Global Ship LeaseGSL -0.79%79 Days Inventory is 14.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 15.26. GuruFocus rates GSL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 798 Transportation companies, Global Ship Lease ranks worse than 59.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Ship Lease's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
GSL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.39 Med: 15.26 Max: 20.1
Current: 15.62
During the past 13 years, Global Ship Lease's highest Days Inventory was 20.10. The lowest was 2.39. And the median was 15.26.
GSL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 59.27% of 798
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.35
vs GSL: 15.62
Global Ship Lease's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (18.63) to Mar. 2026 (14.63).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Global Ship Lease's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.24.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Global Ship Lease's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Global Ship Lease's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Global Ship Lease's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Global Ship Lease Days Inventory Related Terms
Global Ship Lease Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Ship Lease's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Global Ship Lease's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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.
Global Ship Lease Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Global Ship Lease's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Ship Lease's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * 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.
Global Ship Lease (GSL) has a Days Inventory of 14.63 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.26. Over the past decade, Global Ship Lease's Days Inventory has ranged from 2.39 to 20.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #473 out of 798 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Global Ship Lease's Days Inventory too high?
Global Ship Lease's current Days Inventory of 14.63 is near median its 10-year median of 15.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.39 to a high of 20.10. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. Global Ship Lease's value of 14.63 is 18.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #473 out of 798 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to CCEC and SFL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #473 out of 798 companies for Days Inventory. This places Global Ship Lease in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. Global Ship Lease's value of 14.63 is 18.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Ship Lease's own Days Inventory has ranged from 2.39 to 20.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.26 vs. the industry median of 12.35, Global Ship Lease has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 798 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Ship Lease's current Days Inventory of 14.63 is 18.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Ship Lease's current Days Inventory is 14.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.26. 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 $25.53, compared to a current price of $37.79 — trading 48% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 14.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.26 and 18.5% above the Transportation industry median of 12.35. Global Ship Lease's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Ship Lease (GSL), the current Days Inventory is 14.63 as of Mar. 2026. 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 $37.79 is trading 48% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.53.
GuruFocus considers Global Ship Lease to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GSL:
Days Inventory: 14.63 (near median its 10-year median of 15.26)
GF Value™: $25.53 vs. price of $37.79 (48% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% above the Transportation median (#473 of 798)
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 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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