%
Inst Owner Change0.92%
Ins Owners1.83%
Ins Owner Change-0.59%
Market Cap497.59M
Revenue(TTM)227.87M
Net Income(TTM)136.97M
Analysts82.22
Price Target86.7 (23.01%)
Short Float %1.56%
Short Ratio0.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
Yearly Dividend2.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)118.81%
DP13.84%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-10 2026-03-10 (0.75)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.07%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.75%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.07%
Max EPS beat(4)19.35%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)6.97%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)15.36%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)13.12%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.84%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.25%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.6%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.59%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.39%
PT rev (1m)14.86%
PT rev (3m)18.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.13 | ||
| P/S | 2.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.07 | ||
| P/tB | 1.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.47 |
EPS(TTM)16.67
EY23.65%
EPS(NY)17.06
Fwd EY24.2%
FCF(TTM)9.08
FCFY12.88%
OCF(TTM)19.99
OCFY28.36%
SpS32.28
BVpS65.64
TBVpS65.64
PEG (NY)1.81
PEG (5Y)0.04
Graham Number156.912 (122.63%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.55% | ||
| ROE | 29.55% | ||
| ROCE | 19.67% | ||
| ROIC | 15.54% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.2% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.2% | ||
| OM | 57.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 60.11% | ||
| GM | 96.64% | ||
| FCFM | 28.12% |
ROA(3y)21.87%
ROA(5y)23.41%
ROE(3y)34.53%
ROE(5y)44.37%
ROIC(3y)18.72%
ROIC(5y)21.76%
ROICexc(3y)22.98%
ROICexc(5y)25.72%
ROICexgc(3y)22.98%
ROICexgc(5y)25.72%
ROCE(3y)23.7%
ROCE(5y)27.54%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.76%
ROICexgc growth 5Y24.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.62%
OM growth 3Y-0.73%
OM growth 5Y34.16%
PM growth 3Y1.12%
PM growth 5Y57.55%
GM growth 3Y0.64%
GM growth 5Y-0.49%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 269.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.94% | ||
| Profit Quality | 46.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
F-Score8
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC2.06
Cap/Depr(3y)479.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)591.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)59.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)61.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.39%
EPS 3Y4.21%
EPS 5Y116.56%
EPS Q2Q%34.53%
EPS Next Y2.34%
EPS Next 2Y-6.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.23%
Revenue growth 3Y7.64%
Revenue growth 5Y33.72%
Sales Q2Q%7.65%
Revenue Next Year-1.05%
Revenue Next 2Y0.01%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13.77%
EBIT growth 3Y6.86%
EBIT growth 5Y79.4%
EBIT Next Year9.94%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y226.26%
FCF growth 3Y39.91%
FCF growth 5Y104.31%
OCF growth 1Y10.12%
OCF growth 3Y7.34%
OCF growth 5Y125.88%
EUROSEAS LTD / ESEA Fundamental Analysis 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 for ESEA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of ESEA stock?
EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) stock?
The financial health rating of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is expected to grow by 2.34% in the next year.