GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:GSL - MHY271836006 - Common Stock
35.16 USD
+0.45 (+1.3%)
GSL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While GSL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. GSL is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! Finally GSL also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make GSL suitable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GSL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GSL had a positive cash flow from operations.
GSL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
GSL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.49%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 23.31%, GSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.05%, GSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GSL is below the industry average of 18.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.49% | ||
| ROE | 23.31% | ||
| ROIC | 13.05% |
ROA(3y)13.85%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)25.91%
ROE(5y)21.75%
ROIC(3y)14.87%
ROIC(5y)12.54%
1.3 Margins
GSL has a Profit Margin of 51.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GSL outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
GSL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 52.77%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
GSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GSL's Gross Margin of 70.07% is amongst the best of the industry. GSL outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
GSL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 52.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 51.8% | ||
| GM | 70.07% |
OM growth 3Y1.31%
OM growth 5Y4.52%
PM growth 3Y9.93%
PM growth 5Y48.32%
GM growth 3Y0.88%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GSL is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GSL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, GSL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, GSL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
GSL has an Altman-Z score of 2.15. This is not the best score and indicates that GSL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GSL (2.15) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GSL is 4.73, which is a neutral value as it means it would take GSL, 4.73 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GSL (4.73) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that GSL is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GSL (0.37) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.15 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC9.7%
2.3 Liquidity
GSL has a Current Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that GSL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GSL (2.01) is better than 68.57% of its industry peers.
GSL has a Quick Ratio of 1.94. This is a normal value and indicates that GSL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GSL (1.94) is better than 68.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.64% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, GSL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 45.56% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, GSL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.37% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GSL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.19% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.64%
EPS 3Y29.78%
EPS 5Y45.56%
EPS Q2Q%6.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.37%
Revenue growth 3Y16.65%
Revenue growth 5Y22.19%
Sales Q2Q%10.69%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, GSL will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.46% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GSL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.47%
EPS Next 2Y-2.29%
EPS Next 3Y-8.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.96%
Revenue Next 2Y0.69%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.05%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.35 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GSL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GSL indicates a rather cheap valuation: GSL is cheaper than 88.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.56, GSL is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.69, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GSL.
GSL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GSL is cheaper than 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.62, GSL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GSL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GSL is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
77.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GSL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of GSL may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as GSL's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.07
EPS Next 2Y-2.29%
EPS Next 3Y-8.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.20%, GSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.86. GSL pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
GSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.2% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of GSL grows each year by 53.55%, which is quite nice.
GSL has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
GSL has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.55%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
GSL pays out 19.92% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.92%
EPS Next 2Y-2.29%
EPS Next 3Y-8.46%
NYSE:GSL (11/18/2025, 12:41:50 PM)
35.16
+0.45 (+1.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners49.96%
Inst Owner Change-15.05%
Ins Owners1.89%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.26B
Revenue(TTM)711.05M
Net Income(TTM)383.01M
Analysts77.5
Price Target38.42 (9.27%)
Short Float %2.06%
Short Ratio1.88
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.2% |
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.55%
DP19.92%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.94%
Min EPS beat(2)13.44%
Max EPS beat(2)14.44%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.32%
Min EPS beat(4)0.5%
Max EPS beat(4)14.44%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)8.31%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)10.2%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)15.43%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.81%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.81%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.93%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.41%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.87%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.69 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.82 | ||
| P/B | 0.77 | ||
| P/tB | 0.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.11 |
EPS(TTM)10.49
EY29.84%
EPS(NY)9.54
Fwd EY27.12%
FCF(TTM)4.5
FCFY12.81%
OCF(TTM)12.47
OCFY35.47%
SpS20.67
BVpS45.93
TBVpS45.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.07
Graham Number104.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.49% | ||
| ROE | 23.31% | ||
| ROCE | 16.52% | ||
| ROIC | 13.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.96% | ||
| OM | 52.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 51.8% | ||
| GM | 70.07% | ||
| FCFM | 21.79% |
ROA(3y)13.85%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)25.91%
ROE(5y)21.75%
ROIC(3y)14.87%
ROIC(5y)12.54%
ROICexc(3y)16.11%
ROICexc(5y)13.49%
ROICexgc(3y)16.11%
ROICexgc(5y)13.49%
ROCE(3y)18.83%
ROCE(5y)15.88%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.66%
OM growth 3Y1.31%
OM growth 5Y4.52%
PM growth 3Y9.93%
PM growth 5Y48.32%
GM growth 3Y0.88%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 256.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 38.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.15 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 42.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.15 |
F-Score5
WACC9.7%
ROIC/WACC1.35
Cap/Depr(3y)126.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)239.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)33.37%
Profit Quality(3y)87.49%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.64%
EPS 3Y29.78%
EPS 5Y45.56%
EPS Q2Q%6.94%
EPS Next Y-0.47%
EPS Next 2Y-2.29%
EPS Next 3Y-8.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.37%
Revenue growth 3Y16.65%
Revenue growth 5Y22.19%
Sales Q2Q%10.69%
Revenue Next Year3.96%
Revenue Next 2Y0.69%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.92%
EBIT growth 3Y18.18%
EBIT growth 5Y27.71%
EBIT Next Year35.74%
EBIT Next 3Y1.32%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-42.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y81.01%
OCF growth 1Y8.99%
OCF growth 3Y17.2%
OCF growth 5Y35.72%
GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A / GSL FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to GSL.
Can you provide the valuation status for GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A?
GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) is 3.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.77.
Can you provide the financial health for GSL stock?
The financial health rating of GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) is 6 / 10.