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

NYSE:GSL • MHY271836006

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38.41 USD
+0.77 (+2.05%)
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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.
  • In the past 5 years GSL has always been profitable.
  • 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

  • GSL has a better Return On Assets (14.22%) 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.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.03%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GSL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.78%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.20%.
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

  • GSL has a better Profit Margin (53.09%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • GSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 69.53%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GSL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GSL has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for GSL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.17 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 2.17, GSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.29% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.76 is amongst the best of the industry. GSL outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
  • GSL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.30, GSL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 1.76
Altman-Z 2.17
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC8.56%
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 Current ratio of 2.04. This is in the better half of the industry: GSL outperforms 65.71% 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.
  • The Quick ratio of GSL (2.00) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
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%.
  • GSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 41.64% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.79% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, GSL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.07% on average per year.
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.
  • GSL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.48% yearly.
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 3.74, the valuation of GSL can be described as very cheap.
  • 91.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GSL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • GSL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.60.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.73, 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.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.84. GSL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.74
Fwd PE 3.73
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 cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GSL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GSL is cheaper than 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.51
EV/EBITDA 2.73
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.
  • 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)9.15
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 6.82%, GSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.89, GSL pays a better dividend. On top of this GSL pays more dividend than 82.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, GSL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.82%

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
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 (4/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 38.9999 +0.59 (+1.54%)

38.41

+0.77 (+2.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)03-05
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners46.05%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.88%
Ins Owner Change-1.1%
Market Cap1.38B
Revenue(TTM)766.45M
Net Income(TTM)406.92M
Analysts74.29
Price Target40.8 (6.22%)
Short Float %2.39%
Short Ratio1.93
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.82%
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)60.31%
DP21.04%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)8.11%
PT rev (3m)6.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.74
Fwd PE 3.73
P/S 1.8
P/FCF 3.51
P/OCF 2.61
P/B 0.77
P/tB 0.77
EV/EBITDA 2.73
EPS(TTM)10.26
EY26.71%
EPS(NY)10.3
Fwd EY26.82%
FCF(TTM)10.93
FCFY28.46%
OCF(TTM)14.71
OCFY38.3%
SpS21.34
BVpS50.16
TBVpS50.16
PEG (NY)9.15
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
WACC8.56%
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 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 3.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.77.


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.