GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:GSL • MHY271836006

39.18 USD
-0.3 (-0.76%)
At close: Feb 24, 2026
39.32 USD
+0.14 (+0.36%)
After Hours: 2/24/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, GSL scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GSL was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While GSL has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on GSL. GSL also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make GSL suitable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GSL was profitable.
  • In the past year GSL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GSL has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years GSL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GSL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGSL 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 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 14.88%, GSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GSL's Return On Equity of 23.12% is amongst the best of the industry. GSL outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
  • GSL's Return On Invested Capital of 13.17% is amongst the best of the industry. GSL outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GSL is significantly above the industry average of 7.36%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.88%
ROE 23.12%
ROIC 13.17%
ROA(3y)13.85%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)25.91%
ROE(5y)21.75%
ROIC(3y)14.87%
ROIC(5y)12.54%
GSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 52.36%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GSL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of GSL (52.40%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GSL has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 70.02%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GSL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 52.4%
PM (TTM) 52.36%
GM 70.02%
OM growth 3Y1.31%
OM growth 5Y4.52%
PM growth 3Y9.93%
PM growth 5Y48.32%
GM growth 3Y0.88%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
GSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

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.
  • 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.
GSL Yearly Shares OutstandingGSL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
GSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.36 indicates that GSL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • GSL has a Altman-Z score of 2.36. This is in the better half of the industry: GSL outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
  • GSL has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.61. This is a neutral value as GSL would need 4.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • GSL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.61) than 74.29% of its industry peers.
  • GSL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • GSL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.34) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 4.61
Altman-Z 2.36
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC9.02%
GSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • GSL has a Current Ratio of 2.19. This indicates that GSL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GSL has a Current ratio of 2.19. This is in the better half of the industry: GSL outperforms 62.86% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.14 indicates that GSL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • GSL's Quick ratio of 2.14 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GSL outperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 2.14
GSL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGSL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.64% over the past year.
  • GSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 45.56% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.13% in the past 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)7.13%
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 -3.03% on average per year.
  • GSL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.19% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.57%
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-3.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y2.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.19%
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.
GSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
GSL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGSL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.73 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 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.98. GSL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.80 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GSL.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GSL is valued cheaper than 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GSL to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.01), we can say GSL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.73
Fwd PE 3.8
GSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GSL is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GSL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GSL is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.92
EV/EBITDA 2.81
GSL Per share dataGSL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GSL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • 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 -3.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)0.08
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-3.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.37%, GSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.51, GSL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, GSL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.37%

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
GSL Yearly Dividends per shareGSL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 19.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GSL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.94%
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-3.03%
GSL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGSL 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 -200M 300M
GSL Dividend Payout.GSL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GSL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A

NYSE:GSL (2/24/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 39.32 +0.14 (+0.36%)

39.18

-0.3 (-0.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-10
Earnings (Next)03-05
Inst Owners48.1%
Inst Owner Change-3.59%
Ins Owners1.88%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.40B
Revenue(TTM)757.93M
Net Income(TTM)396.88M
Analysts74.29
Price Target37.74 (-3.68%)
Short Float %2.44%
Short Ratio2.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.37%
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)53.55%
DP19.94%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-24
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.02%
Min EPS beat(2)9.61%
Max EPS beat(2)14.44%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.6%
Min EPS beat(4)8.92%
Max EPS beat(4)14.44%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)8.59%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)8.74%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)10.95%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.77%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.81%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.97%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.68%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.25%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.73
Fwd PE 3.8
P/S 1.85
P/FCF 8.92
P/OCF 3.18
P/B 0.82
P/tB 0.82
EV/EBITDA 2.81
EPS(TTM)10.49
EY26.77%
EPS(NY)10.3
Fwd EY26.29%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY11.22%
OCF(TTM)12.31
OCFY31.42%
SpS21.19
BVpS48
TBVpS48
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)0.08
Graham Number106.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.88%
ROE 23.12%
ROCE 16.67%
ROIC 13.17%
ROICexc 16.58%
ROICexgc 16.58%
OM 52.4%
PM (TTM) 52.36%
GM 70.02%
FCFM 20.74%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 4.61
Debt/EBITDA 1.12
Cap/Depr 241.95%
Cap/Sales 37.36%
Interest Coverage 8.37
Cash Conversion 85.64%
Profit Quality 39.6%
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 2.14
Altman-Z 2.36
F-Score7
WACC9.02%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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 Y2.57%
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-3.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.65%
Revenue growth 5Y22.19%
Sales Q2Q%10.69%
Revenue Next Year6.82%
Revenue Next 2Y2.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.29%
EBIT growth 3Y18.18%
EBIT growth 5Y27.71%
EBIT Next Year37.49%
EBIT Next 3Y5.34%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-39.38%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y81.01%
OCF growth 1Y11.13%
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 7 / 10 to GSL.


What is the valuation status of GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 9 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GSL stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) is 3.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.82.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GSL stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) is expected to grow by 2.57% in the next year.