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Global Ship Lease Inc(GSL)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
*as per simulation (see disclosures)- ALL
- 1Y
- 1M
- 1W
- BUY Advisory
- SELL Advisory (Profit)
- SELL Advisory (Loss)
- Profit
- Loss
- PASS (Skip)
Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GSL
11/13/2026: GSL (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Global Ship Lease is an owner of containerships that leases vessels to major global shipping lines on fixed-rate charters. The company's primary strength lies in its contracted revenue backlog, which provides visibility into cash flows and supports a regular dividend policy. A key opportunity is its focus on modern, fuel-efficient vessels, which helps navigate industry decarbonization trends. However, the company faces risks from high leverage, customer concentration, and the inherently cyclical nature of the global shipping market. It may best suit investors seeking dividend income who are comfortable with the volatility and cyclical risks common to the marine transportation industry.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is largely tied to cyclical charter market conditions rather than steady organic expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum is highly dependent on global trade cycles and shipping rate volatility. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company often trades at low valuation multiples relative to earnings and cash flow. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company provides a consistent dividend supported by contracted revenue streams. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The shipping industry is inherently volatile and sensitive to global macroeconomic shifts. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Shipping stocks are highly sensitive to global trade and freight rate fluctuations. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Cyclical earnings can make traditional valuation metrics fluctuate wildly. |
| Competition risk | Medium / high | Intense competition from other tonnage providers impacts charter pricing power. |
| Business quality | Medium | Reliance on a small number of customers for a majority of revenue creates concentration risk. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividends are dependent on the sustainability of charter cash flows. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Management must successfully navigate capital allocation and fleet renewal cycles. |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.56B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 4.17 | 1Y Target Price 51 |
Price to earnings Ratio 4.17 | 1Y Target Price 51 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 291.1K shares | Beta 1 | 52 Weeks Range 31.27 - 46.57 | Updated Date 11/12/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 31.27 - 46.57 | Updated Date 11/12/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 10.41 |
Sector & Industry Intelligence
Sector
Industrials
Constructive- Sentiment
- Bullish
- Momentum
- BUY Breadth Improving
- BUY participation
- 39.5%
- Active BUY / eligible
- 30 / 76
- 30-Day BUY Count Change
- +12
- Market state
- Bullish
More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.
Industry
Marine Shipping
- BUY participation
- 0.0%
- Active BUY / eligible
- 0 / 6
- 30-Day BUY Count Change
- -5
Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 47.96% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/13/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Containership Leasing | Long-term fixed-rate charter income from containership fleet. | The company earns predictable income by renting its ships to global shipping lines. |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2026-11-09 | When Before Market | Estimate 2.32 | Actual 2.75 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 50.36% | Operating Margin (TTM) 48.82% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.4% | Return on Equity (TTM) 21.35% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 4.17 | Forward PE 3.11 | Enterprise Value 1.71B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.05 |
Enterprise Value 1.71B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.25 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.14 | Shares Outstanding 36.04M | Shares Floating 31.89M |
Shares Outstanding 36.04M | Shares Floating 31.89M | ||
Percent Insiders 11.01 | Percent Institutions 48.59 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
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