57.03 USD
+0.35 (+0.62%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 01:22 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. While ESEA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ESEA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally 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.
- ESEA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years ESEA has always 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 17.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 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.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.39%, ESEA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 last Return On Invested Capital (15.39%) 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 | 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
- The Profit Margin of ESEA (54.01%) is better than 91.43% of its industry peers.
- ESEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ESEA has a better Operating Margin (54.86%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- ESEA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 95.51%, ESEA belongs to the best 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 | 54.86% | ||
| 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.
- ESEA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- ESEA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- ESEA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 5.52. This is in the better half of the industry: ESEA outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that ESEA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- ESEA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.92
WACC8%
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.
- ESEA has a Quick Ratio of 3.53. This indicates that ESEA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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
- 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 very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.36% in the last year.
- ESEA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 39.71% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, ESEA will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.82% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ESEA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.05% on average per year.
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 3.67 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ESEA.
- ESEA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ESEA is cheaper than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- ESEA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.38, 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 27.97, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ESEA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ESEA is cheaper than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 9.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.42 |
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.
- 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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.27%, ESEA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.55, ESEA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, ESEA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ESEA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 53.86%!
- ESEA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of ESEA decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.86%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 14.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESEA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.76%
EPS Next 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y-4.82%
NASDAQ:ESEA (2/11/2026, 1:22:13 PM)
57.03
+0.35 (+0.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners9.36%
Inst Owner Change7.75%
Ins Owners1.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap399.78M
Revenue(TTM)223.79M
Net Income(TTM)120.86M
Analysts82.22
Price Target73.1 (28.18%)
Short Float %2.05%
Short Ratio1.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.86%
DP14.76%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.75%
Max EPS beat(2)19.35%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)6.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.75%
Max EPS beat(4)19.35%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)8.03%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)16.53%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)13.56%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.25%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.25%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.67%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.91%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.58%
PT rev (1m)-4.02%
PT rev (3m)-2.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.38 | ||
| P/S | 1.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.9 | ||
| P/B | 0.93 | ||
| P/tB | 0.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.42 |
EPS(TTM)15.52
EY27.21%
EPS(NY)16.86
Fwd EY29.56%
FCF(TTM)5.74
FCFY10.06%
OCF(TTM)19.67
OCFY34.48%
SpS31.93
BVpS61.07
TBVpS61.07
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number146.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.91% | ||
| ROE | 28.23% | ||
| ROCE | 19.48% | ||
| ROIC | 15.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.3% | ||
| OM | 54.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 54.01% | ||
| GM | 95.51% | ||
| FCFM | 17.97% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y67.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y67.54%
OM growth 3Y3.33%
OM growth 5Y62.43%
PM growth 3Y5.47%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.2%
GM growth 5Y0.38%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 334.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 43.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 33.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
F-Score7
WACC8%
ROIC/WACC1.92
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)8.46%
EPS 3Y33.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%7.91%
EPS Next Y19.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.43%
EPS Next 3Y-4.82%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.36%
Revenue growth 3Y31.37%
Revenue growth 5Y39.71%
Sales Q2Q%5.1%
Revenue Next Year8.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.98%
Revenue Next 3Y3.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.4%
EBIT growth 3Y35.75%
EBIT growth 5Y126.92%
EBIT Next Year34.55%
EBIT Next 3Y15.88%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y660.95%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y25.62%
OCF growth 3Y34.56%
OCF growth 5Y109.18%
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 3.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.93.
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%.