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Costamare Inc (CMRE)


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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: CMRE (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $10.15
1 Year Target Price $10.15
0 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 68.04% | Avg. Invested days 73 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.37B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 4.21 | 1Y Target Price 10.15 |
Price to earnings Ratio 4.21 | 1Y Target Price 10.15 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.31 | 52 Weeks Range 6.55 - 14.35 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.55 - 14.35 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.17% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.7 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 14.6% | Operating Margin (TTM) 51.47% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.24% | Return on Equity (TTM) 14.72% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 4.21 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2514094728 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.66 |
Enterprise Value 2514094728 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.66 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.21 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.04 | Shares Outstanding 120269324 | Shares Floating 47215331 |
Shares Outstanding 120269324 | Shares Floating 47215331 | ||
Percent Insiders 63.37 | Percent Institutions 28.38 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Costamare Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Costamare Inc. was founded in 1974 by Captain Vasileios Konstantakopoulos. Initially a ship management company, it expanded into ship ownership and went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 2010. It has grown to become a significant player in the containership market.
Core Business Areas
- Containership Ownership and Chartering: Costamare Inc. owns and charters containerships to liner companies. The company's revenue is generated from time charter agreements, where vessels are leased for a specified period at a fixed rate.
Leadership and Structure
Gregory Zikos is the Chief Financial Officer. The company has a board of directors responsible for oversight and strategic direction. The day-to-day operations are managed by a team of executives.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Containership Chartering: Costamare charters its containership fleet to major liner companies like Maersk, MSC, and COSCO. Market share data is difficult to precisely quantify, as the containership chartering market is fragmented. Revenue generation is directly proportional to fleet size and charter rates, with competitors including Danaos Corporation, Global Ship Lease, and Seaspan Corporation.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The containership industry is influenced by global trade volumes, supply and demand dynamics for vessels, and charter rates. It's cyclical, with periods of high demand and profitability followed by periods of oversupply and lower rates.
Positioning
Costamare is a significant player in the containership chartering market, known for its long-term relationships with major liner companies and a modern, well-maintained fleet. Competitive advantage comes from economies of scale and relationships with liner companies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global containership market is estimated to be worth several hundreds of billions of US dollars. Costamare's position depends on trade volumes and charter rates. Their position in the TAM is that they are a reliable charterer to major companies.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong relationships with major liner companies
- Modern and fuel efficient fleet
- Experienced management team
- Long-term charter agreements providing stable revenue streams
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical nature of the containership market
- Dependence on charter rates
- High debt levels
Opportunities
- Growth in global trade volumes
- Increasing demand for larger, more efficient containerships
- Expansion into related maritime services
Threats
- Oversupply of containerships
- Fluctuations in charter rates
- Geopolitical risks impacting global trade
- Increased competition from other containership owners
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DCIX
- GSL
- SSW
Competitive Landscape
Costamare benefits from its relationships with liner companies and efficient fleet. Disadvantages compared to competitors depend on fleet size, charter rates, and financial leverage.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Costamare has grown by expanding its fleet and securing long-term charter agreements.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on global trade trends and the company's ability to secure profitable charter agreements. Analyst estimates vary based on market outlook.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include fleet renewal programs and strategic investments in new vessels to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
Summary
Costamare Inc. is a major player in the containership chartering market with strong relationships and a modern fleet. Its financial performance is tied to the cyclical nature of the industry and global trade. Future success depends on managing debt, capitalizing on growth opportunities, and mitigating the risks of oversupply and fluctuating charter rates. The company needs to also be wary of geopolitical events.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (SEC)
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Costamare Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2010-11-04 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Konstantinos V. Konstantakopoulos | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Marine Shipping | Full time employees 2430 | Website https://www.costamare.com |
Full time employees 2430 | Website https://www.costamare.com |
Costamare Inc. owns and operates containerships and dry bulk vessels worldwide. Its containerships are chartered to liner companies providing transportation of cargoes. The company also charters dry bulk vessels to various customers providing worldwide transportation for dry bulk cargoes. As of February 12, 2025, it had a fleet of fleet of 68 containerships and 38 dry bulk vessels. The company was founded in 1974 and is based in Monaco.

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