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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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%
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.13% | 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% |
| 2024 | 8.07% | -3.21% | -0.25% | 12.12% | 33.22% | -3.74% | -8.23% | -3.39% | 6.26% | -10.51% | -8.21% | 1.72% | 18.09% |
| 2023 | 11.29% | 6.63% | -3.30% | 2.13% | -8.18% | 12.66% | 10.62% | -8.31% | -4.97% | -4.14% | 7.08% | 7.54% | 28.97% |
| 2022 | 17.07% | -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
- R²
- 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.
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).
| GSL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.39 | 0.90 | +1.50 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.90 | 1.39 | +1.52 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.21 | +0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.48 | 1.40 | +2.08 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.97 | 6.61 | +5.36 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 2011 | 2282 | Mar 19, 2020 | 1492 | Feb 26, 2026 | 3774 |
| -83.42% | Aug 18, 2008 | 306 | Nov 2, 2009 | 305 | Jan 19, 2011 | 611 |
| -12.51% | Mar 3, 2026 | 20 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -4.83% | Jan 24, 2011 | 3 | Jan 26, 2011 | 1 | Jan 27, 2011 | 4 |
| -3.15% | Jan 28, 2011 | 2 | Jan 31, 2011 | 4 | Feb 4, 2011 | 6 |
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.
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.
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