GSL (Global Ship Lease) Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD): 0.00 (As of . 20)

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GSL Global Ship Lease Inc GSL
79 GF Score
Price $40.46
GF Value $25.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Global Ship Lease Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD)?

Global Ship Lease GSL -2.81% 79 Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is 0.00 as of . 20. GuruFocus rates GSL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

The historical rank and industry rank for Global Ship Lease's Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) or its related term are showing as below:

GSL's Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median:
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Global Ship Lease  (NYSE:GSL) Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) Explanation

Vessel operating expenses includes the costs below:
(1) crew wages and travel; (2) management fees; (3) hull and machinery and P&I insurance premiums; (4) stores; (5) lubricants; (6) spare parts; (7) maintenance and repairs; (8) survey and certification; and (9) drydocking. Running costs are calculated as a fixed daily cost.

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Global Ship Lease Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Ship Lease's Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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GSL vs SFL, CCEC, GNK: Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Global Ship Lease's Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD), along with its competitors' market caps and Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) of 0.00 mean?
Global Ship Lease (GSL) has a Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) of 0.00 as of . 20.
Is Global Ship Lease's Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) too high?
Global Ship Lease's current Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is 0.00. Overall, Global Ship Lease has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Ship Lease's Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) compare to SFL and CCEC?
Global Ship Lease's Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) for a Transportation company?
A good Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) mean?
A high Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Global Ship Lease's current Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Ship Lease stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Ship Lease (GSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.51, compared to a current price of $40.46 — trading 58.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is 0.00. Global Ship Lease's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) calculated?
Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Ship Lease (GSL), the current Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is 0.00 as of . 20. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Global Ship Lease (GSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Ship Lease stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.46 is trading 58.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.51. GuruFocus considers Global Ship Lease to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GSL:

  • Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD): 0.00
  • GF Value™: $25.51 vs. price of $40.46 (58.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the GSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Global Ship Lease Business Description

Other Exchanges GSLpB.PFD:USA37H:Germany
Address 9 Irodou Attikou Street, Kifisia, Athens, GRC, 14561
Global Ship Lease Inc is a containership owner, leasing ships to container shipping companies under industry-standard, fixed-rate time charters. Its fleet comprises mid-size Post-Panamax, Cypress, and smaller containerships, which tend to serve the faster-growing non-Mainlane and intra-regional trades, collectively representing the majority of the containerized trade volume globally. The company generates revenue from chartering its vessels to liner companies.
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