GNK (Genco Shipping & Trading) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.02 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 28% Above Median

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GNK Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd GNK
61 GF Score
Price $26.94
GF Value $19.89
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Genco Shipping & Trading EV-to-EBITDA?

Genco Shipping & Trading GNK +1.58% 61 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.02 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 7.85. GuruFocus rates GNK with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 900 Transportation companies, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks worse than 57.56% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Genco Shipping & Trading's enterprise value is $1,427.5 Mil. Genco Shipping & Trading's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $142.4 Mil. Therefore, Genco Shipping & Trading's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.02.

The historical rank and industry rank for Genco Shipping & Trading's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

GNK' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.32   Med: 7.85   Max: 334.51
Current: 10.02

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Genco Shipping & Trading was 334.51. The lowest was -53.32. And the median was 7.85.

GNK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
57.56% of 900 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.57 vs GNK: 10.02

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.

As of today (2026-08-24), Genco Shipping & Trading's stock price is $26.94. Genco Shipping & Trading's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.910. Therefore, Genco Shipping & Trading's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 29.60.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Genco Shipping & Trading  (NYSE:GNK) 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.

Genco Shipping & Trading's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=26.94/0.910
=29.60

Genco Shipping & Trading's share price for today is $26.94.
Genco Shipping & Trading's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.910.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Genco Shipping & Trading EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Genco Shipping & Trading EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genco Shipping & Trading's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Genco Shipping & Trading EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Genco Shipping & Trading Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Genco Shipping & Trading Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.41 10.85 11.02 11.23 9.36

GNK vs CCEC, SB, GSL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Genco Shipping & Trading'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.


Genco Shipping & Trading EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Genco Shipping & Trading's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Genco Shipping & Trading's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Genco Shipping & Trading EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Genco Shipping & Trading's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1427.522/142.441
=10.02

Genco Shipping & Trading's current Enterprise Value is $1,427.5 Mil.
Genco Shipping & Trading's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $142.4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.02 mean?
Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.02 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Genco Shipping & Trading. This is 28% above median its historical median of 7.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks #518 out of 900 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Genco Shipping & Trading's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Genco Shipping & Trading's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.02 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 7.85. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57. Genco Shipping & Trading's value of 10.02 is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks #518 out of 900 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genco Shipping & Trading has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genco Shipping & Trading's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CCEC and SB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks #518 out of 900 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Genco Shipping & Trading in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57. Genco Shipping & Trading's value of 10.02 is 16.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.85 vs. the industry median of 8.57, Genco Shipping & Trading 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.57, based on 900 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. Genco Shipping & Trading's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.02 is 16.9% 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 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 Genco Shipping & Trading. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genco Shipping & Trading's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.02, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 7.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genco Shipping & Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.89, compared to a current price of $26.94 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.02, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 7.85 and 16.9% above the Transportation industry median of 8.57. Genco Shipping & Trading's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 11 warning signs to review. 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 Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.02 as of Aug. 24, 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 Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genco Shipping & Trading stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $26.94 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.89. GuruFocus considers Genco Shipping & Trading to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GNK:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 10.02 (28% above median its 10-year median of 7.85)
  • GF Value™: $19.89 vs. price of $26.94 (35.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.9% above the Transportation median (#518 of 900)

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


Genco Shipping & Trading Business Description

Other Exchanges GNU1:Germany
Address 299 Park Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10171
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd is an international shipping company specializing in the transportation of iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes. It is involved in the ocean transportation of drybulk cargoes. The company operates in one segment, with two reportable segment: Major and Minor bulk fleet. It generates revenue through time charter agreements, spot market voyage charters, pool agreements and spot market-related time charters. oyage revenues also include the sale of bunkers consumed during short-term time charters pursuant to the terms of the time charter agreement.
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