GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:GSL - MHY271836006 - Common Stock
32.41 USD
+0.48 (+1.5%)
Overall GSL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated GSL against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While GSL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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. Finally GSL also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes GSL very considerable 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.
In the past 5 years GSL has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years GSL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.49%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.31%, GSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of GSL (13.05%) is better than 88.57% 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 7.67%.
| 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 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
GSL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of GSL (52.77%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
GSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GSL's Gross Margin of 70.07% is amongst the best of the industry. GSL outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GSL has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GSL is still creating some value.
GSL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GSL has more shares outstanding
GSL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
GSL has an Altman-Z score of 2.08. 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.
The Altman-Z score of GSL (2.08) 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.
GSL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
GSL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.37) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC9.87%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.01, GSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
GSL has a better Quick ratio (1.94) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.20% 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.
Looking at the last year, GSL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.43% in the last 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)5.2%
EPS 3Y29.78%
EPS 5Y45.56%
EPS Q2Q%8.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.43%
Revenue growth 3Y16.65%
Revenue growth 5Y22.19%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%
3.2 Future
GSL is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.39% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, GSL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.62%
EPS Next 2Y-4.12%
EPS Next 3Y-8.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.82%
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.14 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GSL.
88.57% 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 27.30.
GSL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.53.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GSL indicates a rather cheap valuation: GSL is cheaper than 94.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GSL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GSL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GSL is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed 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 74.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GSL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
GSL's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.39% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.07
EPS Next 2Y-4.12%
EPS Next 3Y-8.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.57%, GSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.76. 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.57% |
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-4.12%
EPS Next 3Y-8.39%
NYSE:GSL (9/15/2025, 3:32:08 PM)
32.41
+0.48 (+1.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.97%
Inst Owner Change15.47%
Ins Owners1.89%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.15B
Analysts77.5
Price Target36.38 (12.25%)
Short Float %2.35%
Short Ratio2.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.57% |
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)7%
PT rev (3m)10.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.53 | ||
| P/S | 1.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.59 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 0.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.9 |
EPS(TTM)10.32
EY31.84%
EPS(NY)9.18
Fwd EY28.34%
FCF(TTM)4.52
FCFY13.96%
OCF(TTM)12.53
OCFY38.65%
SpS20.76
BVpS46.14
TBVpS46.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.07
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.48%
ROICexcg 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 | 2.08 |
F-Score5
WACC9.87%
ROIC/WACC1.32
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)5.2%
EPS 3Y29.78%
EPS 5Y45.56%
EPS Q2Q%8.54%
EPS Next Y-0.62%
EPS Next 2Y-4.12%
EPS Next 3Y-8.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.43%
Revenue growth 3Y16.65%
Revenue growth 5Y22.19%
Sales Q2Q%9.64%
Revenue Next Year4.82%
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 Year31.4%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.85%
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%