Global Ship LeaseGSL -1.55%79 EV-to-FCF is 3.77 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 6.29. GuruFocus rates GSL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 Transportation companies, Global Ship Lease ranks better than 90.64% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Global Ship Lease's Enterprise Value is $1,526.9 Mil.
Global Ship Lease's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $404.5 Mil. Therefore, Global Ship Lease's EV-to-FCF for today is 3.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Ship Lease's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
GSL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -159.75 Med: 6.29 Max: 66.58
Current: 3.77
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Global Ship Lease was 66.58. The lowest was -159.75. And the median was 6.29.
GSL's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 90.64% of 673
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.18
vs GSL: 3.77
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Global Ship Lease's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Global Ship Lease's share price for today is $38.09.
Global Ship Lease's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $10.530.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Global Ship Lease EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Global Ship Lease EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Ship Lease's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Global Ship Lease's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Ship Lease's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Global Ship Lease's current Enterprise Value is $1,526.9 Mil.
Global Ship Lease's Free Cash Flow 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 $404.5 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-FCF of 3.77 as of Jun. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 6.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #63 out of 673 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Global Ship Lease's EV-to-FCF too high?
Global Ship Lease's current EV-to-FCF of 3.77 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 6.29. The Transportation industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.18. Global Ship Lease's value of 3.77 is 73.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #63 out of 673 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-FCF compare to CCEC and SFL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #63 out of 673 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Global Ship Lease in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.18. Global Ship Lease's value of 3.77 is 73.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.29 vs. the industry median of 14.18, 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-FCF for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Transportation companies is 14.18, based on 673 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Ship Lease's current EV-to-FCF of 3.77 is 73.4% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Ship Lease's current EV-to-FCF is 3.77, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 6.29. 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 $38.09 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 3.77, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 6.29 and 73.4% below the Transportation industry median of 14.18. Global Ship Lease's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Ship Lease (GSL), the current EV-to-FCF is 3.77 as of Jun. 25, 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 $38.09 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.53.
GuruFocus considers Global Ship Lease to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GSL:
EV-to-FCF: 3.77 (40% below median its 10-year median of 6.29)
GF Value™: $25.53 vs. price of $38.09 (49.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.4% below the Transportation median (#63 of 673)
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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