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GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (GNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GNK - MHY2685T1313 - Common Stock

20.23 USD
+0.26 (+1.3%)
Last: 1/26/2026, 8:04:00 PM
20.52 USD
+0.29 (+1.43%)
Pre-Market: 1/27/2026, 4:22:41 AM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, GNK scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GNK was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. The financial health of GNK is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. GNK does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GNK had negative earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year GNK had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years GNK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • GNK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
GNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • GNK's Return On Assets of -0.64% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GNK is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -0.80%, GNK is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • GNK's Return On Invested Capital of 0.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GNK is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GNK is in line with the industry average of 7.59%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.73%) for GNK is well above the current ROIC(0.29%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.64%
ROE -0.8%
ROIC 0.29%
ROA(3y)6.54%
ROA(5y)3.29%
ROE(3y)7.74%
ROE(5y)2.56%
ROIC(3y)6.73%
ROIC(5y)6.81%
GNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • GNK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.18%, GNK is doing worse than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GNK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 34.02%, GNK is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GNK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.18%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 34.02%
OM growth 3Y-20.17%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-18.42%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.33%
GM growth 5Y10.39%
GNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GNK is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GNK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GNK has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GNK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
GNK Yearly Shares OutstandingGNK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
GNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.02 indicates that GNK is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.02, GNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GNK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.18, GNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.02
ROIC/WACC0.03
WACC8.61%
GNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • GNK has a Current Ratio of 2.36. This indicates that GNK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.36, GNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that GNK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of GNK (1.98) is better than 62.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.36
Quick Ratio 1.98
GNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • GNK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -107.82%.
  • The earnings per share for GNK have been decreasing by -26.99% on average. This is quite bad
  • GNK shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.58%.
  • GNK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-107.82%
EPS 3Y-26.99%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-102.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y1.66%
Sales Q2Q%-0.03%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.92% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-95.46%
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y13.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-19.14%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.52%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.92%
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 accelerating.
  • 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.
GNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
GNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GNK. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.06, which indicates a correct valuation of GNK.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GNK is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • GNK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.06
GNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -50 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GNK indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GNK is more expensive than 62.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.24
GNK Per share dataGNK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GNK's earnings are expected to grow with 13.28% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y13.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GNK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.00%.
  • GNK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.57.
  • GNK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GNK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 25.86%!
  • GNK has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • The dividend of GNK decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.86%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
GNK Yearly Dividends per shareGNK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • The earnings of GNK are negative and hence is the payout ratio. GNK will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
  • The dividend of GNK is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-611.58%
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y13.28%
GNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M

GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD / GNK FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (GNK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GNK.


Can you provide the valuation status for GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (GNK). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (GNK) stock?

GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (GNK) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD?

The financial health rating of GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (GNK) is 5 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (GNK) is expected to decline by -95.46% in the next year.