GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:GSL - MHY271836006 - Common Stock
34.355 USD
+0.13 (+0.37%)
GSL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. GSL scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. GSL scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. GSL also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make GSL a good candidate for value and dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GSL had positive earnings in the past year.
GSL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years GSL has been profitable.
GSL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
GSL's Return On Assets of 14.49% is amongst the best of the industry. GSL outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 23.31%, GSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.05%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% 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 18.63%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 51.80%, GSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GSL has grown nicely.
GSL has a better Operating Margin (52.77%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GSL has grown nicely.
GSL has a Gross Margin of 70.07%. This is amongst the best in 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
GSL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GSL has more shares outstanding
GSL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GSL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.14 indicates that GSL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GSL (2.14) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.
GSL has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.73. This is a neutral value as GSL would need 4.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GSL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.73) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that GSL is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.37, GSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC9.72%
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.94, GSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GSL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.64%.
GSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 45.56% yearly.
GSL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.37%.
The Revenue has been growing by 22.19% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
GSL is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.46% yearly.
GSL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -5.05% yearly.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.28, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GSL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GSL is valued cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GSL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.35), we can say GSL is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.60, the valuation of GSL can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GSL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GSL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 33.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GSL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GSL is cheaper than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GSL is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.07 |
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 7.30%, GSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.53. 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 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.3% |
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 (11/12/2025, 3:56:04 PM)
34.355
+0.13 (+0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners49.96%
Inst Owner Change-15.02%
Ins Owners1.89%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.23B
Revenue(TTM)711.05M
Net Income(TTM)383.01M
Analysts77.5
Price Target36.38 (5.89%)
Short Float %1.8%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.3% |
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)0.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.6 | ||
| P/S | 1.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.75 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 0.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.07 |
EPS(TTM)10.49
EY30.53%
EPS(NY)9.54
Fwd EY27.76%
FCF(TTM)4.5
FCFY13.11%
OCF(TTM)12.47
OCFY36.3%
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 | 2.14 |
F-Score5
WACC9.72%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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 3.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.75.
Can you provide the financial health for GSL stock?
The financial health rating of GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) is 6 / 10.