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

NYSE:GSL • MHY271836006

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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.

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1. GSL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GSL was profitable.
  • GSL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • GSL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GSL had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2025 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of GSL (14.22%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.59%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GSL has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GSL outperforms 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 6.44%.
Industry RankSector 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%
GSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of GSL (53.09%) is better than 91.43% of its industry peers.
  • GSL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 50.73%, GSL belongs to the best 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.
  • The Gross Margin of GSL (69.53%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GSL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
GSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. GSL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GSL is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GSL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GSL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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 2025 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • GSL has an Altman-Z score of 2.17. 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.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.17, GSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GSL is 1.76, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GSL, only 1.76 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • GSL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.76. This is amongst the best in the industry. GSL outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that GSL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of GSL (0.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 1.76
Altman-Z 2.17
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC8.61%
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 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.04 indicates that GSL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • GSL has a better Current ratio (2.04) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.00, GSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.04
Quick Ratio 2
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 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. GSL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • GSL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.70%.
  • Measured over the past years, GSL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 41.64% on average per year.
  • 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 -5.77% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GSL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.41%
EPS Next 2Y-5.77%
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.77, the valuation of GSL can be described as very cheap.
  • 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GSL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GSL to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.54), we can say GSL is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.76, the valuation of GSL can be described as very cheap.
  • 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.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, GSL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.77
Fwd PE 3.76
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 cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GSL indicates a rather cheap valuation: GSL is cheaper than 91.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.54
EV/EBITDA 2.72
GSL Per share dataGSL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • GSL has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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)9.21
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 6.46%, GSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.30, 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 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.46%

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 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

  • 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-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 2025 0 200M -200M 400M
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 (3/24/2026, 9:50:09 AM)

38.69

+0.46 (+1.2%)

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 Change0%
Market Cap1.39B
Revenue(TTM)766.45M
Net Income(TTM)406.92M
Analysts74.29
Price Target37.74 (-2.46%)
Short Float %2.74%
Short Ratio2.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.46%
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)60.31%
DP21.04%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-24
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.77
Fwd PE 3.76
P/S 1.81
P/FCF 3.54
P/OCF 2.63
P/B 0.77
P/tB 0.77
EV/EBITDA 2.72
EPS(TTM)10.26
EY26.52%
EPS(NY)10.3
Fwd EY26.63%
FCF(TTM)10.93
FCFY28.26%
OCF(TTM)14.71
OCFY38.02%
SpS21.34
BVpS50.16
TBVpS50.16
PEG (NY)9.21
PEG (5Y)0.09
Graham Number107.6
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.17
F-Score6
WACC8.61%
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 Y0.41%
EPS Next 2Y-5.77%
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 Year23.25%
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 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 3.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.77.


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.