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Pyxis Tankers Inc (PXS)

Pyxis Tankers Inc (PXS) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/14/2025: PXS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

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

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

2 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $9

1 Year Target Price $9

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$9 Target price
52w Low $2.47
Current$2.69
52w High $4.4

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -26.83%
Avg. Invested days 49
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/14/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 28.21M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta -0.73
52 Weeks Range 2.47 - 4.40
Updated Date 11/16/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.47 - 4.40
Updated Date 11/16/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.02

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-17
When -
Estimate 0.2573
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 6.26%
Operating Margin (TTM) -9.46%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.18%
Return on Equity (TTM) 2.19%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 2.66
Enterprise Value 67506976
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.63
Enterprise Value 67506976
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.63
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.51
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.24
Shares Outstanding 10485865
Shares Floating 4367468
Shares Outstanding 10485865
Shares Floating 4367468
Percent Insiders 58.35
Percent Institutions 1.21

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Pyxis Tankers Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Pyxis Tankers Inc. was founded in 2015. It focuses on the maritime transportation of refined petroleum products and other bulk liquid cargoes. It has grown through vessel acquisitions and strategic partnerships.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Tanker Ownership & Operation: Owns and operates a fleet of modern, eco-efficient MR product tankers. These tankers are used to transport refined petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and naphtha, as well as other bulk liquid cargoes.
  • Chartering: Engages in time chartering and voyage chartering of its vessels to various customers, including oil companies, trading houses, and other tanker operators.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Valentios Valentis is the Chairman and CEO. The company has a board of directors and various management teams overseeing operations, finance, and commercial activities.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • MR Product Tanker Services: Pyxis Tankers operates in the MR (Medium Range) product tanker segment. This segment focuses on transporting refined petroleum products and certain chemicals. Specific market share data is hard to get. Competitors include Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Ardmore Shipping (ASC), and Torm (TRMD).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The product tanker industry is cyclical, influenced by factors such as global oil demand, refinery output, inventory levels, and geopolitical events. Freight rates fluctuate based on supply and demand dynamics.

Positioning

Pyxis Tankers focuses on modern, fuel-efficient vessels to improve operating efficiency and reduce emissions. They aim for strategic chartering agreements and effective cost management.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total tanker shipping market is estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Pyxis Tankers, as a smaller player, targets specific niches within the refined products segment.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Modern Fleet
  • Experienced Management
  • Strong Relationships with Charterers

Weaknesses

  • Small Fleet Size
  • Dependence on Charter Rates
  • Limited Financial Resources compared to larger competitors

Opportunities

  • Increasing Demand for Refined Products
  • Stringent Environmental Regulations favoring modern tankers
  • Expansion through Vessel Acquisitions

Threats

  • Fluctuations in Charter Rates
  • Geopolitical Risks
  • Oversupply of Tanker Capacity

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • STNG
  • ASC
  • TRMD

Competitive Landscape

Pyxis Tankers is smaller compared to its competitors. Advantages may include a newer fleet. Disadvantages include limited scale and financial resources.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been achieved through vessel acquisitions. The rate of growth depends on available capital and market opportunities.

Future Projections: Future projections are based on analyst estimates, which depend on tanker market conditions and the company's ability to secure profitable charters.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives focus on optimizing fleet utilization, reducing operating expenses, and complying with environmental regulations.

Summary

Pyxis Tankers Inc. is a smaller player in the competitive product tanker market, focusing on modern vessels. Its success is heavily tied to tanker rates. They need to grow their fleet and optimize operations to compete effectively, while macroeconomic and geopolitical risks always loom large. The company's lack of dividend payments further highlight the volatility and speculative nature of the stock.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • SEC Filings
  • Industry Reports
  • Analyst Estimates

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.