EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ESEA - MHY235921357 - Common Stock
62.3846 USD
+0.56 (+0.91%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ESEA. ESEA was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. ESEA has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. ESEA may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally ESEA also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years ESEA has 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 20.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
ESEA has a Return On Equity of 32.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 97.14% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ESEA (17.89%) 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 7.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.89%) 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 | 20.09% | ||
| ROE | 32.73% | ||
| ROIC | 17.89% |
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
The Profit Margin of ESEA (53.75%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
ESEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 54.71%, ESEA belongs to the top 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 96.17%. 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 | 54.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 53.75% | ||
| GM | 96.17% |
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
ESEA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for ESEA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ESEA has more shares outstanding
ESEA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ESEA has an Altman-Z score of 2.49. 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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.49, ESEA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ESEA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ESEA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
ROIC/WACC2.07
WACC8.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.48 indicates that ESEA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ESEA's Current ratio of 1.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESEA outperforms 45.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that ESEA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.43, ESEA is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.13% over the past year.
ESEA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.33% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ESEA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.25% in the last year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.45% on average over the next years.
ESEA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.37%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y1.78%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.10, 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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ESEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say ESEA is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.45, the valuation of ESEA can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ESEA is valued cheaper than 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
ESEA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.71.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.45 |
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.84 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ESEA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.44%, which is a nice return.
ESEA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.76.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, ESEA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.44% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ESEA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 53.86%!
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
14.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESEA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ESEA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP14.17%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
NASDAQ:ESEA (9/17/2025, 10:31:29 AM)
62.3846
+0.56 (+0.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.02%
Inst Owner Change112.58%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap437.32M
Analysts82.22
Price Target74.46 (19.36%)
Short Float %0.92%
Short Ratio0.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.44% |
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.86%
DP14.17%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)22.35%
PT rev (3m)36.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.98 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.41 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 1.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.84 |
EPS(TTM)15.21
EY24.38%
EPS(NY)18.09
Fwd EY29.01%
FCF(TTM)-7.24
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)18.28
OCFY29.31%
SpS31.53
BVpS51.78
TBVpS51.78
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.09% | ||
| ROE | 32.73% | ||
| ROCE | 22.64% | ||
| ROIC | 17.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 20.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.75% | ||
| OM | 54.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 53.75% | ||
| GM | 96.17% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.99%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 678.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 80.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
F-Score6
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC2.07
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)1.13%
EPS 3Y33.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0.72%
EPS Next Y20.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.36%
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 Year8.37%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y1.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.22%
EBIT growth 3Y35.75%
EBIT growth 5Y126.92%
EBIT Next Year27.84%
EBIT Next 3Y12.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-726.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y16.62%
OCF growth 3Y34.56%
OCF growth 5Y109.18%