Company Overview
Global Ship Lease, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in owning and chartering out containerships under fixed-rate charters to container liner companies worldwide. As of March 12, 2026, it owned 71 mid-sized and smaller containerships, ranging from 2,207 to 11,040 (TEU), with an aggregate capacity of 423,003 TEU. Global Ship Lease, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Athens, Greece.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates a return on equity of 21.3%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Net profit has compounded at 12.4% per year over the last five years.
Trades at a P/E of 4.4, below the sector median of 26.0.
Maintains a net profit margin of 50.4%.
Carries low leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35.
Offers a dividend yield of 5.42%.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $752.97M (+6.7% YoY); net profit $416.45M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +2.0%, earnings -5.3%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 7.6%, profit CAGR 12.4%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 7.60% |
| 1 Year: | 2.00% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 12.44% |
| 1 Year: | -5.30% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +55.83% |
| 6 Months: | +17.67% |
| 3 Months: | +19.88% |
| 1 Month: | +6.89% |
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- Price vs 200-DMAAbove
- RSI (14)56.84 · Neutral
P/E of 4.36 is below the sector median of 26.00 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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Technical Trend
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PROS
- Strong return on equity of 21.3%.
- Excellent profit margin of 50.4%.
- Profit CAGR of 12.4% over 5 years.
- Attractive dividend yield of 5.42%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
No notable concerns flagged.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Industrials).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GSL Global Ship Lease, Inc. | 44.71 | 4.36 | $1.61B | 5.42% | 14.69% | 21.35% | 7.60% | 12.44% |
| 2 | SPCX Space Exploration Technologies Corp. R3KAIDEFENCE | 153.47 | -139.52 | $1.16T | 0.00% | -3.22% | -11.95% | 34.08% | -3.34% |
| 3 | CAT Caterpillar Inc. SPXR3K | 822.48 | 35.47 | $378.07B | 0.79% | 17.98% | 56.97% | 2.29% | 5.24% |
| 4 | GE GE Aerospace SPXR3KDEFENCE | 334.91 | 39.40 | $347.49B | 0.60% | 9.52% | 48.23% | -7.42% | -5.36% |
| 5 | RTX RTX Corporation SPXR3KDEFENCE | 198.81 | 35.06 | $267.95B | 1.51% | 8.28% | 12.27% | 2.61% | 2.62% |
| 6 | GEV GE Vernova Inc. SPXR3KAI | 971.31 | 27.86 | $258.69B | 0.22% | 6.30% | 82.58% | 8.68% | - |
| 7 | DE Deere & Company SPXR3K | 680.73 | 37.88 | $183.54B | 0.95% | 12.53% | 18.24% | 3.43% | 5.10% |
| 8 | UNP Union Pacific Corporation SPXR3K | 288.45 | 23.38 | $171.36B | 2.01% | 15.22% | 39.70% | 2.30% | 7.77% |
| 9 | BA The Boeing Company SPXR3KDEFENCE | 210.73 | 75.80 | $166.43B | 0.00% | -9.01% | - | 1.67% | -3.28% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 187.76M | 188.54M | 189.31M | 187.35M | 191.83M |
| Cost of Revenue | 86.33M | 85.91M | 89.71M | 93.57M | 91.81M |
| Gross Profit | 101.43M | 102.63M | 99.61M | 93.78M | 100.02M |
| Operating Expenses | 4.61M | 4.07M | 3.75M | 9.66M | 8.85M |
| Operating Income | 96.83M | 98.56M | 95.86M | 84.12M | 91.17M |
| EBITDA | 159.84M | 136.36M | 131.90M | 152.60M | 130.39M |
| Interest Expense | 9.87M | 10.60M | 9.54M | 8.96M | 9.34M |
| Pretax Income | 123.39M | 95.44M | 95.02M | 102.61M | 93.83M |
| Tax Provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Income | 123.39M | 95.44M | 95.02M | 102.61M | 93.83M |
| Diluted EPS | 3.40 | 2.61 | 2.59 | 2.79 | 2.54 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 604.49M | 666.72M | 705.53M | 752.97M |
| Cost of Revenue | 269.90M | 294.53M | 314.78M | 355.52M |
| Gross Profit | 334.59M | 372.19M | 390.75M | 397.44M |
| Operating Expenses | 18.53M | 18.22M | 17.13M | 22.08M |
| Operating Income | 316.06M | 353.97M | 373.61M | 375.36M |
| EBITDA | 449.47M | 441.50M | 494.30M | 577.38M |
| Interest Expense | 75.29M | 44.82M | 40.68M | 38.97M |
| Pretax Income | 292.88M | 304.95M | 353.63M | 416.45M |
| Tax Provision | -50.00K | 448.00K | 1.00K | 0 |
| Net Income | 292.93M | 304.50M | 353.63M | 416.45M |
| Diluted EPS | 7.87 | 8.33 | 9.74 | 11.40 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 2.11B | 2.17B | 2.37B | 2.86B |
| Current Assets | - | 237.05M | 295.68M | 301.24M | 626.99M |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 120.13M | 138.64M | 141.38M | 273.88M |
| Inventory | - | 12.24M | 15.76M | 18.91M | 14.60M |
| Receivables | - | 3.68M | 4.74M | 12.50M | 49.89M |
| Total Liabilities | - | 1.14B | 987.39M | 909.76M | 1.06B |
| Current Liabilities | - | 261.77M | 280.44M | 264.00M | 306.78M |
| Long Term Debt | - | 744.56M | 619.17M | 538.78M | 541.58M |
| Total Debt | - | 934.39M | 812.43M | 684.06M | 689.14M |
| Total Equity | - | 966.49M | 1.18B | 1.46B | 1.80B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 35.99M | 35.19M | 35.45M | 35.91M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | 327.48M | 375.01M | 430.15M | 528.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -9.88M | -151.98M | -254.64M | -351.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | -243.31M | -212.24M | -208.59M | -84.68M |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -9.23M | -152.47M | -242.49M | -168.94M |
| Free Cash Flow | - | 318.25M | 222.53M | 187.65M | 359.36M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | 74.29M | 10.78M | -33.09M | 91.72M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | 55.4% | 55.8% | 55.4% | 52.8% |
| Operating Margin % | 52.3% | 53.1% | 53.0% | 49.9% |
| Net Margin % | 48.5% | 45.7% | 50.1% | 55.3% |
| ROE % | 30.3% | 25.7% | 24.2% | 23.1% |
| ROCE % | 17.1% | 18.7% | 17.7% | 14.7% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 4.07% | 1.46M | $66.94M |
| 2 | Two Sigma Investments, LP | 3.78% | 1.36M | $62.19M |
| 3 | Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc. | 2.12% | 761.08K | $34.89M |
| 4 | Man Group PLC | 2.10% | 752.64K | $34.50M |
| 5 | Donald Smith & Co., Inc. | 2.06% | 740.94K | $33.96M |
| 6 | Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | 1.89% | 678.95K | $31.12M |
| 7 | Renaissance Technologies, LLC | 1.37% | 492.55K | $22.58M |
| 8 | CSM Advisors, LLC | 1.35% | 484.11K | $22.19M |
| 9 | RBF Capital, LLC | 1.22% | 437.46K | $20.05M |
| 10 | Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 1.19% | 426.78K | $19.56M |
Analyst View
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GSL — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) trades at $44.71 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $25.70 to $46.40.
What is the market capitalisation of GSL?
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) has a market capitalisation of $1.61B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of GSL?
GSL trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 4.36. The industry average P/E is 26.00. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 0.85.
Does GSL pay a dividend?
Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) currently offers a dividend yield of 5.42%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of GSL?
GSL has a return on equity (ROE) of 21.35%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 14.69%.
Is GSL a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.