GSL (Global Ship Lease) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 28.76% (As of Mar. 2026)


GSL Global Ship Lease Inc GSL
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Price $38.09
GF Value $25.53
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What is Global Ship Lease ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Global Ship Lease GSL 79 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 28.76% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GSL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Global Ship Lease's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.42%. Global Ship Lease's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.71. Global Ship Lease's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.76%.


Global Ship Lease ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Global Ship Lease ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Ship Lease's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Global Ship Lease ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Global Ship Lease Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Global Ship Lease Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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GSL vs CCEC, SFL, GNK: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Global Ship Lease's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Global Ship Lease's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Ship Lease's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Global Ship Lease ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Global Ship Lease's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=25.51% / 0.70
=36.44%

Global Ship Lease's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=20.42% / 0.71
=28.76%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 28.76% mean?
Global Ship Lease (GSL) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 28.76% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors.
Is Global Ship Lease's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Global Ship Lease's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 28.76%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to CCEC and SFL?
Global Ship Lease's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 28.76% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Transportation company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Transportation industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Global Ship Lease and its competitors. Global Ship Lease's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 28.76%. 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 $38.09 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 28.76%. Global Ship Lease's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Ship Lease (GSL), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 28.76% 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 $38.09 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.53. GuruFocus considers Global Ship Lease to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GSL:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 28.76%
  • GF Value™: $25.53 vs. price of $38.09 (49.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 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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