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U.S. Marine Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies36
  • 7D3.8%
  • 3M16.9%
  • 1Y63.0%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Marine industry is up 3.8%, with Kirby up 4.4%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 63%. Earnings are forecast to be flat in the coming years.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Marine Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 10 Apr 2026US$31.2bUS$22.2bUS$3.1b9.7x9.9x1.4x
Sun, 08 Mar 2026US$30.1bUS$22.9bUS$3.7b8.6x8.1x1.3x
Tue, 03 Feb 2026US$28.7bUS$24.3bUS$3.5b7x8.3x1.2x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026US$25.5bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.1x7.5x1.1x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025US$25.4bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.7x7.5x1.1x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$21.1bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b7x4.6x0.8x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$22.5bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b8.5x4.9x0.9x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$22.3bUS$25.6bUS$4.5b9.5x4.9x0.9x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$24.8bUS$26.8bUS$5.3b5.6x4.7x0.9x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$24.6bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.7x4.7x0.9x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$24.1bUS$26.5bUS$5.3b4.3x4.6x0.9x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$20.1bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b3.7x3.7x0.8x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$24.5bUS$24.4bUS$4.8b4.4x5.1x1x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$24.5bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b3.6x4.9x1x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$25.1bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.3x5x1x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$27.8bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.4x5.6x1.1x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$28.5bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5x20.8x1.3x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$30.5bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b6.1x22.2x1.4x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$28.1bUS$22.1bUS$1.4b6.1x20.7x1.3x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$28.8bUS$21.4bUS$606.3m7.8x47.5x1.3x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$28.9bUS$21.4bUS$604.0m8x47.8x1.3x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$28.7bUS$21.1bUS$330.9m8.2x86.8x1.4x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$25.3bUS$20.7bUS$304.0m7.6x83.1x1.2x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$24.5bUS$22.1bUS$869.1m8x28.2x1.1x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$23.3bUS$22.2bUS$1.1b5.1x20.8x1x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$23.1bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.8x22.3x1x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$20.6bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.5x19.8x0.9x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$18.5bUS$24.0bUS$5.1b3.1x3.6x0.8x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$20.0bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.2x3.8x0.8x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$19.5bUS$25.1bUS$5.4b2.6x3.6x0.8x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$20.2bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.5x2.7x0.7x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023US$19.6bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.7x2.6x0.7x
Sat, 20 May 2023US$19.9bUS$30.2bUS$9.2b2.7x2.2x0.7x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023US$21.1bUS$31.0bUS$10.1b2.6x2.1x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

2.1x


Total Market Cap: US$21.1bTotal Earnings: US$10.1bTotal Revenue: US$31.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Marine Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 16.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Marine industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 9.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 16.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Marine industry have declined 32% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 10% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Marine compare with similar industries?

US Market2.97%
Industrials3.75%
Marine and Shipping3.85%
Marine3.85%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
KEX KirbyUS$141.594.2%
+US$304.0m		51.9%PE21.4x
MATX MatsonUS$172.103.4%
+US$173.7m		68.8%PE11.8x
DAC DanaosUS$116.430.9%
+US$18.2m		68.9%PE4.3x
ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicesUS$26.400.4%
+US$12.0m		109.5%PE6.6x
PANL Pangaea Logistics SolutionsUS$7.452.2%
+US$10.5m		76.5%PE25.1x

Latest News

DAC
US$116.43
Danaos
7D
0.9%
1Y
68.9%

DAC: Cash Flow Visibility And LNG Partnership Will Drive Balanced Future Returns

Analysts have reiterated a $120 price target on Danaos, framing it as a hold idea, supported by views that its role in the containership sector offers appealing cash flow visibility. Analyst Commentary Analysts framing Danaos as a hold idea are largely anchored on the $120 price target and see the company as a cash flow focused way to gain exposure to the containership sector.
KEX
US$141.59
Kirby
7D
4.2%
1Y
51.9%

KEX: AI Infrastructure Spending And Muted Transport Cycle Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Kirby's analyst price target has moved higher to about $144 from roughly $140, with analysts pointing to adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E as they refine their views on the company's earnings power. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a cluster of higher price targets for Kirby, with analysts adjusting their models around earnings power, P/E assumptions, and the role of transport exposure in broader portfolios.
GLBS
US$2.06
Globus Maritime
7D
-13.1%
1Y
82.3%
GSL
US$38.27
Global Ship Lease
7D
-0.4%
1Y
102.3%

GSL: Sub 10,000 TEU Focus And Longer Ton Miles Will Support Upside

Analysts have raised the 12 month price target on Global Ship Lease to $48 from $42, citing what they view as a solid position for the company given its focus on sub 10,000 TEU vessels and the resulting exposure to longer ton miles and tighter vessel supply. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to the new US$48 price target as a sign of confidence in Global Ship Lease's ability to execute on its current positioning in the containership market.
CMRE
US$17.34
Costamare
7D
0.3%
1Y
100.2%
CCEC
US$17.32
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
-7.6%
1Y
1.9%

CCEC: Future Gas Fleet Flexibility And Carbon Transport Support Will Drive Balanced Outlook

Analysts have kept their $20.00 price target on Capital Clean Energy Carriers unchanged, citing updated assumptions that now reflect a lower discount rate, higher projected revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and a reduced future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News Capital Clean Energy Carriers took delivery of the Active, described as the world's first 22,000 cbm low pressure liquid CO2 carrier, from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd., as part of a four vessel investment program at the yard (Key Developments).
SBLK
US$24.19
Star Bulk Carriers
7D
-0.5%
1Y
83.7%
ZIM
US$26.40
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
0.4%
1Y
109.5%

ZIM: Pending Takeover And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services from $21.00 to $35.00, citing adjustments to projected revenue declines, a slightly higher profit margin outlook, an updated forward P/E assumption, and a modestly lower discount rate in their models. What's in the News Proposed acquisition of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services by Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft and First Israel Mezzanine Investors Ltd.
GNK
US$23.04
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
-4.7%
1Y
92.2%

GNK: Neutral Stance And Activist Pressures Will Shape Near Term Returns

Analysts have lifted their price target on Genco Shipping & Trading to $25 from $20, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, even as the stock's recent gains and a downgrade to Neutral point to a more balanced risk/reward profile. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are signaling a more cautious stance on Genco Shipping & Trading, pointing to a tighter balance between upside potential and downside risk after the stock's strong recent performance and the latest corporate developments.
PANL
US$7.45
Pangaea Logistics Solutions
7D
2.2%
1Y
76.5%
SVRN
US$10.66
OceanPal
7D
34.8%
1Y
-97.0%
SB
US$6.47
Safe Bulkers
7D
-1.8%
1Y
101.6%

SB: Newbuild Program And Share Buybacks Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued

Analysts have made a modest adjustment to their price target on Safe Bulkers, keeping fair value unchanged at $5.70 while fine tuning inputs such as the discount rate and future P/E. This reflects updated views on the stock's risk profile and earnings potential.
DSX
US$2.45
Diana Shipping
7D
-4.3%
1Y
78.8%

DSX: Vessel Sale Agreement And Higher Charter Rates Will Support Repricing

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Diana Shipping to $3.80 from $3.80, reflecting a slightly higher required return and a view that recent share gains in related names have narrowed the risk and reward on the stock. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point out that the current required return baked into the US$3.80 target still leaves room for potential upside if execution on capital allocation and fleet deployment lines up with expectations.
MATX
US$172.10
Matson
7D
3.4%
1Y
68.8%

MATX: Truckload Spot Rate Strength Will Support Future Earnings Power

Analysts have lifted their price targets on Matson by as much as $23, citing improving transport indicators such as stronger truckload spot rates, even as broader freight metrics remain muted. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a split view on Matson, with bullish analysts lifting price targets and pointing to improving transport indicators, while more cautious voices focus on the still-muted backdrop in freight and manufacturing data.
CMDB
US$17.59
Costamare Bulkers Holdings
7D
1.5%
1Y
n/a
HTCO
US$9.47
High-Trend International Group
7D
-12.5%
1Y
-64.9%