EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ESEA - MHY235921357 - Common Stock
60.35 USD
+0.99 (+1.67%)
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 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. ESEA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. ESEA also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years ESEA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ESEA (20.14%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 32.78%, ESEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
ESEA has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ESEA is significantly above the industry average of 18.49%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 53.84%, ESEA belongs to the top 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.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 54.74%, ESEA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESEA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 96.17%, ESEA belongs to the top 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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
The number of shares outstanding for ESEA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ESEA is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
The Altman-Z score of ESEA (2.45) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that ESEA is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ESEA (0.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
ROIC/WACC2.12
WACC8.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that ESEA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ESEA has a Current ratio of 1.49. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESEA outperforms 48.57% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.44, ESEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.46% 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 quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.43% 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)8.46%
EPS 3Y33.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%7.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.43%
Revenue growth 3Y31.37%
Revenue growth 5Y39.71%
Sales Q2Q%8.13%
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.
ESEA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.78% yearly.
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.
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
ESEA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.89.
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 25.47.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.70 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ESEA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ESEA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.42. ESEA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESEA is valued a bit cheaper than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.72 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.69%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.65%, ESEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ESEA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.67.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, ESEA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
14.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESEA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
ESEA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP14.29%
EPS Next 2Y7.69%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
NASDAQ:ESEA (11/20/2025, 10:39:13 AM)
60.35
+0.99 (+1.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.04%
Inst Owner Change18.68%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap423.05M
Revenue(TTM)212.90M
Net Income(TTM)119.00M
Analysts82.22
Price Target75.14 (24.51%)
Short Float %1.82%
Short Ratio1.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
Yearly Dividend2.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)54.15%
DP14.29%
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)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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.7 | ||
| P/S | 1.91 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.31 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 1.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.72 |
EPS(TTM)15.52
EY25.72%
EPS(NY)16.33
Fwd EY27.06%
FCF(TTM)-7.28
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)18.26
OCFY30.26%
SpS31.53
BVpS51.78
TBVpS51.78
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number134.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC8.43%
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)8.46%
EPS 3Y33.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%7.91%
EPS Next Y17.9%
EPS Next 2Y7.69%
EPS Next 3Y0.45%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.43%
Revenue growth 3Y31.37%
Revenue growth 5Y39.71%
Sales Q2Q%8.13%
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 3.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.17.
How financially healthy is EUROSEAS LTD?
The financial health rating of EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) is 3 / 10.