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Global Ship Lease, Inc.
GSL
$1.6B
Mkt Cap
$43.61
+1.37%
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) has a current P/E ratio of 4.5, compared to its historical median P/E of 2.8. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 19.2%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) has a market capitalization of $1.6B. It is classified as a small-cap stock.
Yes, Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 4.86%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) appears fair. The current P/E of 4.5 is 61% above its historical median of 2.8. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 43.3%.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) operates in the Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight industry, within the Industrials sector.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) reported annual revenue of $766 million in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
Item 4. Information on the Company A. History and Development of the Company Our legal and commercial name is Global Ship Lease, Inc. We are a Republic of the Marshall Islands corporation that owns a fleet of mid-sized and smaller containerships which we charter out under fixed-rate charters to reputable container shipping companies. The mailing address of our principal executive office is c/o GSL Enterprises Ltd., 9 Irodou Attikou Street, Kifisia, Athens 14561, Greece and our telephone number at that address is +30 210 6233670. Our agent in the United States is Puglisi & Associates, 850 Library Avenue, Suite 204, Newark, Delaware 19711. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. The address of the SEC’s Internet site is http://www.sec.gov. Our website address is http://www.globalshiplease.com.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 766M | 766M | 711M | 675M | 646M | 448M |
| Net Income | 407M | 407M | 344M | 295M | 283M | 163M |
| EPS | $11.33 | $11.33 | $9.71 | $8.38 | $7.87 | $4.48 |
| Free Cash Flow | 514M | 514M | 417M | 355M | 322M | 243M |
| ROIC | 19.6% | 20.6% | 19.6% | 18.8% | 20.3% | 16.6% |
| Gross Margin | 78.2% | 78.2% | 71.9% | 68.1% | 64.2% | 56.3% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.47 | 0.69 | 0.97 | 1.50 |
| Dividends/Share | $2.12 | $2.12 | $1.65 | $1.51 | $1.40 | $0.77 |
| Operating Income | 435M | 435M | 379M | 343M | 354M | 238M |
| Operating Margin | 56.8% | 56.8% | 53.3% | 50.9% | 54.9% | 53.0% |
| ROE | 22.6% | 24.9% | 26.0% | 27.4% | 33.8% | 27.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | 36M | 36M | 35M | 35M | 36M | 36M |
| Metric | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | 139M | 165M | 167M | 159M | 157M | 261M | 283M | 448M | 646M | 675M | 711M | 766M | 766M |
| Gross Margin | 70.4% | 72.8% | 74.4% | 76.2% | N/A | N/A | N/A | 56.3% | 64.2% | 68.1% | 71.9% | 78.2% | 78.2% |
| R&D | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A | 7.0M | 6.5M | 6.2M | 5.4M | 9.2M | 8.8M | 8.3M | 13M | 19M | 18M | 17M | 22M | 22M |
| EBIT | 42M | 19M | -21M | -15M | -10M | 112M | 105M | 238M | 354M | 343M | 379M | 435M | 435M |
| Op. Margin | 30.5% | 11.7% | -12.4% | -9.6% | -6.5% | 42.7% | 37.0% | 53.0% | 54.9% | 50.9% | 53.3% | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Net Income | 5.0M | -32M | -68M | -77M | -60M | 37M | 38M | 163M | 283M | 295M | 344M | 407M | 407M |
| Net Margin | 3.6% | -19.4% | -40.9% | -48.5% | -38.5% | 14.1% | 13.3% | 36.4% | 43.9% | 43.7% | 48.4% | 53.1% | 53.1% |
| Non-Recurring | 0 | 45M | 92M | 88M | 72M | 0 | 8.3M | 7.8M | 3.0M | 19M | 0 | 46M | 46M |
| Returns on Capital | |||||||||||||
| ROIC | 7.3% | 4.9% | -5.9% | -3.4% | -1.2% | 9.8% | 9.0% | 16.6% | 20.3% | 18.8% | 19.6% | 20.6% | 19.6% |
| ROE | 1.2% | -7.7% | -18.8% | -26.6% | -21.3% | 10.2% | 8.6% | 27.7% | 33.8% | 27.4% | 26.0% | 24.9% | 22.6% |
| ROA | 0.6% | -3.6% | -8.1% | -10.7% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 10.0% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 15.1% | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Cash Flow | |||||||||||||
| Op. Cash Flow | 61M | 62M | 72M | 67M | 48M | 93M | 104M | 248M | 327M | 375M | 430M | 528M | 528M |
| Free Cash Flow | 5.7M | -46M | 72M | 67M | 36M | 84M | 100M | 243M | 322M | 355M | 417M | 514M | 514M |
| Owner Earnings | 20M | 17M | 29M | 29M | 12M | 48M | 55M | 183M | 236M | 273M | 321M | 392M | 392M |
| CapEx | 55M | 108M | 0 | 0 | 11M | 9.5M | 4.1M | 4.6M | 5.5M | 20M | 13M | 14M | 14M |
| Maint. CapEx | 41M | 45M | 43M | 38M | 35M | 44M | 47M | 62M | 81M | 92M | 100M | 122M | 122M |
| Growth CapEx | 14M | 63M | N/A | N/A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D&A | 41M | 45M | 43M | 38M | 35M | 44M | 47M | 62M | 81M | 92M | 100M | 122M | 122M |
| CapEx/OCF | 90.6% | 173.6% | 0.0% | N/A | 1.7% | N/A | N/A | 0.6% | N/A | 5.2% | 3.0% | N/A | 2.7% |
| Capital Allocation | |||||||||||||
| Dividends Paid | 0 | 0 | 3.1M | 3.1M | 3.1M | 0 | 0 | 28M | 50M | 53M | 58M | 76M | 76M |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.8% | 8.8% | 9.7% | 7.8% | N/A | 4.9% |
| Share Buybacks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buyback Yield | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Stock-Based Comp | 177K | 75K | 283K | 272K | 50K | 1.7M | 2.0M | 3.5M | 10M | 10M | 8.7M | 14M | 14M |
| Debt Repayment | 366M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 263M | 44M | 153M | 277M | 0 | 292M | 70M | 70M |
| Balance Sheet | |||||||||||||
| Net Debt | N/A | -11M | -12M | 325M | 795M | 759M | 689M | 1.0B | 814M | 674M | 543M | 415M | 415M |
| Cash & Equiv. | 33M | 54M | 54M | 73M | 82M | 138M | 81M | 67M | 120M | 139M | 141M | 274M | 274M |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | 35M | 31M | 359M | 813M | 809M | 693M | 880M | 745M | 619M | 539M | 542M | 542M |
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 1.58 | 2.77 | 2.21 | 1.66 | 1.50 | 0.97 | 0.69 | 0.47 | 0.38 | 0.38 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.0 | 0.4 | -0.5 | -0.3 | -0.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 41.2 | 16.5 | 7.7 | 9.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Equity | 438M | 397M | 329M | 252M | 316M | 406M | 465M | 713M | 966M | 1.2B | 1.5B | 1.8B | 1.8B |
| Total Assets | 874M | 905M | 776M | 676M | 1.2B | 1.4B | 1.3B | 2.0B | 2.1B | 2.2B | 2.4B | 2.9B | 2.9B |
| Total Liabilities | 436M | 508M | 447M | 424M | 917M | 945M | 809M | 1.3B | 1.1B | 987M | 910M | 1.1B | 1.1B |
| Intangibles | N/A | N/A | 937K | 700K | 5.4M | 1.5M | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Earnings | 51M | 9.8M | -58M | -136M | -196M | -159M | -122M | 13M | 246M | 488M | 774M | 1.1B | 1.1B |
| Working Capital | 17M | 4.0M | 8.2M | 22M | 3.5M | 32M | -14M | -101M | -25M | 15M | 37M | 320M | 320M |
| Current Assets | 37M | 58M | 57M | 77M | 99M | 162M | 99M | 143M | 237M | 296M | 301M | 627M | 627M |
| Current Liabilities | 20M | 54M | 49M | 55M | 96M | 130M | 112M | 245M | 262M | 280M | 264M | 307M | 307M |
| Per Share Data | |||||||||||||
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.48 | 7.87 | 8.38 | 9.71 | 11.33 | 11.33 |
| Owner EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.02 | 6.56 | 7.76 | 9.07 | 10.93 | 10.93 |
| Book Value | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 19.54 | 26.85 | 33.66 | 41.29 | 50.15 | 50.15 |
| Cash Flow/Share | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.80 | 9.10 | 10.66 | 12.13 | 14.71 | 14.73 |
| Dividends/Share | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.77 | 1.40 | 1.51 | 1.65 | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Shares Out. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 36.5M | 36.0M | 35.2M | 35.4M | 35.9M | 35.9M |
| Valuation | |||||||||||||
| P/E Ratio | 29.2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.3 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.1 | N/A | 3.8 |
| P/FCF | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | N/A | 3.0 |
| EV/EBIT | 12.2 | 26.5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.2 | 9.1 | 6.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.3 | N/A | 4.6 |
| Price/Book | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.9 |
| Price/Sales | 1.1 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.1 | N/A | 2.0 |
| FCF Yield | 3.9% | -53.2% | 134.7% | 165.1% | 54.8% | 52.5% | 38.0% | 42.6% | 64.4% | 57.4% | 58.1% | N/A | 32.8% |
| Market Cap | 146M | 86M | 53M | 41M | 66M | 160M | 264M | 572M | 500M | 619M | 718M | 0 | 1.6B |
| Avg. Price | 23.31 | 27.56 | 9.11 | 7.64 | 6.46 | 4.98 | 4.39 | 13.27 | 15.89 | 15.55 | 21.16 | 0.00 | 43.61 |
| Year-End Price | 23.39 | 14.48 | 8.87 | 6.75 | 3.78 | 6.43 | 8.58 | 16.12 | 13.45 | 17.23 | 20.17 | 0.00 | 43.61 |
Global Ship Lease, Inc. passes 6 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. trades at 4.5x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 2.8x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 3.7x vs a median of 1.7x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 19.2% with a gross margin of 67.7%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 4.9%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +23.9%.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) has a net profit margin of 53.1%. This is a strong margin indicating high profitability.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) generated $514 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $11.33 in its most recent fiscal year.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 24.9%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) has a 5-year average gross margin of 67.7%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 16 years of financial data for Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) has a book value per share of $50.15, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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