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Global Ship Lease Inc (GSL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: GSL (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $35.67
1 Year Target Price $35.67
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 40.89% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.08B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 2.83 | 1Y Target Price 35.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio 2.83 | 1Y Target Price 35.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 1.19 | 52 Weeks Range 17.36 - 30.98 | Updated Date 08/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 17.36 - 30.98 | Updated Date 08/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.35% | Basic EPS (TTM) 10.7 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-05 | When - | Estimate 2.31 | Actual 2.62 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 53.75% | Operating Margin (TTM) 54.04% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 10.06% | Return on Equity (TTM) 26.4% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 2.83 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1424229328 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.48 |
Enterprise Value 1424229328 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.48 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.95 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.62 | Shares Outstanding 35612600 | Shares Floating 32350827 |
Shares Outstanding 35612600 | Shares Floating 32350827 | ||
Percent Insiders 10.28 | Percent Institutions 51.53 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Global Ship Lease Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Global Ship Lease Inc. (GSL) was founded in 2007. It acquired a fleet of containerships from CMA CGM, one of the world's leading container shipping lines. GSL focuses on owning and chartering out containerships under fixed-rate charters to container shipping companies.
Core Business Areas
- Containership Leasing: GSL's core business is owning and chartering out containerships to liner companies, primarily under fixed-rate time charters. They focus on mid-sized and smaller vessels.
Leadership and Structure
George Youroukos serves as Executive Chairman. Thomas Lister is the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a Board of Directors overseeing its operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Containership Chartering: GSL provides containerships to major liner companies. Market share is difficult to precisely determine as it depends on vessel type and charter duration. Key competitors include Seaspan Corporation and Danaos Corporation.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The containership industry is influenced by global trade, supply and demand for shipping capacity, and geopolitical events. It's cyclical, with periods of high rates followed by downturns.
Positioning
GSL positions itself as a provider of mid-sized containerships, serving liner companies' needs for specific trade routes and port access. Competitive advantages include established relationships with key customers and a focus on efficient vessel operations.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for containership chartering is estimated to be several billion dollars annually, depending on trade volumes and freight rates. GSL's position in the mid-sized sector gives it access to a significant portion of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established relationships with liner companies
- Focus on mid-sized containerships
- Fixed-rate charter contracts providing stable revenue
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Dependence on charter rates
- Exposure to counterparty credit risk
- Relatively smaller fleet size compared to major competitors
- Highly leveraged
Opportunities
- Increased global trade volumes
- Scrapping of older vessels
- Expansion into new markets
- Acquisition of additional vessels
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Oversupply of containerships
- Geopolitical instability
- Increased fuel costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Seaspan Corporation (SSW)
- Danaos Corporation (DAC)
- Costamare Inc. (CMRE)
Competitive Landscape
GSL competes with larger containership owners. Its advantages include focused management and established customer relationships, while disadvantages include a smaller fleet and limited financial resources.
Major Acquisitions
Poseidon Containers
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1150
- Strategic Rationale: Increased fleet size and strengthened relationships with key customers.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: GSL's growth has been influenced by vessel acquisitions and charter rate fluctuations.
Future Projections: Analyst projections for GSL's future growth vary. Please refer to financial analyst reports for detailed estimates.
Recent Initiatives: GSL's recent initiatives include vessel acquisitions, charter renewals, and cost optimization efforts.
Summary
Global Ship Lease operates in a cyclical industry, leveraging fixed-rate charters. While it benefits from established relationships, it faces risks from economic downturns and industry oversupply. Strategic acquisitions have boosted growth, but financial leverage remains a key consideration. GSL has a good history of paying dividends which makes it an attractive investment but it should be viewed as a higher risk industry.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
- Company Investor Relations
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market data is subject to 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.
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About Global Ship Lease Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-08-25 | CEO - | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Marine Shipping | Full time employees 7 | Website https://www.globalshiplease.com |
Full time employees 7 | Website https://www.globalshiplease.com | ||
Global Ship Lease, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in owning and chartering of containerships under fixed-rate charters to container shipping companies worldwide. As of March 10, 2025, it owned 70 mid-sized and smaller containerships, ranging from 2,207 to 11,040 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU), with an aggregate capacity of 404,681 TEU. The company was formerly known as Marathon Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to Global Ship Lease, Inc. in August 2008. Global Ship Lease, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Athens, Greece.
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