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U.S. Marine Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies36
  • 7D-4.6%
  • 3M15.6%
  • 1Y30.1%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Marine industry has dropped 6.5%, and Kirby contributed the most with a 4.7% decline. In contrast, Lakeside Holding has gained 12%. In the past year, the industry has gained 32%. In the next few years, earnings are forecast to decline by 3.7% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 14 Mar 2026US$28.9bUS$22.2bUS$3.2b8.5x9x1.3x
Mon, 09 Feb 2026US$28.6bUS$24.3bUS$3.5b6.7x8.2x1.2x
Wed, 07 Jan 2026US$25.9bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.1x7.6x1.1x
Fri, 05 Dec 2025US$25.9bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.6x7.6x1.1x
Sun, 02 Nov 2025US$23.0bUS$25.4bUS$4.6b6.8x5x0.9x
Tue, 30 Sep 2025US$22.2bUS$25.3bUS$4.6b6.4x4.9x0.9x
Thu, 28 Aug 2025US$22.7bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b9.7x5x0.9x
Sat, 26 Jul 2025US$25.5bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b6x4.9x1x
Mon, 23 Jun 2025US$24.2bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.4x4.6x0.9x
Wed, 21 May 2025US$24.6bUS$26.9bUS$5.3b5.5x4.6x0.9x
Fri, 18 Apr 2025US$20.6bUS$25.3bUS$5.4b3.8x3.8x0.8x
Sun, 16 Mar 2025US$24.0bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b4.4x4.3x0.9x
Tue, 11 Feb 2025US$24.7bUS$24.2bUS$4.9b4.2x5x1x
Thu, 09 Jan 2025US$25.2bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4x5.1x1x
Sat, 07 Dec 2024US$27.2bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.4x5.5x1.1x
Mon, 04 Nov 2024US$28.4bUS$22.4bUS$1.5b4.8x18.8x1.3x
Wed, 02 Oct 2024US$31.0bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.8x22.6x1.4x
Fri, 30 Aug 2024US$28.1bUS$22.2bUS$1.4b7x20.5x1.3x
Sun, 28 Jul 2024US$28.4bUS$21.4bUS$598.2m7.7x47.5x1.3x
Tue, 25 Jun 2024US$29.7bUS$21.4bUS$604.0m8.4x49.1x1.4x
Thu, 23 May 2024US$29.8bUS$21.3bUS$518.6m8x57.4x1.4x
Sat, 20 Apr 2024US$24.4bUS$20.7bUS$304.0m7.7x80.2x1.2x
Mon, 18 Mar 2024US$23.9bUS$21.1bUS$318.8m8.3x75x1.1x
Wed, 14 Feb 2024US$23.4bUS$22.2bUS$942.6m5x24.8x1.1x
Fri, 12 Jan 2024US$22.4bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.3x21.6x1x
Sun, 10 Dec 2023US$19.3bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5x18.6x0.9x
Tue, 07 Nov 2023US$19.0bUS$24.7bUS$4.8b3.2x4x0.8x
Thu, 05 Oct 2023US$19.8bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.1x3.8x0.8x
Sat, 02 Sep 2023US$20.0bUS$25.0bUS$5.3b2.6x3.8x0.8x
Mon, 31 Jul 2023US$21.5bUS$28.1bUS$7.4b2.9x2.9x0.8x
Wed, 28 Jun 2023US$19.5bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.6x2.6x0.7x
Fri, 26 May 2023US$19.2bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.5x2.6x0.7x
Sun, 23 Apr 2023US$20.4bUS$31.0bUS$10.1b2.5x2x0.7x
Tue, 21 Mar 2023US$20.1bUS$31.3bUS$10.2b2.3x2x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

2x


Total Market Cap: US$20.1bTotal Earnings: US$10.2bTotal Revenue: US$31.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Marine Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 16.1x202420252026
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 9.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 16.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
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 11% 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 Market-1.64%
Industrials-2.94%
Marine and Shipping-4.61%
Marine-4.61%
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
LSH Lakeside HoldingUS$0.8129.7%
+US$6.4m		-24.4%PS1.2x
HTCO High-Trend International GroupUS$8.705.2%
+US$2.9m		-78.3%PS0.3x
USEA United MaritimeUS$2.094.3%
+US$774.0k		12.1%PS0.5x

Latest News

USEA
US$2.09
United Maritime
7D
4.3%
1Y
12.1%
MATX
US$149.74
Matson
7D
-2.1%
1Y
15.1%
CMRE
US$16.08
Costamare
7D
-3.7%
1Y
56.3%

CMRE: Steady Fair Value Will Rely On Stable Margins And P/E

Analysts have maintained their $17.00 price target for Costamare, citing only minor adjustments to assumptions, including a slightly lower discount rate and nearly identical long-term revenue, margin, and P/E inputs. Valuation Changes Fair Value: $17.00 remains unchanged, with the updated model keeping the same headline valuation level.
PANL
US$6.83
Pangaea Logistics Solutions
7D
-18.3%
1Y
25.8%

PANL: Higher P/E Assumptions And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their price target for Pangaea Logistics Solutions to $10.85 from $10.42, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that are reflected in recent Street research, including the latest move from B. Riley.
KEX
US$124.95
Kirby
7D
-2.1%
1Y
26.2%

KEX: AI Infrastructure And Transport Cycle Will Shape Balanced Medium Term Outlook

Analysts have lifted their price targets on Kirby by up to $15, pointing to renewed interest in transport stocks and expectations that increased infrastructure and data center spending could support the company’s earnings over time. Analyst Commentary Recent research reports show a cluster of higher price targets on Kirby, with analysts focusing on how upcoming spending trends and freight conditions could affect the company’s earnings power and valuation over time.
CCEC
US$20.63
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
-6.1%
1Y
5.2%
ZIM
US$26.99
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
-2.9%
1Y
48.0%
GNK
US$19.76
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
-11.0%
1Y
42.2%
SBLK
US$21.84
Star Bulk Carriers
7D
-7.7%
1Y
31.6%
LSH
US$0.81
Lakeside Holding
7D
29.7%
1Y
-24.4%
HTCO
US$8.70
High-Trend International Group
7D
5.2%
1Y
-78.3%