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First Ship Lease TrustFSLUF EV-to-EBITDA is 3.64 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 4.36. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Business Services companies, First Ship Lease Trust ranks better than 82.25% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, First Ship Lease Trust's enterprise value is $30.64 Mil.
First Ship Lease Trust's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.42 Mil. Therefore, First Ship Lease Trust's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Ship Lease Trust's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FSLUF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.42 Med: 4.36 Max: 25.88
Current: 3.58
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of First Ship Lease Trust was 25.88. The lowest was -6.42. And the median was 4.36.
FSLUF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 82.25% of 907
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.48
vs FSLUF: 3.58
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
First Ship Lease Trust (OTCPK:FSLUF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
First Ship Lease Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
First Ship Lease Trust's share price for today is $0.04.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. First Ship Lease Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.003.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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 Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, First Ship Lease Trust's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
First Ship Lease Trust EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, First Ship Lease Trust's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Ship Lease Trust's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
First Ship Lease Trust's current Enterprise Value is $30.64 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. First Ship Lease Trust's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.42 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.
First Ship Lease Trust (FSLUF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.64 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on First Ship Lease Trust. This is 17% below median its historical median of 4.36. According to the industry distribution chart, First Ship Lease Trust ranks #161 out of 907 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is First Ship Lease Trust's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
First Ship Lease Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.64 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 4.36. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.48. First Ship Lease Trust's value of 3.64 is 51.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Ship Lease Trust ranks #161 out of 907 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does First Ship Lease Trust's EV-to-EBITDA compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, First Ship Lease Trust ranks #161 out of 907 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places First Ship Lease Trust in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.48. First Ship Lease Trust's value of 3.64 is 51.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.36 vs. the industry median of 7.48, First Ship Lease Trust 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-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.48, based on 907 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Ship Lease Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.64 is 51.3% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on First Ship Lease Trust. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Ship Lease Trust's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.64, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 4.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Ship Lease Trust stock overvalued right now?
First Ship Lease Trust (FSLUF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.64. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.03, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.64, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 4.36 and 51.3% below the Business Services industry median of 7.48. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Ship Lease Trust (FSLUF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.64 as of Aug. 30, 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.
First Ship Lease Trust is engaged in the shipping business. The trust acts as a shipowner and provider of leasing services to the international shipping industry. The group has one segment that is only involved in the leasing and chartering of vessels which is carried out in international waters. The company has 6 vessels chartered to an international shipping company on fixed-rate period bareboat charters.
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