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Rising Vessel Deliveries Will Deflate Overestimated Charter Rates

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Published 24 Sep 2024

Update shared on16 Aug 2025

Fair value Increased 15%
Previous
AnalystConsensusTarget's Fair Value
US$68.67
10.3% undervalued intrinsic discount
16 Aug
US$61.59
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Analysts have raised Euroseas’ fair value to $68.67, citing expectations of surging containership demand driven by geopolitical tensions, ongoing trade negotiations, and supply chain stockpiling, all supporting higher contract activity and prices.


Analyst Commentary


  • Bullish analysts expect containership customers to urgently secure contracts following U.S. military actions against Iran.
  • Ongoing U.S. trade negotiations are anticipated to increase demand for shipping capacity.
  • Analysts foresee companies and consumers in multiple countries stockpiling goods to mitigate potential delivery delays.
  • Adjustments in trade routes or concerns about port congestion are likely to drive higher shipping volumes.
  • Increased contract activity and elevated demand support a favorable pricing environment for Euroseas.

What's in the News


  • Completed buyback of 463,074 shares (6.48%) for $10.5 million.
  • Reported average fleet increased to 22.0 vessels in Q2 and 22.83 in H1; utilization remained near 99.9% but time charter equivalent rates declined year-over-year.
  • Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share for Q2 2025.
  • Secured a 36–38 month time charter for M/V Emmanuel P at $38,000/day, boosting EBITDA and increasing charter coverage to 97% for 2025.
  • Signed agreement to sell M/V Marcos V for $50 million, expecting a gain of $8.5 million ($1.20 per share).

Valuation Changes


Summary of Valuation Changes for Euroseas

  • The Consensus Analyst Price Target has significantly risen from $59.67 to $68.67.
  • The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for Euroseas has significantly risen from 0.6% per annum to 2.6% per annum.
  • The Future P/E for Euroseas has significantly fallen from 5.62x to 4.61x.

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