Global Ship Lease's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.87.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.88.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Global Ship Lease was -2.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Global Ship Lease's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
GSL'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -85.1 Med: -2.8 Max: 26.5
Current: 7.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Global Ship Lease was 26.50% per year. The lowest was -85.10% per year. And the median was -2.80% per year.
GSL's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 54.83% of 817
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs GSL: 7.10
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Global Ship Lease EBIT per Share Related Terms
Global Ship Lease EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Ship Lease's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $11.88
* 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 EBIT per Share of $11.88 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #369 out of 817 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Global Ship Lease's EBIT per Share too high?
Global Ship Lease's current EBIT per Share is $11.88. The Transportation industry median EBIT per Share is 4.20. Global Ship Lease's value of $11.88 is 182.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #369 out of 817 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above 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 EBIT per Share compare to SFL and CCEC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #369 out of 817 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Global Ship Lease in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 4.20. Global Ship Lease's value of $11.88 is 182.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Transportation company?
The median EBIT per Share among Transportation companies is 4.20, based on 817 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Ship Lease's current EBIT per Share of $11.88 is 182.9% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBIT per Share is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Ship Lease's current EBIT per Share is $11.88. 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 $37.60 — trading 47.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $11.88 and 182.9% above the Transportation industry median of 4.20. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Ship Lease (GSL), the current EBIT per Share is $11.88 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 $37.60 is trading 47.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.53.
GuruFocus considers Global Ship Lease to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GSL:
EBIT per Share: $11.88
GF Value™: $25.53 vs. price of $37.60 (47.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 182.9% above the Transportation median (#369 of 817)
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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