Global Ship Lease, Inc.
GSLNYSEIndustrialsMarine Shipping
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $1.51B
- P/E (TTM)
- 3.96
- Forward P/E
- 4.04
- Dividend yield
- 6.04%
- 52-week range
- $27.81$46.57
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 305.80K
Global Ship Lease (GSL) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $41.02 - $42.04 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $46.57 |
| 52-Week Low | $27.81 |
| Open | $41.30 |
| Volume (last close) | 199.84K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 305.80K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 770.61M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 380.75M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 290.82M |
| EPS (TTM) | $10.56 |
| Profit Margin | 49.41% |
| Operating Margin | 35.37% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 19.56% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.35 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.50 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.04% |
| Payout Ratio | 23.68% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 1.51B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 36.04M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 3.96 |
| Forward P/E | 4.04 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 1.96 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 0.77 |
| EV/EBITDA | 3.30 |
| 50-Day MA | $44.29 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $40.31 |
| 1-Year Change | +45.01% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Global Ship Lease at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Global Ship Lease (GSL) has a market capitalization of $1.51B. The stock trades at 4.0× trailing earnings, 4.0× forward earnings and 2.0× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $380.75M on revenue of $770.61M (a 49.4% profit margin) and generated $290.82M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 4.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $388.60M in cash and securities against $671.76M of debt, a net debt position of $283.17M.
Global Ship Lease pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.50 per share a year, a 6.04% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 24% payout ratio and 2 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 45.0% over the past year. At $41.85 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $27.81 to $46.57, above its 200-day moving average of $40.31.
Based on 2 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Global Ship Lease
What is the current stock price for GSL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, GSL stock trades at $41.85. The 52-week range is $27.81–$46.57, with a day range of $41.02–$42.04.
What is the P/E ratio for GSL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Global Ship Lease's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 4.0, meaning investors pay $4.0 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 4.0, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Global Ship Lease operates in the Industrials sector.
Does GSL pay dividends?
Yes, Global Ship Lease pays a 6.04% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($2.50 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 23.7%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 21, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for GSL?
Based on ratings from 2 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for GSL is Buy.
What is the market cap of GSL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Global Ship Lease's market capitalization is $1.51B, classifying it as a small-cap company. Global Ship Lease operates in the Industrials sector within the Marine Shipping industry.