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GSLGlobal Ship Lease, Inc.
$39.03$1.4B
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Global Ship Lease, Inc.

GSL
NYSE · Marine Shipping
$39.03
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$1.4B
P/E3.7x
52W High$46.57
Volume278.73K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Fortress Balance Sheet Amid Structural Margin Compression

Global Ship Lease presents a compelling value proposition with a fortress balance sheet (D/E of 0.35) and a 4.8% dividend yield, supported by a long-term contracted revenue backlog.

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-49% Peers

P/E is 49% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 50 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 50)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 9

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
GSL+17.14%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
GSL+30.60%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
GSL+155.41%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+70.32%
5-Year Return
GSL+99.19%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+58.05%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
3.7x
Forward P/E
3.9x
EV/EBITDA80th %ile
3.6x
FCF YieldCash Flow
20.7%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
3.7x
2.4x
80th· High
EV/EBITDA
3.6x
3.2x
80th· High
Price/FCF
4.8x
3.4x
100th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$106.44+172.7%
Base (Fair)$161.10+312.8%
Bull$273.77+601.4%
$106.44 Bear$161.10 Base$273.77 Bull
Current Market Price: $39.03
Trades at a 75.8% discount to Base DCF ($161.10)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$766M+8.6% YoY
Net income FY25
$416M+17.8% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$359M+91.5% YoY
Operating margin FY25
50.7%-3.0 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)14%
Avg ROIC 5Y13.7%
ROE (TTM)20.9%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate11/12 (92%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 5, 2026
$2.48+2.5%
vs $2.42
$199M+6.3%
vs $187M
Q2 2026
May 22, 2026
$2.56+6.7%
vs $2.40
$198M+8.3%
vs $183M
Q2 2026
Mar 4, 2026
$2.32+0.4%
vs $2.31
$191M+1.4%
vs $188M
Q4 2025
Nov 10, 2025
$2.62+15.4%
vs $2.27
$193M+4.4%
vs $185M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Defense World·6d ago
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) vs. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (OTCMKTS:NPNYY) Financial Comparison

Global Ship Lease (NYSE: GSL - Get Free Report) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (OTCMKTS:NPNYY - Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership. Dividends Global Ship Lease pays

GlobeNewsWire·Oct 29, 2026
Global Ship Lease Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the “Company”), a containership owner and lessor, announced today that it will hold a conference call to discuss the Company's results for the third quarter 2026 on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company will issue financial results for the third quarter 2026 on Monday, November 9, 2026 before the open of market trading.

Seeking Alpha·Oct 27, 2026
Global Ship Lease Still Looks Cheap Ahead Of Q3

Global Ship Lease remains undervalued, trading at 4.2x annualized Q2 normalized EPS and 0.82x book value. GSL's dividend yield has grown to 6.0%, with continued hikes supported by strong cash retention and robust charter coverage. Fleet renewal is well-financed with a $1B facility; 90% of next year's revenue is already contracted, supporting future earnings visibility.

Defense World·Oct 15, 2026
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) Shares Break Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average – Time to Sell?

Shares of Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GSL - Get Free Report) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $41.28 and traded as high as $45.15. Global Ship Lease shares last traded at $43.0230, with a volume of 614,488 shares changing hands. Wall Street Analysts

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Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
GSL logoGSLGlobal Ship Lease, Inc.Current
$39.03$1.4B3.678.63%49.5%20.88%5.46%
DAC logoDACDanaos Corporation
$148.11$2.7B5.002.8%51.26%13.97%2.32%
CMRE logoCMRECostamare Inc.
$12.72$1.54B4.59-57.87%40.5%14.82%5.19%
MPC logoMPCMarathon Petroleum Corporation
$372.74$108.82B7.13-4.44%8.35%56.77%1%
ZIM logoZIMZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
$27.95$3.37B24.33-18.07%2.15%3.52%15.31%
MATX logoMATXMatson, Inc.
$211.93$6.41B11.85-2.26%14.58%19.25%0.68%

Compare GSL vs Peers

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs DAC

Most directly comparable listed peer for GSL.

Scale Benchmark

vs MPC

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Peer Set

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GSL Frequently Asked Questions

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s revenue?

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) reported $774.0M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $766.5M in fiscal year 2025. That is 156% more than the $299.6M of fiscal year 2006.

How fast is Global Ship Lease, Inc. growing?

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) grew revenue by 6.0% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is GSL profitable?

Yes. Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) earned $383.1M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 49.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does GSL pay dividends?

Yes. Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) pays a dividend that yields 5.46% at the current price, a high yield.

What is GSL's return on equity?

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) had a return on equity (ROE) of 20.9% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.

What is Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) generated $290.8M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in GSL back in 2006?

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