Global Ship Lease, Inc.
GSLIndustrialsNASDAQMarine Shipping · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeGlobal 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.
Market Cap
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Beta
0.85
P/E (TTM)
4.53
P/E (Fwd)
5.24
EPS (TTM)
$10.25
EPS (Fwd)
$8.86
ROE
21.3%
ROA
8.4%
Cash
$522.0M
Total Debt
$671.8M
Free CF
$129.3M
52W Change
46.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where GSL stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, GSL finished 15.93% above its 150-day moving average ($38.93) and 20.03% above its 200-day moving average ($37.60). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is GSL overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, GSL's RSI(14) was 76.4, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, GSL has $522.0M in cash with $671.8M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $129.3M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 21.3%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 8.4% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $402.5M (2021) to $753.0M (2025), reflecting a 87% increase over the period.
Investors considering Global Ship Lease, Inc. should weigh the typical risks associated with GSL's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Global Ship Lease, Inc. and its sector.