Genco Shipping & Trading Limited GNK
- Market cap
- $1.2B
- P/E
- 28.4×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.62 | 7.24 | 7.28 | 6.83 | 4.27 | 7.35 | 11.92 | 12.39 | 13.51 | 11.20 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 17.40 | 14.99 | 20.07 | 11.82 | 10.79 | 22.00 | 27.15 | 19.84 | 23.43 | 19.60 |
High Price
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| 32 | 35 | 1,346 | 40 | 40 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 37 | 36 |
Employees
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| 4 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 136 | 210 | 368 | 389 | 356 | 547 | 537 | 384 | 423 | 342 |
Revenue
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| 6.43% | 41.15% | 41.82% | 26.72% | 28.36% | 51.63% | 47.76% | 35.07% | 43.82% | 35.74% |
Gross Margin
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| (217) | (59) | (33) | (56) | (226) | 182 | 159 | (12) | 76 | (5) |
EBT
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| (160.08%) | (28.00%) | (8.96%) | (14.37%) | (63.44%) | 33.27% | 29.68% | (3.22%) | 18.08% | (1.32%) |
EBT Margin
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| (218) | (59) | (33) | (56) | (226) | 182 | 159 | (12) | 76 | (5) |
Net Income
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| 100 | 78 | 74 | 79 | 71 | 58 | 65 | 74 | 77 | 85 |
Depreciation
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| 18.70 | 6.12 | 9.58 | 9.33 | 8.48 | 13.01 | 12.66 | 8.98 | 9.83 | 7.89 |
Revenue/Sh
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| (29.95) | (1.71) | (0.86) | (1.34) | (5.38) | 4.33 | 3.74 | (0.30) | 1.77 | (0.10) |
Earnings/Sh
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| (7.21) | 0.70 | 1.72 | 1.43 | 0.88 | 5.49 | 4.46 | 2.15 | 2.95 | 0.74 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| 1.69 | 0.44 | (5.18) | (0.56) | 0.88 | (1.62) | (1.32) | (2.20) | 1.08 | (2.13) |
Capex/Sh
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| (5.53) | 1.14 | (3.47) | 0.86 | 1.76 | 3.88 | 3.14 | (0.05) | 4.03 | (1.40) |
Free CF/Sh
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| 142.01 | 28.47 | 27.44 | 23.43 | 17.78 | 21.79 | 22.83 | 21.39 | 21.56 | 20.70 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 7 | 34 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
Shares
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| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.70 | 4.03 | 0.00 | 7.88 | 0.00 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.41 | 2.17 | 0.82 | 1.14 | 0.87 | 1.23 | 1.19 | 1.81 | 1.42 | 2.34 |
PS Ratio
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| 0.06 | 0.47 | 0.29 | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.73 | 0.66 | 0.76 | 0.65 | 0.89 |
PB Ratio
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| 3.16 | 3.77 | 1.73 | 1.96 | 1.60 | 1.45 | 1.38 | 2.19 | 1.51 | 2.73 |
EV/Sales
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| (10.70) | 20.26 | (4.77) | 21.19 | 7.70 | 4.86 | 5.57 | (377.09) | 3.69 | (15.44) |
EV/FCF
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| (52) | 24 | 66 | 60 | 37 | 231 | 189 | 92 | 127 | 32 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| 12 | 15 | (199) | (23) | 37 | (68) | (56) | (94) | 47 | (92) |
Capex
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| (40) | 39 | (133) | 36 | 74 | 163 | 133 | (2) | 174 | (61) |
FCF
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| 144 | 165 | 169 | 96 | 134 | 133 | 89 | 122 | 57 | 63 |
Working Cap'
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| 515 | 518 | 535 | 483 | 440 | 240 | 167 | 190 | 82 | 189 |
Total Debt
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| 373 | 336 | 333 | 321 | 260 | 120 | 103 | 144 | 38 | 134 |
Net Debt
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| 1,030 | 975 | 1,053 | 978 | 745 | 917 | 968 | 915 | 928 | 898 |
Sh' Equity
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| (13.26%) | (3.80%) | (2.09%) | (3.55%) | (16.34%) | 14.94% | 13.34% | (1.11%) | 6.95% | (0.40%) |
ROA
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| (8.31%) | (1.41%) | 0.02% | (1.37%) | (12.64%) | 12.12% | 9.76% | (0.35%) | 5.63% | 0.45% |
ROIC
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| (21.61%) | (6.23%) | (3.25%) | (5.51%) | (26.18%) | 21.91% | 16.83% | (1.37%) | 8.29% | (0.48%) |
ROE
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Genco Shipping & Trading Limited peers in Marine Shipping
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|---|---|---|---|
| CCEC Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. | $1.3B | 11.6× | Compare |
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| HSHP Himalaya Shipping Ltd. | $844.4M | 15.5× | Compare |
| GSL Global Ship Lease, Inc. | $1.6B | 4.3× | Compare |
| Company | Market cap | P/E | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMRE Costamare Inc. | $1.8B | 5.5× | Compare |
| ASC Ardmore Shipping Corporation | $728.4M | 6.9× | Compare |
| SFL SFL Corporation Ltd. | $2.0B | 26.6× | Compare |
| CMDB Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited | $554.1M | 13.1× | Compare |
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK) key facts
- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK) is a Marine Shipping company in the Industrials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $342.1 million, down 19.1% from fiscal 2024.
- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited reported a net loss of $4.5 million, or a loss of $0.10 per share, for fiscal 2025.
- As of September 25, 2026, GNK traded at $26.09, a market capitalization of $1.2 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 28.4× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 2.6× sales.
- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited pays an annual dividend of $1.58 per share, a yield of 4.63%, with a payout ratio of 98.5%.
- Return on equity was −0.48% and debt-to-equity 0.36.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK) Latest News
25 Sep
Capesize market boom boosts Genco Shipping's earnings and dividends. Q2 2026 dividend up to $0.80 per share (up >400% YoY), with guidance for more than $1 for Q3 and Q4. Strong demand from China for iron ore and bauxite, longer Atlantic-to-Asia routes, and limited fleet growth keep Capesize rates high; Baltic Capesize Index near $50,000/day. Q2 adjusted net income $29m; EBITDA about $57m; net loan-to-value 20%; undrawn revolver $300m; cash-flow break-even around $10k/day per vessel. The 44-vessel fleet is fully owned (20 Capesize/Newcastlemax; 24 Ultramax/Supramax). 2025: 22m tons shipped; iron ore ~50%, grains 14%, coal 13%. Capital allocation focuses on dividends, debt reduction, and fleet growth; 28 quarterly dividends total ~ $9/share. No long-term charters or sale-and-leasebacks. Company sees >$1/share dividends for Q3–Q4 2026. Sustained Capesize-rate strength and higher dividends materially boost GNK's near-term cash flow and investor returns.
21 Sep
Genco Shipping surged over the past six months, trading at $27.99 after a 25.7% gain and outperforming the S&P 500 by 9.4%. Yet the analysis flags three red flags: (1) failure to grow owned vessels (43 in the latest quarter) suggesting weak demand and potential price pressure; (2) only about 4% annual EPS growth over five years; (3) a collapsing free cash flow margin (trailing 12 months −52.8%) with an 81.8-point drop in five years. Despite a 12.1x forward P/E suggesting fair valuation, the conclusion is low confidence in GNK’s trajectory and a call to buy a different stock, specifically a dominant software company, instead. Three fundamental weaknesses—stagnant vessel growth, flat EPS, and shrinking FCF margin—create a cautious, mid-to-long-term negative outlook.
13 Sep
Genco Shipping quadrupled its dividend and signaled further increases to come. Quadrupled dividend boosts cash returns to shareholders and signals stronger financial position likely to lift stock performance.
17 Aug
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited issued an open letter to shareholders after Diana Shipping Inc. withdrew its offer. Withdrawal of potential acquisition offer creates moderate short-term effects on valuation and shareholder outlook without altering core operations.
14 Aug
Diana Shipping Inc. withdrew its offer to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading Limited after the Genco board made outrageous demands. Failed acquisition bid creates short-term uncertainty for Genco's valuation and market sentiment.
12 Aug
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited held its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering financial results, fleet operations, dry bulk market conditions, and management outlook. Q2 earnings call delivers financial metrics and forward guidance that can shift near-term investor sentiment on GNK.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited shows asset growth and market tailwinds supporting dividend upside in Q2 while merger and acquisition uncertainties persist. Asset growth and market tailwinds point to dividend gains offset by lingering M&A risks for Genco Shipping & Trading Limited.
8 Aug
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited released Q2 earnings call highlights covering financial results, fleet operations, and market outlook. Quarterly earnings details and guidance can moderately shift near-term investor views on financials and operations.
6 Aug
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd declared a record dividend in its Q2 2026 earnings call amid strong shipping sector results. Record dividend signals robust earnings that will likely lift investor sentiment and share price.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Q2 2026 earnings call outlines financial results, operational updates and dry bulk market conditions. Quarterly earnings release supplies data on revenue, fleet utilization and guidance that can shift near-term investor positioning.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited raised its dividend outlook, prompting questions on whether the stock is fully valued. Dividend outlook increase signals better cash returns to shareholders and may lift near-term sentiment without shifting core business trajectory.
5 Aug
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating quarterly estimates typically lifts near-term investor sentiment and share price.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited missed its Q2 CY2026 sales expectations. Missing sales expectations signals weaker than anticipated financial performance that can pressure near-term stock valuation.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited released its Q2 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases update financial metrics and can shift near-term stock valuation.
1 Aug
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited encounters fresh valuation pressure as Diana escalates its proxy fight. Escalating proxy fight introduces governance uncertainty that can alter GNK strategy and investor valuation.
29 Jul
Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) earnings expected to grow, prompting questions on whether to buy the stock. Projected earnings growth for GNK may affect financial performance and investor sentiment without major strategic shifts.
28 Jul
Diana Shipping Inc. highlights declining fleet values at Genco Shipping & Trading Limited and urges its board to act to prevent further erosion. Public criticism from another shipping firm over asset values may pressure GNK management and sway short-term market sentiment.
27 Jul
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK) shares plunge today amid unspecified market or operational developments. Share price drop signals short-term sentiment pressure without evidence of fundamental long-term trajectory change.
Diana Shipping Inc. accuses Genco Shipping & Trading Limited of misleading investors and demands good faith negotiations. Public accusations may pressure Genco into negotiations and create short-term market volatility.
23 Jul
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's board of directors issued an update on its review of Diana Shipping’s revised non-binding indicative proposal. Non-binding proposal review signals possible strategic transaction with moderate effects on operations and market view.
15 Jul
Genco Shipping & Trading posts strong earnings, prompting questions over whether its valuation is now excessive. Strong earnings spark valuation debate that may sway short-term sentiment without shifting core operations.
13 Jul
Diana Shipping Inc. extends tender offer for all outstanding shares of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited. Tender offer extension signals potential full acquisition that would eliminate GNK's independent status and reshape its market trajectory.
9 Jul
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited reported Q1 earnings, leading to updated buy, sell or hold analysis for the stock based on financial results and outlook. Q1 earnings release and subsequent recommendation may moderately shift near-term investor positioning and sentiment around GNK.
8 Jul
Diana Shipping Inc. publicly challenges Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's resistance to its tender offer, questioning motives behind the opposition and implying potential value for GNK shareholders. Diana's tender offer directly targets Genco ownership and could trigger acquisition, major stock volatility, or strategic overhaul.
Diana Shipping Inc. urges Genco Shipping & Trading shareholders to tender shares by July 10. Tender offer signals potential takeover that could reshape Genco ownership and market trajectory.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited publicly criticizes Diana Shipping Inc.’s tender offer disclosures as misleading. Public rebuttal of competitor tender disclosures can shift short-term investor views and sector positioning for GNK.
30 Jun
Diana Shipping extended financing to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited. Full acquisition of GNK by Diana Shipping will eliminate its independent corporate existence and market listing.
29 Jun
Diana Shipping Inc. extends its tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK). Tender offer extension signals likely acquisition that would transform GNK ownership and trajectory.
Genco Shipping & Trading urges shareholders to reject Diana Shipping's $24.80 cash tender offer. A contested tender offer from Diana Shipping threatens to alter GNK ownership structure and strategic direction.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited rejected Diana Shipping's extended unsolicited tender offer of $24.80 per share as inadequate. Unsolicited tender offer creates direct takeover pressure that can alter ownership, valuation and strategic direction.