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Pyxis Tankers Inc (PXS)

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$2.8
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: PXS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

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2 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $9.5

1 Year Target Price $9.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$9.5Target price
Low$2.53
Current$2.8
high$5.53

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -20%
Avg. Invested days 58
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 29.78M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 4.37
1Y Target Price 9.5
Price to earnings Ratio 4.37
1Y Target Price 9.5
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta -0.56
52 Weeks Range 2.53 - 5.53
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.53 - 5.53
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.65

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin 20.23%
Operating Margin (TTM) 16.24%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.65%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.22%

Valuation

Trailing PE 4.37
Forward PE 3.94
Enterprise Value 72222808
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6
Enterprise Value 72222808
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.46
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.15
Shares Outstanding 10485900
Shares Floating 4367468
Shares Outstanding 10485900
Shares Floating 4367468
Percent Insiders 58.35
Percent Institutions 1.55

Analyst Ratings

Rating 2
Target Price 9.5
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Strong Buy 2
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Strong Buy 2
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Strong Sell -
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Pyxis Tankers Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Pyxis Tankers Inc. was founded in 2015. It focuses on operating a fleet of eco-efficient product tankers engaged in seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products and other bulk liquid cargoes.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Product Tanker Operations: Pyxis Tankers operates a fleet of medium range (MR) product tankers. These tankers are used for the transportation of refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and naphtha. The company charters its vessels to oil companies, traders, and other customers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Valentios (Eddie) Valentis serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a board of directors and operates with a standard corporate structure.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • MR Product Tanker Chartering: The primary offering is chartering of its MR product tanker fleet for transporting refined petroleum products. Market share is difficult to ascertain precisely but estimates put it <1% globally. Competitors include larger tanker companies like Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Ardmore Shipping (ASC), and Torm PLC (TRMD).

Market Dynamics

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The product tanker industry is influenced by factors such as global demand for refined petroleum products, refinery production, geopolitical events, and vessel supply. The market can be volatile with freight rates fluctuating based on supply and demand dynamics.

Positioning

Pyxis Tankers is a smaller player in a fragmented market. Its competitive advantage lies in its modern, eco-efficient fleet, which reduces fuel consumption and emissions. Its small size allows for nimbleness but also creates scale disadvantages.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global product tanker market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Pyxis Tankers holds a tiny fraction of the TAM, indicating significant potential for growth, but also highlighting its vulnerability to larger competitors.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Modern, eco-efficient fleet
  • Experienced management team
  • Focus on specific market niche (MR tankers)

Weaknesses

  • Small fleet size
  • Limited financial resources compared to larger competitors
  • High debt level

Opportunities

  • Increase in demand for refined petroleum products in developing countries
  • Expansion of its fleet through acquisitions or newbuilds
  • Strategic alliances with larger shipping companies

Threats

  • Fluctuations in freight rates
  • Increased competition from larger tanker companies
  • Geopolitical risks and trade wars
  • Environmental regulations and fuel costs

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • STNG
  • ASC
  • TRMD

Competitive Landscape

Pyxis Tankers competes with larger, more established tanker companies. Its smaller size and eco-efficient fleet are its key differentiators, however it must be able to maintain competitive costs to be sucessful.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been inconsistent due to market volatility.

Future Projections: Future projections are dependent on tanker market conditions, fleet expansion, and cost management. Analyst estimates should be consulted.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include fleet optimization and cost control measures.

Summary

Pyxis Tankers is a small player in the product tanker market with a modern fleet. While its eco-efficient vessels provide a competitive edge, its limited scale and high debt pose challenges. Success hinges on navigating market volatility, managing costs, and pursuing strategic growth opportunities. Its financial performance is highly sensitive to tanker freight rates.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC filings
  • Industry reports
  • Market analysis reports

Disclaimers:

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About Pyxis Tankers Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2015-11-03
Chairman & CEO Mr. Valentios Valentis
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Midstream
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Pyxis Tankers Inc. operates as a maritime transportation company with a focus on the tanker and dry-bulk sectors in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Tanker Vessels and Dry-Bulk Vessels. The company's fleet transports refined petroleum products, such as naphtha, gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, diesel, and fuel oil, as well as other liquid bulk items, including vegetable oils and organic chemicals. As of March 28, 2025, it operated a fleet of three double hull product tankers and three dry-bulk vessels. Pyxis Tankers Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Marousi, Greece. Pyxis Tankers Inc. is a subsidiary of Maritime Investors Corp.