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Global Ship Lease

(NYSE) GSL

Current Price$40.22
Market Cap$1.50BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2008)+24%
5 Year+263%
1 Year+61%
1 Month+7%
Global Ship Lease last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 41.632026-07-16
Global Ship Lease stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+5.55%USD 39.442026-07-09
1 month+7.35%USD 38.782026-06-16
3 month+8.54%USD 38.362026-04-17
Year to date+22.59%USD 33.962025-12-31
1 year+60.98%USD 25.862025-07-16
3 year+160.45%USD 15.982023-07-17
5 year+262.66%USD 11.482021-07-16
Since inception+23.82%USD 33.622008-08-15

Global Ship Lease Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.50BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$770.24M

Net Income (TTM)

$386.89M

EPS (TTM)

$10.50

P/E Ratio

3.97

Dividend

$2.40

Beta (Volatility)

0.91 (Low)

Price

$40.22

Volume

365,744.328

Open

$41.38

Previous Close

$40.16

Daily Range

$40.16 - $41.38

52-Week Range

$27.28 - $42.70

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 4, 2026

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About Global Ship Lease

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) operates in the global shipping industry, specializing in owning and chartering containerships. GSL focuses on long-term charters with leading container shipping companies. These charters provide the company with predictable revenue streams, even in a volatile shipping market. Investing in a modern fleet, GSL positions itself strategically for growth in an increasingly eco-conscious industry.

Products and Services

Ownership of modern containerships

Long-term charter agreements with top-tier container shipping companies

Fleet modernization and expansion

What Makes Global Ship Lease, Inc. Special

Global Ship Lease, Inc. differentiates itself with a focus on chartering high-quality, eco-efficient vessels on long-term contracts. This approach offers stability while aligning with global trends toward sustainability. The company’s strong relationships with leading shipping companies provide competitive charter terms and operational resilience.

Five Things You Need to Know

GSL operates a fleet of modern containerships with an emphasis on sustainability and efficiency improvements.

The company secures long-term charters, ensuring stability and predictability in its revenue streams.

GSL has strong relationships with blue-chip charterers, allowing for favorable charter terms.

Strategic geographical diversification enables GSL to leverage changes in global trade patterns effectively.

The management team at GSL has extensive industry experience and a proven track record in ensuring operational efficiency.

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Industry

Marine

Sector

Industrials

Employees

7

CEO

Thomas A. Lister, MBA

Website

www.globalshiplease.com

Headquarters

Athens, GI 14561, GR

GSL Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

53.13%

Operating Margin

50.13%

Net Income Margin

50.23%

Return on Equity

21.99%

Return on Capital

15.62%

Return on Assets

13.34%

Earnings Yield

25.19%

Dividend Yield

5.77%

Payout Ratio

23.79%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.50BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

35.92M

Volume

365.74K

Avg. Volume

320.85K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$409.23M

Operating Income

$386.11M

EBITDA

$557.92M

Operating Cash Flow

$505.76M

Capital Expenditure

-$101.29M

Free Cash Flow

$404.47M

Cash & ST Invst.

$549.23M

Total Debt

$652.88M

Global Ship Lease Performance Analysis

Global Ship Lease annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 645,645,00044.1%
20232023-12-31USD 674,795,0004.5%
20242024-12-31USD 711,055,0005.4%
20252025-12-31USD 766,451,0007.8%
Global Ship Lease sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-300.4%
Q32025-09-302.2%
Q42025-12-31-0.9%
Q12026-03-313.7%
Global Ship Lease annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 7.6265.7%
20232023-12-31USD 8.217.8%
20242024-12-31USD 9.6717.8%
20252025-12-31USD 11.3217.0%
Global Ship Lease sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-23.2%
Q32025-09-30-0.8%
Q42025-12-317.7%
Q12026-03-31-10.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$198.08M

+5.5%

Gross Profit

$106.27M

+4.8%

Gross Margin

53.65%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.50BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$213.61M

N/A

Employees

7

N/A

Net Income

$93.83M

-24.0%

EBITDA

$136.64M

-14.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$549.23M

+64.6%

Total Debt

$652.88M

-15.2%

Accounts Receivable

$55.10M

+142.1%

Inventory

$14.84M

-9.2%

Long Term Debt

$505.32M

-19.9%

Short Term Debt

$147.57M

+6.0%

Return on Assets

13.34%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

14.86%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$79.46M

+136.5%

Operating Cash Flow

$80.28M

-21.9%

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Questions About GSL

What is the current price of Global Ship Lease?

Global Ship Lease is trading at $40.16 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Global Ship Lease?

Over the past 52 weeks, Global Ship Lease has traded between $27.28 and $42.70.

How much debt does Global Ship Lease have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Global Ship Lease reported total debt of $652.88M.

How much cash does Global Ship Lease have on hand?

Global Ship Lease reported $455.56M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Global Ship Lease’s dividend yield?

Global Ship Lease currently has a dividend yield of 5.77%.

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