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GSL · NYSE · United States · Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight
In shortGlobal Ship Lease, Inc. is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+7.8% last year).
Financial health
Strong
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 56.8% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 54.3% | 100/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 25.5% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 17.5% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 2.04× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.38× | 90/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 0.75× | 93/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 11.17× | 92/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 4.80 | 95/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 67.1% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.23× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 25.4% | 17/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.2% | 89/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 5.9% | 49/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 448 | 646 | 675 | 711 | 766 |
| Operating income | 238 | 354 | 343 | 379 | 435 |
| Interest expense | 5.8 | 22 | 45 | 41 | 39 |
| Pre-tax income | 172 | 293 | 305 | 354 | 416 |
| Income tax | 0.1 | (0.1) | 0.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Net income | 171 | 293 | 305 | 354 | 416 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
4.80 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Dec 31, 2025 · Data updated Mar 16, 2026