GSL (Global Ship Lease) Momentum Rank: 9 (As of Sep. 08, 2026) — 29% Above Median

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GSL Global Ship Lease Inc GSL
79 GF Score
Price $45.19
GF Value $26.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Global Ship Lease Momentum Rank?

Global Ship Lease GSL -2.61% 79 Momentum Rank is 9 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates GSL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Global Ship Lease has the Momentum Rank of 9.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Global Ship Lease Momentum Rank Related Terms

GSL vs SFL, CCEC, CMRE: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Global Ship Lease's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Global Ship Lease's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Ship Lease's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 9 mean?
Global Ship Lease (GSL) has a Momentum Rank of 9 as of Sep. 08, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Global Ship Lease's Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Global Ship Lease's Momentum Rank too high?
Global Ship Lease's current Momentum Rank of 9 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Momentum Rank compare to SFL and CCEC?
Global Ship Lease's Momentum Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Global Ship Lease's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Momentum Rank for a Transportation company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Momentum Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. Global Ship Lease's current Momentum Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $26.85, compared to a current price of $45.19 — trading 68.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Ship Lease (GSL), the current Momentum Rank is 9 as of Sep. 08, 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 $45.19 is trading 68.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.85. GuruFocus considers Global Ship Lease to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GSL:

  • Momentum Rank: 9 (29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $26.85 vs. price of $45.19 (68.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 10 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges GSLpB.PFD:USA37H:Germany
Address 9 Irodou Attikou Street, Kifisia, Athens, GRC, 14561
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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