GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:GSL • MHY271836006
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39.38 USD
+0.58 (+1.49%)
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This GSL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GSL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GSL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year GSL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years GSL has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years GSL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of GSL (14.22%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
- GSL has a Return On Equity of 22.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GSL outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
- GSL has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.03%) than 94.29% of its industry peers.
- GSL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.78%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.11%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.22% | ||
| ROE | 22.59% | ||
| ROIC | 12.03% |
ROA(3y)14.1%
ROA(5y)12.79%
ROE(3y)23.67%
ROE(5y)24.65%
ROIC(3y)13.78%
ROIC(5y)13.4%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 53.09%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- GSL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 50.73%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GSL has grown nicely.
- GSL has a Gross Margin of 69.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GSL outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GSL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 50.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 53.09% | ||
| GM | 69.53% |
OM growth 3Y-2.85%
OM growth 5Y4.8%
PM growth 3Y6.54%
PM growth 5Y31.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.6%
GM growth 5Y3.1%
2. GSL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GSL is still creating some value.
- GSL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 2.18 indicates that GSL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.18, GSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- GSL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.76. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.76, GSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that GSL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- GSL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.30) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC8.59%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.04 indicates that GSL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.04, GSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- GSL has a Quick Ratio of 2.00. This is a normal value and indicates that GSL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- GSL's Quick ratio of 2.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GSL outperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2 |
3. GSL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.70% over the past year.
- GSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 41.64% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, GSL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.79% in the last year.
- GSL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 22.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.7%
EPS 3Y7.41%
EPS 5Y41.64%
EPS Q2Q%-9.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.79%
Revenue growth 3Y5.89%
Revenue growth 5Y22.07%
Sales Q2Q%4.67%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.50% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.48% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.36%
EPS Next 2Y-2.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.48%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. GSL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- GSL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.84.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GSL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GSL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.33), we can say GSL is valued rather cheaply.
- GSL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.89.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GSL indicates a rather cheap valuation: GSL is cheaper than 97.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- GSL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.16.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GSL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- GSL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GSL is cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GSL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as GSL's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.50% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.09
EPS Next 2Y-2.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. GSL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.53%, GSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.75, GSL pays a better dividend. On top of this GSL pays more dividend than 82.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- GSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.53% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GSL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 60.31%!
- 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)60.31%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 21.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GSL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.04%
EPS Next 2Y-2.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
GSL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:GSL (4/15/2026, 10:19:45 AM)
39.38
+0.58 (+1.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)03-05 2026-03-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-18 2026-05-18/bmo
Inst Owners45.94%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.46%
Ins Owner Change-1.46%
Market Cap1.41B
Revenue(TTM)766.45M
Net Income(TTM)406.92M
Analysts74.29
Price Target40.8 (3.61%)
Short Float %2.18%
Short Ratio1.8
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.53% |
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)60.31%
DP21.04%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-24 2026-02-24 (0.625)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.05%
Max EPS beat(2)9.61%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.05%
Max EPS beat(4)14.44%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)7.22%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.07%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)7.99%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.77%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.81%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.87%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.74%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.03%
PT rev (1m)8.11%
PT rev (3m)6.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.89 | ||
| P/S | 1.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.76 |
EPS(TTM)10.26
EY26.05%
EPS(NY)10.12
Fwd EY25.7%
FCF(TTM)10.93
FCFY27.75%
OCF(TTM)14.71
OCFY37.35%
SpS21.34
BVpS50.14
TBVpS50.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.09
Graham Number107.588 (173.2%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.22% | ||
| ROE | 22.59% | ||
| ROCE | 15.22% | ||
| ROIC | 12.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.76% | ||
| OM | 50.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 53.09% | ||
| GM | 69.53% | ||
| FCFM | 51.22% |
ROA(3y)14.1%
ROA(5y)12.79%
ROE(3y)23.67%
ROE(5y)24.65%
ROIC(3y)13.78%
ROIC(5y)13.4%
ROICexc(3y)15.54%
ROICexc(5y)14.78%
ROICexgc(3y)15.54%
ROICexgc(5y)14.78%
ROCE(3y)17.45%
ROCE(5y)16.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.22%
OM growth 3Y-2.85%
OM growth 5Y4.8%
PM growth 3Y6.54%
PM growth 5Y31.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.6%
GM growth 5Y3.1%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.76 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 111.28% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
F-Score6
WACC8.59%
ROIC/WACC1.4
Cap/Depr(3y)161.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)250.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)35%
Profit Quality(3y)78.91%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.7%
EPS 3Y7.41%
EPS 5Y41.64%
EPS Q2Q%-9.02%
EPS Next Y-1.36%
EPS Next 2Y-2.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.79%
Revenue growth 3Y5.89%
Revenue growth 5Y22.07%
Sales Q2Q%4.67%
Revenue Next Year-1.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.48%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.56%
EBIT growth 3Y2.87%
EBIT growth 5Y27.93%
EBIT Next Year21.75%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y85.35%
FCF growth 3Y4.26%
FCF growth 5Y38.4%
OCF growth 1Y22.82%
OCF growth 3Y14.5%
OCF growth 5Y38.3%
GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A / GSL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to GSL.
What is the valuation status for GSL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of GSL stock?
GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) is 3.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.79.
What is the financial health of GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) stock?
The financial health rating of GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) is 7 / 10.