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(GSL) Global Ship Lease - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: Greece • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: MHY271836006

Container, Vessels, Leasing

GSL EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): -56.26%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): -34.7%

GSL Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 6.05%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 89.3%

Description: GSL Global Ship Lease August 26, 2025

Global Ship Lease Inc (NYSE:GSL) is a marine transportation company listed on the NYSE, originating from Greece. The companys stock performance is characterized by a relatively high beta of 1.193, indicating a moderate level of volatility compared to the overall market.

From a fundamental analysis perspective, GSLs market capitalization stands at approximately $1.078 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 2.83, suggesting the stock may be undervalued. The return on equity (RoE) is a robust 25.90%, indicating effective management and a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity.

Key economic drivers for GSL include global demand for shipping, freight rates, and the overall health of the maritime industry. As a shipowner and lessor, GSLs revenue is primarily derived from long-term charter agreements. The companys performance is closely tied to the balance between global supply and demand for container shipping capacity. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor include the companys utilization rates, average charter rates, and fleet capacity.

To further evaluate GSLs potential, its essential to analyze its financial leverage, operating expenses, and cash flow generation. A detailed examination of the income statement, particularly the income tax expense, can provide insights into the companys tax strategy and potential impacts on net income. Additionally, monitoring industry trends, such as changes in global trade policies, environmental regulations, and the adoption of new technologies, can help identify potential opportunities and risks for GSL.

GSL Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	1,017m
Sub-Industry	Marine Transportation
IPO / Inception	2006-08-25

GSL Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	84.7%
Fundamental	84.1%
Dividend Rating	76.0%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	9.05%
Analyst Rating	4.33 of 5

GSL Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	6.83%
Yield on Cost 5y	37.50%
Annual Growth 5y	30.06%
Payout Consistency	31.4%
Payout Ratio	19.0%

GSL Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	1.8%
Growth Correlation 12m	78.5%
Growth Correlation 5y	79.8%
CAGR 5y	28.14%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio)	0.79
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio)	2.69
Sharpe Ratio 12m	0.90
Alpha	5.62
Beta	1.186
Volatility	26.03%
Current Volume	216.7k
Average Volume 20d	324.6k
Stop Loss	27.5 (-3.7%)
Signal	0.34

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0

Net Income (392.5m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 44.0m TTM)

FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -11.34pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 38.76% (prev 15.61%; Δ 23.15pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.17 (>3.0%) and CFO 445.9m > Net Income 392.5m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (296.9m) to EBITDA (547.8m) ratio: 0.54 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 2.01 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (35.6m) change vs 12m ago 1.24% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 54.67% (prev 56.50%; Δ -1.83pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 30.28% (prev 32.08%; Δ -1.80pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 10.62 (EBITDA TTM 547.8m / Interest Expense TTM 40.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 4.09

(A) 0.11 = (Total Current Assets 566.3m - Total Current Liabilities 281.9m) / Total Assets 2.64b

(B) 0.36 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 953.0m / Total Assets 2.64b

(D) 0.96 = Book Value of Equity 958.0m / Total Liabilities 1.00b

Total Rating: 4.09 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 84.13

1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0

2. FCF Yield 10.80% = 5.0

3. FCF Margin 19.35% = 4.84

4. Debt/Equity 0.46 = 2.39

5. Debt/Ebitda 0.54 = 2.28

6. ROIC - WACC (= 12.83)% = 12.50

7. RoE 25.90% = 2.16

8. Rev. Trend 89.30% = 6.70

9. EPS Trend -34.73% = -1.74

What is the price of GSL shares?

As of October 24, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 28.55 with a total of 216,700 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.78%, over one month by -11.66%, over three months by +0.65% and over the past year by +28.29%.

Is Global Ship Lease a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) is currently (October 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 84.13 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GSL is around 34.20 USD . This means that GSL is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +19.79% (Margin of Safety).

Is GSL a buy, sell or hold?

Global Ship Lease has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.33. Therefore, it is recommended to buy GSL.

Strong Buy: 2
Buy: 0
Hold: 1
Sell: 0
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the GSL price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	35.7	24.9%
Analysts Target Price	35.7	24.9%
ValueRay Target Price	37.5	31.2%

GSL Fundamental Data Overview October 18, 2025

Market Cap USD = 1.02b (1.02b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 2.6579
P/S = 1.3931
P/B = 0.6654
Beta = 1.186
Revenue TTM = 733.6m USD
EBIT TTM = 433.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 547.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 614.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 147.6m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 761.5m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 296.9m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.31b USD (1.02b + Debt 761.5m - CCE 464.6m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 10.62 (Ebit TTM 433.3m / Interest Expense TTM 40.8m)
FCF Yield = 10.80% (FCF TTM 142.0m / Enterprise Value 1.31b)
FCF Margin = 19.35% (FCF TTM 142.0m / Revenue TTM 733.6m)
Net Margin = 53.51% (Net Income TTM 392.5m / Revenue TTM 733.6m)
Gross Margin = 54.67% ((Revenue TTM 733.6m - Cost of Revenue TTM 332.5m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 55.22% (prev 54.02%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.50 (Enterprise Value 1.31b / Total Assets 2.64b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.39% (Interest Expense 10.6m / Debt 761.5m)
Taxrate = 0.0% (0.0 / 95.4m)
NOPAT = 433.3m (EBIT 433.3m * (1 - 0.00%))
Current Ratio = 2.01 (Total Current Assets 566.3m / Total Current Liabilities 281.9m)
Debt / Equity = 0.46 (Debt 761.5m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 1.64b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.54 (Net Debt 296.9m / EBITDA 547.8m)
Debt / FCF = 2.09 (Net Debt 296.9m / FCF TTM 142.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.52b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 14.85% (Net Income 392.5m / Total Assets 2.64b)
RoE = 25.90% (Net Income TTM 392.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.52b)
RoCE = 20.35% (EBIT 433.3m / Capital Employed (Equity 1.52b + L.T.Debt 614.0m))
RoIC = 19.37% (NOPAT 433.3m / Invested Capital 2.24b)
WACC = 6.54% (E(1.02b)/V(1.78b) * Re(10.39%) + D(761.5m)/V(1.78b) * Rd(1.39%) * (1-Tc(0.0)))
Discount Rate = 10.39% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 0.58%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 60.66% ; FCFE base≈232.4m ; Y1≈152.6m ; Y5≈69.8m
Fair Price DCF = 27.34 (DCF Value 977.9m / Shares Outstanding 35.8m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -34.73 | EPS CAGR: -56.26% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 89.30 | Revenue CAGR: 6.05% | SUE: 2.20 | # QB: 3

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