Global Ship LeaseGSL -1.69%79 FCF Margin % is 41.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 29.99. 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 1,006 Transportation companies, Global Ship Lease ranks better than 98.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Ship Lease's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GSL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.57 Med: 29.99 Max: 53.43
Current: 53.43
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Global Ship Lease was 53.43%. The lowest was -55.57%. And the median was 29.99%.
GSL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 98.11% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs GSL: 53.43
Global Ship Lease FCF Margin % Related Terms
Global Ship Lease FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Ship Lease's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Global Ship Lease's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Ship Lease's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 41.42% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 29.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #19 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Global Ship Lease's FCF Margin % too high?
Global Ship Lease's current FCF Margin % of 41.42% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 29.99. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Global Ship Lease's value of 41.42% is 845.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #19 out of 1006 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 FCF Margin % compare to CCEC and SFL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #19 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Global Ship Lease in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Global Ship Lease's value of 41.42% is 845.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.99 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Global Ship Lease 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 FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Ship Lease's current FCF Margin % of 41.42% is 845.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Ship Lease's current FCF Margin % is 41.42%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 29.99. 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 $38.04 — trading 49% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 41.42%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 29.99 and 845.7% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Ship Lease (GSL), the current FCF Margin % is 41.42% 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 $38.04 is trading 49% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.53.
GuruFocus considers Global Ship Lease to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GSL:
FCF Margin %: 41.42% (38% above median its 10-year median of 29.99)
GF Value™: $25.53 vs. price of $38.04 (49% above fair value)
Industry Position: 845.7% above the Transportation median (#19 of 1006)
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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