Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) Financial Ratios
20 years of historical data (2006–2025) · Industrials · Marine Shipping
EV/EBITDA
↓
3.51
-8% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.81
30Y Low2.4·High33.0
P/FCF
↑
4.10
↑+29% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.19
30Y Low0.0·High72.3
P/B Ratio
↓
0.82
+14% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.72
30Y Low0.0·High1.1
ROE
↓
25.5%
-12% vs avg
5yr avg: 28.9%
30Y Low-26%·High35%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.31
↓-40% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.20
30Y Low1.3·High34.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
GSL Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Global Ship Lease, Inc. trades at 3.6x earnings, 22% above its 5-year average of 3.0x, sitting at the 50th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.9x, the stock trades at a discount of 86%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 4.1x P/FCF, 29% above the 5-year average of 3.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.5B | $1.3B | $777M | $712M | $619M | $813M | $214M | $107M | $37M | $64M | $83M |
| Enterprise Value | $1.8B | $1.6B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $2.0B | $902M | $866M | $832M | $389M | $449M |
| P/E Ratio → | 3.65 | 3.07 | 2.25 | 2.41 | 2.19 | 4.98 | 5.15 | 6.09 | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.92 | 1.63 | 1.10 | 1.07 | 1.02 | 2.02 | 0.76 | 0.41 | 0.23 | 0.40 | 0.50 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.82 | 0.69 | 0.53 | 0.60 | 0.64 | 1.14 | 0.46 | 0.26 | 0.12 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| P/FCF | 4.10 | 3.48 | 4.14 | 3.20 | 1.95 | — | 3.69 | — | 1.10 | 1.21 | 1.29 |
| P/OCF | 2.79 | 2.37 | 1.81 | 1.90 | 1.89 | 3.28 | 2.05 | 1.15 | 0.77 | 1.11 | 1.16 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
GSL EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 3.5x EBITDA, 8% below its 5-year average of 3.8x. The Industrials sector median is 13.9x, placing the stock at a 75% 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 | — | 2.11 | 1.87 | 2.08 | 2.43 | 4.96 | 3.20 | 3.32 | 5.30 | 2.45 | 2.69 |
| EV / EBITDA | 3.51 | 3.08 | 2.75 | 3.19 | 3.37 | 6.67 | 5.94 | 5.50 | 33.02 | 17.19 | 20.09 |
| EV / EBIT | 4.73 | 4.16 | 3.35 | 3.96 | 3.99 | 8.29 | 8.43 | 7.54 | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 4.50 | 7.03 | 6.23 | 4.61 | — | 15.55 | — | 24.89 | 7.36 | 6.98 |
GSL Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Global Ship Lease, Inc. earns an operating margin of 50.7%, significantly above the Industrials sector average of 4.9%. ROE of 25.5% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 14.0% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.3%.
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 | 53.6% | 53.6% | 55.4% | 55.8% | 55.4% | 49.1% | 43.0% | 46.1% | 45.1% | 48.8% | 46.9% |
| Operating Margin | 50.7% | 50.7% | 53.7% | 51.5% | 58.6% | 59.0% | 37.1% | 42.7% | -6.5% | -9.6% | -12.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 54.3% | 54.3% | 50.1% | 45.7% | 48.5% | 42.6% | 14.7% | 15.3% | -36.5% | -46.7% | -39.1% |
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 | 25.5% | 25.5% | 26.7% | 28.3% | 34.9% | 29.1% | 9.5% | 11.0% | -20.2% | -25.6% | -17.9% |
| ROA | 15.9% | 15.9% | 15.6% | 14.2% | 14.3% | 10.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | -6.0% | -10.2% | -7.7% |
| ROIC | 14.0% | 14.0% | 14.7% | 14.0% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 6.8% | 7.4% | -0.9% | -1.8% | -2.0% |
| ROCE | 16.7% | 16.7% | 19.0% | 18.4% | 19.7% | 16.3% | 8.8% | 9.5% | -1.2% | -2.3% | -2.6% |
GSL Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Global Ship Lease, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.3x, which is manageable (58% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $365M ($689M total debt minus $324M cash). Interest coverage of 10.0x 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 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.47 | 0.69 | 1.00 | 1.75 | 1.66 | 2.21 | 2.77 | 1.58 | 1.28 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.31 | 1.31 | 1.43 | 1.87 | 2.22 | 4.18 | 5.07 | 5.70 | 34.82 | 17.59 | 18.81 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.20 | 0.37 | 0.57 | 0.88 | 1.66 | 1.48 | 1.87 | 2.51 | 1.29 | 1.11 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.70 | 0.70 | 1.13 | 1.55 | 1.95 | 3.95 | 4.53 | 4.82 | 31.56 | 14.36 | 16.38 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.01 | 2.89 | 3.03 | 2.67 | — | 11.86 | — | 23.79 | 6.14 | 5.69 |
| Interest Coverage | 9.98 | 9.98 | 9.32 | 7.66 | 4.70 | 3.43 | 1.60 | 1.49 | -0.21 | -0.26 | -0.46 |
GSL Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.04x 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 1.05x to 2.04x 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 | 2.04 | 2.04 | 1.14 | 1.05 | 0.91 | 0.59 | 0.88 | 1.25 | 1.04 | 1.36 | 1.19 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.00 | 2.00 | 1.07 | 1.00 | 0.86 | 0.54 | 0.82 | 1.21 | 0.98 | 1.34 | 1.18 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.71 | 1.71 | 0.63 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 0.31 | 0.73 | 1.07 | 0.86 | 1.28 | 1.13 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.29 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.24 | 0.21 |
| Inventory Turnover | 24.35 | 24.35 | 16.65 | 18.68 | 22.06 | 17.96 | 25.49 | 25.15 | 14.96 | 109.75 | 160.04 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 23.83 | 6.64 | 2.94 | 2.63 | 5.55 | 6.16 | 11.07 | 10.47 | 5.40 | 2.16 |
GSL Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Global Ship Lease, Inc. returns 5.1% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio of 18.3% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 27.4% (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 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 3.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 18.3% | 18.3% | 16.5% | 17.5% | 17.2% | 16.3% | — | — | — | — | — |
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 | 27.4% | 32.5% | 44.5% | 41.4% | 45.8% | 20.1% | 19.4% | 16.4% | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 24.4% | 28.7% | 24.2% | 31.3% | 51.4% | — | 27.1% | — | 90.6% | 82.4% | 77.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.1% | 6.1% | 8.2% | 10.6% | 11.4% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 3.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $36M | $36M | $36M | $37M | $36M | $18M | $12M | $7M | $7M | $7M |
Peer Comparison
Compare GSL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GSLYou | $1B | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 53.6% | 50.7% | 25.5% | 14.0% | 1.3 |
 DAC | $2B | 4.9 | 3.6 | 7.4 | 60.1% | 47.8% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 1.6 |
 CMRE | $2B | 6.0 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 57.3% | 51.7% | 15.4% | 9.3% | 2.5 |
 MPC | $72B | 18.5 | 11.4 | 15.2 | 7.5% | 4.3% | 16.7% | 8.3% | 3.8 |
 ZIM | $3B | 7.0 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 16.8% | 12.2% | 11.9% | 7.3% | 2.7 |
 MATX | $6B | 13.2 | 7.8 | 36.4 | 22.8% | 14.0% | 16.4% | 10.8% | 0.9 |
 SBLK | $3B | 36.8 | 11.9 | 14.8 | 22.5% | 13.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.5 |
 CAI | $32B | -5.9 | 691.3 | 478.2 | — | 5.6% | -93.2% | — | 0.0 |
 EXPD | $20B | 25.4 | 17.5 | 21.1 | 15.3% | 9.5% | 35.5% | 48.4% | 0.5 |
 CHRW | $20B | 34.9 | 23.9 | 22.3 | 8.4% | 4.9% | 32.9% | 18.0% | 1.8 |
 GWW | $56B | 33.0 | 19.8 | 41.8 | 39.1% | 15.0% | 43.5% | 32.1% | 1.1 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.9 | 13.9 | 20.6 | 32.8% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.2 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GSL stock.
What is Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 3.6x. The historical average is 6.8x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
What is Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 3.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.7x.
What is Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s ROE?
Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 25.5%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 7.1%.
Is GSL stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Global Ship Lease, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 3.6x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 5.12% with a payout ratio of 18.3%.
What are Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s profit margins?
Global Ship Lease, Inc. has 53.6% gross margin and 50.7% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does Global Ship Lease, Inc. have?
Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.3x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.