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Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
MHY271836006
CUSIP
Y27183600
IPO Date
Aug 25, 2006

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.34B
Enterprise Value
$1.85B
EPS (TTM)
$11.65
PE Ratio
3.20
PEG Ratio
0.12
Total Revenue (TTM)
$759.92M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$404.40M
EBITDA (TTM)
$557.27M
Year Range
$17.73 - $41.40
Target Price
$29.00
ROA (TTM)
14.56%
ROE (TTM)
23.12%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global Ship Lease, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) has returned 7.96% so far this year and 75.36% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, GSL has achieved an annualized return of 19.22%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Global Ship Lease, Inc.

1D
3.53%
1M
-9.37%
YTD
7.96%
6M
25.54%
1Y
75.36%
3Y*
35.46%
5Y*
29.08%
10Y*
19.22%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 15, 2008, GSL's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.56%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Apr 2016 with a return of +99.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -51.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, GSL closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 7, 2017 with a return of +32.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 1, 2016 at -40.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20267.13%11.19%-9.37%7.96%
2025-1.15%3.21%4.67%-5.82%17.96%5.88%8.40%7.24%2.16%2.70%13.45%-0.20%73.47%
20248.07%-3.21%-0.25%12.12%33.22%-3.74%-8.23%-3.39%6.26%-10.51%-8.21%1.72%18.09%
202311.29%6.63%-3.30%2.13%-8.18%12.66%10.62%-8.31%-4.97%-4.14%7.08%7.54%28.97%
202217.07%-2.87%10.43%-21.94%-0.47%-24.08%13.32%1.19%-14.98%8.37%3.73%-4.09%-22.16%
2021-0.34%30.97%-9.15%-1.42%22.21%16.91%-11.50%18.10%17.49%-1.81%-1.47%0.97%100.35%

Benchmark Metrics

Global Ship Lease, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 8.44%, beta of 0.89, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 18, 2008.

  • This stock participated in 160.41% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 138.22% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
8.44%
Beta
0.89
0.09
Upside Capture
138.22%
Downside Capture
160.41%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GSL ranks 90 for risk / return — in the top 90% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


GSL Risk / Return Rank: 9090
Overall Rank
GSL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9393
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GSL Sortino Ratio Rank: 9090
Sortino Ratio Rank
GSL Omega Ratio Rank: 9090
Omega Ratio Rank
GSL Calmar Ratio Rank: 8888
Calmar Ratio Rank
GSL Martin Ratio Rank: 9191
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GSLBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.39

0.90

+1.50

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.90

1.39

+1.52

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.41

1.21

+0.20

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.48

1.40

+2.08

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.97

6.61

+5.36

Explore GSL risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Global Ship Lease, Inc. provided a 6.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.30 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.


0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$2.30$2.13$1.65$1.50$1.38$0.75$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.60

Dividend yield

6.18%6.06%7.56%7.57%8.26%3.27%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%7.69%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global Ship Lease, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.63$0.00$0.63
2025$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.53$0.00$0.00$0.53$0.00$0.00$0.63$0.00$2.13
2024$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$1.65
2023$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$1.50
2022$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$1.38
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.75

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Global Ship Lease, Inc. has a dividend yield of 6.18%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Global Ship Lease, Inc. has a payout ratio of 20.55%, which is below the market average. This means Global Ship Lease, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global Ship Lease, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Global Ship Lease, Inc. was 95.26%, occurring on Mar 19, 2020. Recovery took 1492 trading sessions.

The current Global Ship Lease, Inc. drawdown is 9.42%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-95.26%Feb 24, 20112282Mar 19, 20201492Feb 26, 20263774
-83.42%Aug 18, 2008306Nov 2, 2009305Jan 19, 2011611
-12.51%Mar 3, 202620Mar 30, 2026
-4.83%Jan 24, 20113Jan 26, 20111Jan 27, 20114
-3.15%Jan 28, 20112Jan 31, 20114Feb 4, 20116

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Global Ship Lease, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Global Ship Lease, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for GSL, comparing it with other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, GSL has a P/E ratio of 3.2. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for GSL compared to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. GSL currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GSL relative to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, GSL has a P/S ratio of 1.8. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GSL in comparison with other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, GSL has a P/B value of 0.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items