StealthGas Inc.
GASSIndustrialsNASDAQMarine Shipping
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Daily timeframeStealthGas Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides seaborne transportation services to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) producers and users in Greece and internationally. Valued at $332.4M, GASS is a small-cap name in its sector. The company's LPG carriers carry various petroleum gas products in liquefied form, including propane, butane, butadiene, isopropane, propylene, and vinyl chloride monomer, as well as ammonia.
Market Cap
$332.4M
Beta
0.25
P/E (TTM)
5.20
P/E (Fwd)
5.92
EPS (TTM)
$1.72
EPS (Fwd)
$1.51
ROE
9.3%
ROA
4.6%
Cash
$131.2M
Total Debt
$72,109
Free CF
-$28.2M
52W Change
37.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
With $131.2M in cash and $72K in debt, GASS maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Free cash flow is running at -$28.2M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 9.3% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.6% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $152.8M to $173.2M.
The relatively low beta of 0.25 suggests GASS is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing GASS.