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

NYSE:GSL • MHY271836006

37.71 USD
-0.96 (-2.48%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 02:20 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, GSL scores 6 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. GSL is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. GSL also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make GSL a good candidate for value and dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Of the past 5 years GSL 4 years were profitable.
  • GSL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

  • The Return On Assets of GSL (14.88%) is better than 91.43% of its industry peers.
  • GSL has a Return On Equity of 23.12%. This is amongst the best in 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.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GSL is significantly above the industry average of 7.09%.
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

  • The Profit Margin of GSL (52.36%) is better than 91.43% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GSL has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of GSL (52.40%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
  • GSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of GSL (70.02%) is better than 82.86% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GSL has grown nicely.
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. 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.
  • There is no outstanding debt for GSL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
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 2.34 indicates that GSL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • GSL has a better Altman-Z score (2.34) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GSL is 4.61, which is a neutral value as it means it would take GSL, 4.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • GSL's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GSL outperforms 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 of 0.34. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GSL outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 4.61
Altman-Z 2.34
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC9.11%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 2.19 indicates that GSL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of GSL (2.19) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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 62.86% 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. GSL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.70% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 41.64% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.7%
EPS 3Y7.41%
EPS 5Y41.64%
EPS Q2Q%-9.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.67%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GSL will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -5.77% on average per year.
  • GSL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -6.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.41%
EPS Next 2Y-5.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.41%
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.
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. GSL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.68 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.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. GSL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.66, the valuation of GSL can be described as very cheap.
  • GSL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GSL is cheaper than 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GSL to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.27), we can say GSL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.68
Fwd PE 3.66
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.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GSL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.58
EV/EBITDA 2.76
GSL Per share dataGSL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of GSL may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • GSL's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.77% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)8.98
PEG (5Y)0.09
EPS Next 2Y-5.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. GSL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.31%, GSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.67, 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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.31%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GSL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 53.55%!
  • 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

  • GSL pays out 19.94% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.94%
EPS Next 2Y-5.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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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GSL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A

NYSE:GSL (3/12/2026, 2:20:51 PM)

37.71

-0.96 (-2.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)03-05
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners46.05%
Inst Owner Change-3.32%
Ins Owners1.88%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.35B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)396.88M
Analysts74.29
Price Target37.74 (0.08%)
Short Float %2.56%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.31%
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)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.68
Fwd PE 3.66
P/S 1.78
P/FCF 8.58
P/OCF 3.06
P/B 0.79
P/tB 0.79
EV/EBITDA 2.76
EPS(TTM)10.26
EY27.21%
EPS(NY)10.3
Fwd EY27.32%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY11.65%
OCF(TTM)12.31
OCFY32.64%
SpS21.19
BVpS48
TBVpS48
PEG (NY)8.98
PEG (5Y)0.09
Graham Number105.27
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 2.34
F-Score7
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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)2.7%
EPS 3Y7.41%
EPS 5Y41.64%
EPS Q2Q%-9.02%
EPS Next Y0.41%
EPS Next 2Y-5.77%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.67%
Revenue Next Year-1.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.41%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 6 / 10 to GSL.


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

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 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 3.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.79.


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 0.41% in the next year.