GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A (GSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:GSL • MHY271836006
37.54 USD
-0.03 (-0.08%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
37.54 USD
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:04:00 PM
GSL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. GSL has an excellent profitability rating, but 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. These ratings could make GSL a good candidate 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.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- GSL has a Return On Assets of 14.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GSL outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 23.31%, GSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.05%, GSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GSL is significantly above the industry average of 7.59%.
| 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
- GSL has a Profit Margin of 51.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GSL outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GSL has grown nicely.
- GSL has a Gross Margin of 70.07%. This is amongst the best in 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.
- 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
- Compared to 1 year ago, GSL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.21 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 2.21, GSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 4.73. This is in the better half of the industry: GSL outperforms 74.29% 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of GSL (0.37) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC9.26%
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.
- GSL's Current ratio of 2.01 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GSL outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- 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 Quick ratio (1.94) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- GSL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.64%.
- Measured over the past years, GSL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 45.56% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, GSL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.37% 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)5.64%
EPS 3Y29.78%
EPS 5Y45.56%
EPS Q2Q%6.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.37%
Revenue growth 3Y16.65%
Revenue growth 5Y22.19%
Sales Q2Q%10.69%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -3.03% 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 -2.19% on average per year.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.58, the valuation of GSL can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GSL is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.30. GSL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- GSL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.64.
- GSL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GSL is 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 (25.57), we can say GSL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.64 |
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.
- 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GSL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GSL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of GSL 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)1.39
PEG (5Y)0.08
EPS Next 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-3.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.65%, GSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- GSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.75. GSL pays more dividend than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- GSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.65% |
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 2Y1.55%
EPS Next 3Y-3.03%
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 3.58 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.