Global Ship Lease, Inc. GSL
- Market cap
- $1.6B
- P/E
- 4.3×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 8.16 | 7.76 | 4.00 | 4.64 | 2.61 | 11.30 | 14.62 | 15.82 | 18.75 | 17.73 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 36.00 | 15.52 | 12.24 | 9.25 | 12.08 | 26.51 | 30.02 | 21.83 | 30.32 | 37.22 |
High Price
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| 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Employees
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| 21 | 18 | 14 | 37 | 40 | 64 | 92 | 96 | 102 | 109 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 167 | 159 | 157 | 261 | 283 | 448 | 646 | 675 | 711 | 766 |
Revenue
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| 72.56% | 72.59% | 67.63% | 62.92% | 59.70% | 67.99% | 70.79% | 69.95% | 69.79% | 69.53% |
Gross Margin
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| (65) | (74) | (57) | 40 | 42 | 172 | 293 | 305 | 354 | 416 |
EBT
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| (39.06%) | (46.60%) | (36.48%) | 15.26% | 14.71% | 38.30% | 45.36% | 45.19% | 49.73% | 54.34% |
EBT Margin
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| (65) | (74) | (57) | 40 | 42 | 171 | 293 | 305 | 354 | 416 |
Net Income
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| 46 | 56 | 40 | 50 | 54 | 33 | 53 | 93 | 106 | 116 |
Depreciation
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| 27.84 | 0.17 | 21.11 | 22.02 | 15.99 | 12.75 | 17.64 | 19.06 | 20.13 | 21.46 |
Revenue/Sh
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| (11.36) | (0.08) | (7.44) | 1.48 | 1.23 | 4.65 | 7.74 | 8.33 | 9.74 | 11.40 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 11.89 | 0.07 | 6.42 | 7.87 | 5.90 | 7.61 | 8.95 | 10.59 | 12.18 | 14.80 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.04) | 0.00 | 0.38 | (6.96) | (1.15) | (12.86) | (0.15) | (3.87) | (6.18) | (1.32) |
Capex/Sh
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| 11.85 | 0.07 | 6.80 | 0.92 | 4.76 | (5.26) | 8.80 | 6.72 | 6.00 | 13.47 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 54.98 | 0.27 | 42.52 | 34.27 | 26.28 | 20.29 | 26.40 | 33.45 | 41.44 | 50.44 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 6 | 926 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 35 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 36 |
Shares
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| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.33 | 6.09 | 5.06 | 2.11 | 2.38 | 2.24 | 3.08 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.45 | 54.87 | 0.23 | 0.40 | 0.74 | 1.80 | 0.94 | 1.04 | 1.08 | 1.63 |
PS Ratio
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| 0.23 | 34.73 | 0.12 | 0.26 | 0.45 | 1.13 | 0.63 | 0.59 | 0.53 | 0.69 |
PB Ratio
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| 2.64 | 56.91 | 5.28 | 3.29 | 3.18 | 3.96 | 2.10 | 1.90 | 1.71 | 1.84 |
EV/Sales
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| 6.20 | 136.19 | 16.43 | 79.60 | 10.68 | (9.61) | 4.21 | 5.38 | 5.75 | 2.93 |
EV/FCF
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| 71 | 67 | 48 | 93 | 104 | 267 | 327 | 375 | 430 | 528 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| 0 | 0 | 3 | (83) | (20) | (452) | (5) | (137) | (218) | (47) |
Capex
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| 71 | 67 | 51 | 11 | 84 | (185) | 322 | 238 | 212 | 481 |
FCF
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| 8 | 22 | 3 | 32 | (14) | (101) | (25) | 15 | 37 | 320 |
Working Cap'
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| 420 | 399 | 877 | 897 | 769 | 1,070 | 934 | 812 | 684 | 689 |
Total Debt
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| 366 | 325 | 793 | 755 | 688 | 970 | 748 | 578 | 447 | 160 |
Net Debt
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| 329 | 252 | 316 | 406 | 465 | 713 | 966 | 1,184 | 1,463 | 1,801 |
Sh' Equity
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| (8.11%) | (10.65%) | (6.33%) | 1.36% | 1.65% | 9.99% | 13.82% | 13.79% | 15.14% | 15.55% |
ROA
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| (1.84%) | (1.66%) | (0.58%) | 6.00% | 5.68% | 8.82% | 12.91% | 12.17% | 12.41% | 13.86% |
ROIC
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| (18.78%) | (26.64%) | (21.28%) | 4.86% | 4.98% | 27.73% | 33.76% | 27.43% | 25.99% | 24.93% |
ROE
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Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) key facts
- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) is a Marine Shipping company in the Industrials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Global Ship Lease, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $766.5 million, up 7.79% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, GSL traded at $44.33, a market capitalization of $1.6 billion.
- Global Ship Lease, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share, a yield of 5.54%, with a payout ratio of 17.7%.
- Return on equity was 24.9% and debt-to-equity 0.35.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) Latest News
12 Aug
Global Ship Lease (GSL) Q2 2026 earnings call transcript covers quarterly financial results, operational updates and future outlook. Earnings call transcript supplies financial metrics and guidance that shape near-term valuation and sentiment.
10 Aug
Global Ship Lease Q2 earnings call covered financial performance, fleet utilization, charter rates and management outlook. Quarterly earnings and guidance updates affect near-term investor sentiment and valuation but rarely shift long-term trajectory.
7 Aug
Global Ship Lease, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, fleet utilization, charter rates, and operational outlook for its container ship leasing business. Quarterly earnings call provides financial metrics and guidance that can moderately influence near-term investor views on operations and cash flow.
5 Aug
Global Ship Lease Inc reported Q2 2026 earnings highlights centered on strategic newbuild orders. Strategic newbuild orders represent major capital commitments that can reshape fleet capacity and long-term revenue trajectory.
Global Ship Lease (GSL) Q2 earnings and revenues beat estimates. Q2 earnings and revenue beat signals moderately positive financial results with noticeable but limited effect on near-term performance.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Quarterly results release details financial performance metrics that influence near-term stock valuation and sentiment.
24 Jun
Global Ship Lease orders additional newbuildings to expand its containership fleet. Newbuilding orders directly increase future fleet capacity and earnings potential.
16 Jun
Global Ship Lease receives affirmed credit ratings alongside an upgraded outlook. Upgraded outlook signals modestly better financing terms and investor perception for Global Ship Lease.
15 Jun
Global Ship Lease places US$917m order for containerships, prompting analysis on whether valuation gap in GSL stock persists. US$917m containership order signals major fleet expansion that can materially shift revenues and competitive standing.
13 Jun
Global Ship Lease secures $917 million contracts to build 10 new containerships. Large newbuilding order expands fleet capacity and alters future revenue trajectory.
4 Jun
Global Ship Lease orders new vessels to expand its fleet. New vessel orders represent a major strategic fleet expansion that can materially alter capacity and competitive positioning.
26 May
GSL Q1 earnings call highlights robust charter performance and substantial dry powder for future deployment. Earnings call signals on charter strength and liquidity support moderately improved operational and financial outlook.
24 May
Global Ship Lease stock falls 7% on newbuild order and backlog update, prompting questions on whether the prior bull case remains intact. Newbuild order and backlog update signal fleet growth and revenue visibility but trigger only a moderate stock reaction without clear long-term trajectory shift.
23 May
Global Ship Lease beats Q1 2026 earnings and achieves full charter coverage for 2026, supporting updated valuation assessment. Earnings beat plus full 2026 charter coverage directly improves revenue visibility and supports stronger future performance.
22 May
Global Ship Lease Inc (GSL) Q1 2026 earnings call emphasized strong revenue visibility. Positive earnings outlook with strong revenue visibility signals major boost to GSL financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
Global Ship Lease reported Q1 2026 earnings, detailing revenue, net income, fleet utilization, charter rates, and management outlook on container shipping demand and contract backlog. Quarterly earnings and guidance typically produce moderate short-term share price movement without fundamentally changing long-term competitive position.
Global Ship Lease reported higher Q1 revenue and earnings on strong charter rates, solid fleet utilization and disciplined cost control, while management outlined modest fleet growth plans and a constructive medium-term outlook for container shipping. Quarterly results and forward commentary typically move near-term sentiment and valuation but rarely alter the company’s long-term trajectory.
Global Ship Lease reported Q1 2026 financial results during its earnings call, covering revenue, fleet utilization, charter rates, and forward guidance for container shipping operations. Quarterly earnings updates supply performance metrics and outlook that can shift near-term investor views without guaranteeing structural change.
Global Ship Lease reported first-quarter 2026 financial results including revenue, net income, charter backlog, and fleet utilization figures. Quarterly earnings release supplies updated financial metrics that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.
19 May
Global Ship Lease, Inc. is set to report Q1 earnings, with attention on resulting effects to stock price and investor outlook. Quarterly earnings releases deliver financial metrics that shape near-term stock moves and sentiment.
8 May
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) refreshes governance practices and attracts new analyst spotlight, raising questions on whether these moves reframe its competitive edge in containership leasing. Governance refresh and analyst attention moderately enhance GSL's competitive perception and market sentiment without fundamentally altering operations.
7 Apr
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) leadership shares insights on navigating the shipping industry's future during Q1 2026. Leadership insights on future shipping strategies moderately influence GSL's competitive positioning and market sentiment.
25 Mar
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) added to list of new strong sell stocks for March 25th. Strong sell designation signals negative analyst view, likely eroding investor sentiment and pressuring stock price.
23 Mar
Global Ship Lease's recent filings reveal a significant valuation gap suggesting undervaluation and outline multiple future growth options including fleet expansion and charter renewals. Filings spotlight undervaluation and growth strategies that could reshape investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
19 Mar
B. Riley lifts outlook on Global Ship Lease (GSL) citing strong industry dynamics. B. Riley's upgraded outlook reflects strong industry dynamics poised to significantly enhance GSL's market performance and investor sentiment.
7 Mar
Global Ship Lease (GSL) stock dropped 5.5% after securing a $2.24 billion backlog and raising its dividend. $2.24B backlog locks in strong future revenue while dividend raise signals financial confidence, significantly boosting long-term prospects despite short-term stock decline.
6 Mar
Global Ship Lease expands its efficient fleet and secures long-term revenue contracts. Fleet expansion and long-term revenue locks represent major strategic moves enhancing GSL's growth and financial stability.
Global Ship Lease, Inc. released Q4 2025 earnings call summary detailing financial results, operational highlights, dividend announcements, and positive outlook amid strong containership demand. Q4 earnings summary highlights strong financial performance and fleet expansion strategy poised to drive significant revenue growth and shareholder value.
Global Ship Lease released Q4 earnings call highlights detailing financial performance, charter renewals, dividend increases, and optimistic 2024 outlook amid strong containership demand. Q4 earnings highlights announce strong financials, charter backlog growth, and raised dividends, signaling significant positive trajectory for future performance.
5 Mar
Global Ship Lease (GSL) Q4 2025 earnings call highlights strategic fleet renewal amid strong financial performance. Strategic fleet renewal constitutes a major move enhancing GSL's competitive positioning and long-term prospects.