Global Ship LeaseGSL -1.19%79 FCF Yield % is 29.36 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 31.49. 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 1,012 Transportation companies, Global Ship Lease ranks better than 92% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Global Ship Lease FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Ship Lease's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Global Ship Lease's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Global Ship Lease's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Ship Lease's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 29.36 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #81 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Global Ship Lease's FCF Yield % too high?
Global Ship Lease's current FCF Yield % of 29.36 is near median its 10-year median of 31.49. The Transportation industry median FCF Yield % is 4.39. Global Ship Lease's value of 29.36 is 569.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #81 out of 1012 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 Yield % compare to CCEC and SFL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #81 out of 1012 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Global Ship Lease in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.39. Global Ship Lease's value of 29.36 is 569.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.49 vs. the industry median of 4.39, 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 Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 4.39, based on 1,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Ship Lease's current FCF Yield % of 29.36 is 569.6% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Ship Lease's current FCF Yield % is 29.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.49. 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 $38.23 — trading 49.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 29.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.49 and 569.6% above the Transportation industry median of 4.39. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Ship Lease (GSL), the current FCF Yield % is 29.36 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 $38.23 is trading 49.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.53.
GuruFocus considers Global Ship Lease to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GSL:
FCF Yield %: 29.36 (near median its 10-year median of 31.49)
GF Value™: $25.53 vs. price of $38.23 (49.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 569.6% above the Transportation median (#81 of 1012)
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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