EUROSEAS LTD (ESEA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ESEA • MHY235921357
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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.
- ESEA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years ESEA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of ESEA (19.55%) is better than 97.14% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 29.55%, ESEA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- ESEA's Return On Invested Capital of 15.54% is amongst the best of 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 60.11%, 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 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.
- ESEA has a Gross Margin of 96.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESEA outperforms 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
- ESEA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ESEA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ESEA has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for ESEA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- ESEA has an Altman-Z score of 2.83. 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 has a better Altman-Z score (2.83) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- ESEA has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.38. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ESEA would need 3.38 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- ESEA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.38) than 74.29% of its industry peers.
- ESEA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.43, ESEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC2.16
WACC7.18%
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 better Current ratio (4.89) than 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 better Quick ratio (4.82) than 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -6.85% 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 0.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.34%
EPS Next 2Y-6.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.01%
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
- ESEA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.09.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ESEA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ESEA is cheaper than 82.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ESEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.86), we can say ESEA is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.00 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ESEA.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ESEA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- ESEA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESEA is valued a bit cheaper than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESEA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- 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)1.75
PEG (5Y)0.04
EPS Next 2Y-6.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. ESEA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ESEA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.50%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.76, ESEA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ESEA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.5% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of ESEA grows each year by 118.81%, which is quite nice.
- ESEA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
68.2
+1.55 (+2.33%)
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%
Ins Owners1.83%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap481.49M
Revenue(TTM)227.87M
Net Income(TTM)136.97M
Analysts82.22
Price Target86.7 (27.13%)
Short Float %1.24%
Short Ratio0.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.5% |
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)13.84%
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)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4 | ||
| P/S | 2.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.41 | ||
| P/B | 1.04 | ||
| P/tB | 1.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.29 |
EPS(TTM)16.67
EY24.44%
EPS(NY)17.06
Fwd EY25.01%
FCF(TTM)9.08
FCFY13.31%
OCF(TTM)19.99
OCFY29.31%
SpS32.28
BVpS65.64
TBVpS65.64
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)0.04
Graham Number156.91
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 | 2.83 |
F-Score8
WACC7.18%
ROIC/WACC2.16
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-1.01%
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.