Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA) Financial Ratios
24 years of historical data (2002–2025) · Industrials · Marine Shipping
EV/EBITDA
↓
3.30
↑+31% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.52
30Y Low1.5·High15.9
P/FCF
↑
7.55
+11% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.82
30Y Low3.9·High14.4
P/B Ratio
↓
1.03
+14% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.91
30Y Low0.1·High2.1
ROE
↓
33.1%
↑-42% vs avg
5yr avg: 57.0%
30Y Low-66%·High104%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.37
+1% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.35
30Y Low0.4·High14.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ESEA Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Euroseas Ltd. trades at 3.5x earnings, 66% above its 5-year average of 2.1x, sitting at the 56th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 86%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 7.6x P/FCF, 11% above the 5-year average of 6.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $484M | $379M | $205M | $176M | $108M | $142M | $25M | $9M | $6M | $15M | $11M |
| Enterprise Value | $524M | $419M | $337M | $247M | $189M | $233M | $91M | $98M | $36M | $84M | $60M |
| P/E Ratio → | 3.48 | 2.77 | 1.82 | 1.53 | 1.01 | 3.34 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 2.12 | 1.66 | 0.96 | 0.93 | 0.59 | 1.51 | 0.48 | 0.24 | 0.19 | 0.65 | 0.55 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.03 | 0.82 | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.64 | 1.85 | 0.72 | 0.34 | 0.29 | 0.19 | 0.13 |
| P/FCF | 7.55 | 5.92 | — | 9.92 | 4.61 | — | 14.43 | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 3.43 | 2.69 | 1.60 | 1.35 | 0.95 | 2.69 | 10.47 | 3.02 | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ESEA EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Euroseas Ltd.'s enterprise value stands at 3.3x EBITDA, 31% above its 5-year average of 2.5x. The Industrials sector median is 13.9x, placing the stock at a 76% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.84 | 1.58 | 1.30 | 1.04 | 2.48 | 1.71 | 2.45 | 1.05 | 3.52 | 2.92 |
| EV / EBITDA | 3.30 | 2.64 | 2.30 | 1.74 | 1.51 | 4.41 | 5.74 | 15.92 | 6.39 | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 4.03 | 3.23 | 2.73 | 2.04 | 1.70 | 5.10 | 11.17 | 56.23 | 15.11 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 6.54 | — | 13.95 | 8.09 | — | 51.77 | — | — | — | — |
ESEA Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Euroseas Ltd. earns an operating margin of 57.0%, significantly above the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. Operating margins have compressed from 63.1% to 57.0% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. Return on equity of 33.1% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 19.5% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 63.5% | 63.5% | 59.8% | 63.3% | 62.7% | 55.6% | 23.7% | 20.2% | 20.6% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Operating Margin | 57.0% | 57.0% | 56.4% | 63.1% | 58.4% | 48.7% | 17.4% | 4.9% | 6.8% | -22.8% | -61.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 60.1% | 60.1% | 53.0% | 60.5% | 58.2% | 45.8% | 7.6% | -4.2% | -0.3% | -25.7% | -215.2% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 33.1% | 33.1% | 35.8% | 52.7% | 86.8% | 76.6% | 12.7% | -6.6% | -0.2% | -7.2% | -41.1% |
| ROA | 21.2% | 21.2% | 22.2% | 30.4% | 38.6% | 25.9% | 3.4% | -1.7% | -0.1% | -4.0% | -27.9% |
| ROIC | 19.5% | 19.5% | 21.6% | 30.5% | 38.3% | 25.5% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 1.7% | -2.8% | -6.4% |
| ROCE | 21.7% | 21.7% | 26.4% | 38.0% | 48.6% | 34.3% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | -3.9% | -8.9% |
ESEA Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Euroseas Ltd. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.4x, which is manageable (58% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $40M ($217M total debt minus $177M cash). Interest coverage of 8.7x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.49 | 0.64 | 1.54 | 1.96 | 3.18 | 1.62 | 0.88 | 0.59 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.40 | 0.91 | 0.86 | 2.23 | 4.36 | 14.54 | 6.48 | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.09 | 0.36 | 0.27 | 0.48 | 1.19 | 1.86 | 3.15 | 1.31 | 0.83 | 0.55 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.90 | 0.50 | 0.65 | 1.73 | 4.14 | 14.38 | 5.25 | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.62 | — | 4.03 | 3.48 | — | 37.34 | — | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 8.67 | 8.67 | 11.62 | 18.81 | 21.94 | 16.46 | 1.98 | 0.51 | 0.78 | -3.47 | -12.92 |
ESEA Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Euroseas Ltd.'s current ratio of 4.89x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has improved from 1.29x to 4.89x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.89 | 4.89 | 1.48 | 1.29 | 0.64 | 0.88 | 0.34 | 0.25 | 1.03 | 0.87 | 0.93 |
| Quick Ratio | 4.82 | 4.82 | 1.43 | 1.24 | 0.60 | 0.82 | 0.28 | 0.18 | 0.89 | 0.78 | 0.82 |
| Cash Ratio | 4.50 | 4.50 | 1.29 | 1.15 | 0.35 | 0.71 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.60 | 0.22 | 0.29 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.56 | 0.42 | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.51 | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Inventory Turnover | 29.50 | 29.50 | 26.81 | 27.38 | 29.56 | 19.06 | 24.48 | 16.90 | 16.03 | 12.61 | 17.21 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 18.46 | 9.13 | 8.32 | 12.23 | 11.65 | 26.57 | 20.84 | 31.70 | 28.43 | 40.91 |
ESEA Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Euroseas Ltd. returns 4.4% to shareholders annually — split between a 4.0% dividend yield and 0.4% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 13.8% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 28.7% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.0% | 5.0% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 10.9% | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 13.8% | 13.8% | 14.9% | 12.2% | 10.2% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 28.7% | 36.1% | 55.0% | 65.2% | 98.5% | 29.9% | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 13.2% | 16.9% | — | 10.1% | 21.7% | — | 6.9% | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.8% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.4% | 5.6% | 8.7% | 9.7% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $7M | $7M | $7M | $7M | $7M | $6M | $3M | $1M | $1M | $1M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ESEA with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ESEAYou | $484M | 3.5 | 3.3 | 7.6 | 63.5% | 57.0% | 33.1% | 19.5% | 1.4 |
 CMRE | $2B | 5.3 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 57.3% | 51.7% | 15.4% | 9.3% | 2.5 |
 GSL | $1B | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 53.6% | 50.7% | 25.5% | 14.0% | 1.3 |
 MPC | $71B | 18.3 | 11.3 | 14.9 | 7.5% | 4.3% | 16.7% | 8.3% | 3.8 |
 DAC | $2B | 4.7 | 3.4 | 7.1 | 80.0% | 47.8% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 1.6 |
 ZIM | $3B | 6.1 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 16.8% | 12.2% | 11.9% | 7.3% | 2.7 |
 MATX | $6B | 13.8 | 8.0 | 37.8 | 22.8% | 14.0% | 16.4% | 10.8% | 0.9 |
 SBLK | $3B | 35.4 | 11.4 | 14.0 | 22.5% | 13.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.5 |
 CLCO | $511M | 5.3 | 7.4 | — | 76.0% | 50.5% | 12.5% | 6.7% | 5.9 |
 FLNG | $2B | 21.6 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 52.9% | 50.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 7.3 |
 STNG | $4B | 11.5 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 46.2% | 33.0% | 11.4% | 7.2% | 1.3 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.9 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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ESEA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ESEA stock.
What is Euroseas Ltd.'s P/E ratio?
Euroseas Ltd.'s current P/E ratio is 3.5x. The historical average is 9.0x. This places it at the 56th percentile of its historical range.
What is Euroseas Ltd.'s EV/EBITDA?
Euroseas Ltd.'s current EV/EBITDA is 3.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 5.4x.
What is Euroseas Ltd.'s ROE?
Euroseas Ltd.'s return on equity (ROE) is 33.1%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 19.2%.
Is ESEA stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Euroseas Ltd. is trading at a P/E of 3.5x. This is at the 56th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Euroseas Ltd.'s dividend yield?
Euroseas Ltd.'s current dividend yield is 3.98% with a payout ratio of 13.8%.
What are Euroseas Ltd.'s profit margins?
Euroseas Ltd. has 63.5% gross margin and 57.0% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does Euroseas Ltd. have?
Euroseas Ltd.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.4x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.