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. At a $341.4M market cap, StealthGas Inc. ranks as a small-cap company within industrials. 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
$341.4M
Beta
0.25
P/E (TTM)
5.60
P/E (Fwd)
6.08
EPS (TTM)
$1.64
EPS (Fwd)
$1.51
ROE
9.2%
ROA
4.8%
Cash
$99.1M
Total Debt
$104,801
Free CF
-$22.0M
52W Change
58.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The balance sheet looks solid with $99.1M in cash comfortably exceeding the $105K debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Free cash flow is running at -$22.0M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 9.2%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.8% 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.
GASS's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. 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.