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United Maritime Corporation(USEA)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$2.52
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for USEA

10/28/2026: USEA (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

United Maritime Corporation is a commercial shipping firm that operates a flexible fleet of dry bulk and tanker vessels. The company's primary strength lies in its agile business model, which allows management to shift assets between shipping segments to capture favorable freight rates. Its main growth opportunity involves the tactical acquisition and disposal of vessels throughout shipping market cycles. However, investors face risks related to intense competition, high volatility in spot shipping rates, and global economic fluctuations. The stock may suit investors comfortable with cyclical volatility, and they should monitor the company's capital allocation strategies and vessel utilization rates.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is tied to volatile shipping cycles rather than consistent, long-term secular expansion.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can exhibit high momentum during periods of rapidly rising freight rates.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often linked to the Net Asset Value (NAV) of the fleet rather than traditional earnings multiples.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividends are variable and depend on the cyclical profitability of the company's vessels.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock's high volatility makes it unsuitable for low-risk, conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is highly sensitive to fluctuations in global shipping freight rates.
Valuation riskMedium / highThe market value can deviate significantly from the underlying scrap or charter value of the fleet.
Competition risk (shipping market)HighThe company competes with much larger entities with greater financial resources.
Business qualityMediumIt is a capital-intensive business with high operating costs and cyclically tied cash flows.
Dividend incomeMediumPayouts are not guaranteed and fluctuate based on market cycles.
Execution riskMediumSuccess relies heavily on management's ability to time vessel purchases and sales.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 23.93%
Avg. Invested days 54
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
USEA receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
USEA has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-82.9%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 3.9%), negative revenue growth (-16.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
USEA's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (3.9% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
USEA's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -16.8% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-82.9%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-51.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 6.4% and approximately 75.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 24.73% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Renaissance Technologies Corp 2.33%
UBS Group AG 0.93%
Goss Wealth Management LLC 0.85%
ANGELES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.81%
Acadian Asset Management LLC 0.58%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
USEA generates approximately $165 of gross profit, $-2 of operating income, and $39 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.42%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
USEA has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 24.05M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4
Volume (30-day avg) 117.0K shares
Beta 0.74
52 Weeks Range 1.21 - 3.09
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.21 - 3.09
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 15.48%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.2

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Dry Bulk ShippingRevenue generated from chartering vessels to transport dry commodities.Revenue rises when the demand for shipping iron, coal, and grain is high.
Tanker ShippingRevenue generated from transporting crude and refined oil products.Revenue benefits from global oil demand and shipping constraints.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 106.13M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.68
Enterprise Value 106.13M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.68
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.98
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 36.17
Shares Outstanding 9.54M
Shares Floating 7.17M
Shares Outstanding 9.54M
Shares Floating 7.17M
Percent Insiders 24.73
Percent Institutions 6.41

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon 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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