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Global Ship LeaseGSL +2.31%79 EV-to-EBIT is 3.93 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 3.94. 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. Among 869 Transportation companies, Global Ship Lease ranks better than 93.21% on this metric.
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Global Ship Lease's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,491.5 Mil.
Global Ship Lease's EBIT 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 $425.3 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Global Ship Lease EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Ship Lease's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Global Ship Lease's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Ship Lease's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Global Ship Lease's current Enterprise Value is $1,669.6 Mil.
Global Ship Lease's EBIT 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 $425.3 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 3.93 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #59 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Global Ship Lease's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Global Ship Lease's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.93 is near median its 10-year median of 3.94. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.28. Global Ship Lease's value of 3.93 is 68% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #59 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to SFL and CCEC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #59 out of 869 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Global Ship Lease in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.28. Global Ship Lease's value of 3.93 is 68% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.94 vs. the industry median of 12.28, Global Ship Lease has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.28, based on 869 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Ship Lease's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.93 is 68% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Ship Lease's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.94. 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 $42.05 — trading 64.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.94 and 68% below the Transportation industry median of 12.28. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Ship Lease (GSL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.93 as of Jul. 21, 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 $42.05 is trading 64.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.51.
GuruFocus considers Global Ship Lease to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GSL:
EV-to-EBIT: 3.93 (near median its 10-year median of 3.94)
GF Value™: $25.51 vs. price of $42.05 (64.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68% below the Transportation median (#59 of 869)
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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