Global Ship LeaseGSL -1.80%79 Net Margin % is 48.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 28.88. 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 1,008 Transportation companies, Global Ship Lease ranks better than 98.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Ship Lease's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GSL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.63 Med: 28.88 Max: 55.31
Current: 51.11
GSL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 98.21% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs GSL: 51.11
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Global Ship Lease Net Margin % Related Terms
Global Ship Lease Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Ship Lease's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Global Ship Lease's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Ship Lease's Net 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 Net Margin % of 48.91% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 28.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #18 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Global Ship Lease's Net Margin % too high?
Global Ship Lease's current Net Margin % of 48.91% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 28.88. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Global Ship Lease's value of 48.91% is 882.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #18 out of 1008 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 Net Margin % compare to CCEC and SFL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #18 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places Global Ship Lease in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Global Ship Lease's value of 48.91% is 882.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.88 vs. the industry median of 4.98, 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 Net Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.98, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Ship Lease's current Net Margin % of 48.91% is 882.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Ship Lease's current Net Margin % is 48.91%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 28.88. 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 $38.00 — trading 48.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 48.91%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 28.88 and 882.1% above the Transportation industry median of 4.98. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Ship Lease (GSL), the current Net Margin % is 48.91% 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 $38.00 is trading 48.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.53.
GuruFocus considers Global Ship Lease to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GSL:
Net Margin %: 48.91% (69% above median its 10-year median of 28.88)
GF Value™: $25.53 vs. price of $38.00 (48.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 882.1% above the Transportation median (#18 of 1008)
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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