Global Ship LeaseGSL -0.97%79 Pretax Margin % is 48.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 28.89. 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 1,005 Transportation companies, Global Ship Lease ranks better than 97.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Ship Lease's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GSL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.6 Med: 28.89 Max: 55.31
Current: 51.11
GSL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 97.11% of 1005
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs GSL: 51.11
Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Global Ship Lease Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Global Ship Lease Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Ship Lease's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Global Ship Lease's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Ship Lease's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 48.91% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 28.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #29 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Global Ship Lease's Pretax Margin % too high?
Global Ship Lease's current Pretax Margin % of 48.91% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 28.89. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Global Ship Lease's value of 48.91% is 624.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #29 out of 1005 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 Pretax Margin % compare to CCEC and SFL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Global Ship Lease ranks #29 out of 1005 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Global Ship Lease in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Global Ship Lease's value of 48.91% is 624.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.89 vs. the industry median of 6.75, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.75, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Ship Lease's current Pretax Margin % of 48.91% is 624.6% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Ship Lease's current Pretax Margin % is 48.91%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 28.89. 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 $38.32 — trading 50.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 48.91%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 28.89 and 624.6% above the Transportation industry median of 6.75. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Ship Lease (GSL), the current Pretax 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 $38.32 is trading 50.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.53.
GuruFocus considers Global Ship Lease to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GSL:
Pretax Margin %: 48.91% (69% above median its 10-year median of 28.89)
GF Value™: $25.53 vs. price of $38.32 (50.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 624.6% above the Transportation median (#29 of 1005)
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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