(SFL) SFL - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: Bermuda • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: BMG7738W1064

SFL: Vessels, Tankers, Carriers, Drilling Rigs

SFL Corporation Ltd. (NYSE:SFL) is a maritime and offshore asset owner and operator with a diversified fleet across multiple shipping segments. The company specializes in acquiring and chartering vessels and offshore equipment under medium- to long-term contracts. This strategy allows SFL to generate stable cash flows while maintaining flexibility in an often volatile industry.

The companys fleet includes 7 crude oil carriers, 6 oil product tankers, 15 dry bulk carriers, 32 container vessels, 1 jack-up drilling rig, 1 ultra-deepwater drilling rig, and 5 car carriers. This diversified exposure reduces dependency on any single market segment, making SFL less vulnerable to sector-specific downturns. The fleet operates across oil transportation, dry bulk, chemicals, container shipping, and offshore drilling, ensuring a balanced revenue stream.

SFLs global operations span key maritime hubs, including Bermuda, Canada, Cyprus, Liberia, Namibia, Norway, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the Marshall Islands. This broad geographic presence underscores the companys ability to serve a wide range of clients and adapt to shifting global trade patterns. The companys operational footprint is supported by its strategic locations, which are critical for efficient vessel management and regulatory compliance.

From a financial perspective, SFL Corporation Ltd. has a market capitalization of $1.318 billion as of the latest data. The stock trades with a trailing P/E ratio of 8.86 and a forward P/E of 11.19, indicating expectations of future earnings growth. The price-to-book ratio of 1.16 suggests that the stock is trading near its book value, which may appeal to value investors. The price-to-sales ratio of 1.50 provides additional insight into the companys valuation relative to its revenue generation capabilities.

Originally founded in 2003 as Ship Finance International Limited, the company rebranded as SFL Corporation Ltd. in September 2019. Headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, SFL has established itself as a significant player in the maritime and offshore industries. For more information, investors can visit the companys website at https://www.sflcorp.com.

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SFL Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,045m
Sector Industrials
Industry Marine Shipping
GiC Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
IPO / Inception 2004-06-17

SFL Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 15.4
Fundamental 5.58
Dividend Rating 79.0
Rel. Strength -22.5
Analysts 4.25/5
Fair Price Momentum 7.83 USD
Fair Price DCF -

SFL Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 11.52%
Yield on Cost 5y 15.70%
Annual Growth 5y 1.36%
Payout Consistency 89.4%

SFL Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -92.2%
Growth Correlation 12m -90.4%
Growth Correlation 5y 87.7%
CAGR 5y 3.86%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.08
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.41
Alpha -39.53
Beta 0.686
Volatility 33.93%
Current Volume 901.6k
Average Volume 20d 1083.6k
What is the price of SFL stocks?
As of April 30, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 8.31 with a total of 901,593 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +7.92%, over one month by +1.34%, over three months by -18.96% and over the past year by -31.31%.
Is SFL a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, SFL is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 5.58 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of SFL as of April 2025 is 7.83. This means that SFL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.78%.
Is SFL a buy, sell or hold?
SFL has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.25. Therefor, it is recommend to buy SFL.
  • Strong Buy: 2
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for SFL stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, SFL SFL will be worth about 8.5 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 8.31. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +1.68%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 11.8 42%
Analysts Target Price 13 55.8%
ValueRay Target Price 8.5 1.7%