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U.S. Marine Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies36
  • 7D7.2%
  • 3M29.5%
  • 1Y34.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Marine industry has risen 7.2%, driven by gains from ZIM Integrated Shipping Services of 32%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 35%. In the next few years earnings are forecast to be pretty stable.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 23 Feb 2026US$31.7bUS$23.1bUS$3.6b7x8.8x1.4x
Wed, 21 Jan 2026US$27.5bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.3x8.1x1.1x
Fri, 19 Dec 2025US$25.1bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b5.8x7.4x1x
Sun, 16 Nov 2025US$24.0bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b6.8x5.3x1x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025US$19.8bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b7x4.4x0.8x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025US$22.4bUS$25.3bUS$4.6b8.4x4.9x0.9x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025US$24.6bUS$26.8bUS$5.1b8.2x4.8x0.9x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025US$24.8bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.4x4.7x0.9x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025US$23.9bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.4x4.6x0.9x
Fri, 02 May 2025US$21.9bUS$25.3bUS$5.4b4x4.1x0.9x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025US$23.6bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b4.1x4.3x0.9x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025US$25.1bUS$24.2bUS$4.8b4.3x5.3x1x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025US$24.8bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b3.8x5x1x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024US$24.5bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4x4.9x1x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024US$30.2bUS$22.6bUS$1.5b4.7x19.5x1.3x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024US$28.3bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.1x20.6x1.3x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024US$27.1bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.7x19.8x1.2x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024US$27.7bUS$21.9bUS$830.2m5.9x33.3x1.3x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024US$30.1bUS$21.4bUS$604.3m9.1x49.9x1.4x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024US$30.1bUS$21.4bUS$601.6m8.9x50x1.4x
Sat, 04 May 2024US$26.7bUS$20.9bUS$365.4m7.4x73.2x1.3x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024US$24.8bUS$21.1bUS$318.8m8.3x77.8x1.2x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024US$23.9bUS$22.1bUS$896.9m5.6x26.7x1.1x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024US$23.3bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.3x22.5x1x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023US$21.8bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.2x21.1x1x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023US$19.2bUS$22.4bUS$1.1b5.3x16.7x0.9x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023US$19.9bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.3x3.8x0.8x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023US$19.6bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.2x3.8x0.8x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023US$20.8bUS$27.0bUS$6.8b2.9x3x0.8x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023US$20.1bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.6x2.7x0.7x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023US$19.9bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.6x2.7x0.7x
Sun, 07 May 2023US$19.6bUS$31.0bUS$10.0b2.6x2x0.6x
Tue, 04 Apr 2023US$20.6bUS$31.0bUS$10.1b2.4x2x0.7x
Thu, 02 Mar 2023US$23.0bUS$32.8bUS$11.6b2.6x2x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

2x


Total Market Cap: US$23.0bTotal Earnings: US$11.6bTotal Revenue: US$32.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Marine Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 16x202420252026
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 8.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 16.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.99x 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 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 Market1.04%
Industrials1.66%
Marine and Shipping7.16%
Marine7.16%
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
ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicesUS$29.2731.8%
+US$851.9m		40.0%PE3.5x
KEX KirbyUS$130.944.8%
+US$253.2m		27.3%PE19.8x
MATX MatsonUS$167.753.4%
+US$173.7m		17.4%PE12.2x
SBLK Star Bulk CarriersUS$25.246.1%
+US$163.9m		64.4%PE46.7x
GNK Genco Shipping & TradingUS$23.967.9%
+US$77.5m		69.3%PS3x

Latest News

GSL
US$40.26
Global Ship Lease
7D
5.5%
1Y
77.7%

GSL: Future Returns Will Rely On Below Market Charters Despite Overvaluation

Narrative Update on Global Ship Lease Analysts have kept their $32.00 price target for Global Ship Lease steady, with only minor model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue trend, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions informing this unchanged view. What's in the News Global Ship Lease agreed to acquire three 8,600 TEU, Korean-built containerships with ECO upgrades for a total of US$90 million, expanding its fleet footprint (Key Developments).
KEX
US$130.94
Kirby
7D
4.8%
1Y
27.3%
SHIP
US$13.81
Seanergy Maritime Holdings
7D
20.0%
1Y
97.0%

SHIP: FY26 Capesize Tightness Will Support Bullish Iron Ore Exposure

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Seanergy Maritime Holdings from about $12.63 to $17.50, pointing to expectations for a firm FY26 Capesize market, supported by steady Chinese iron ore and bauxite demand and restrained fleet growth. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a higher fair value range for Seanergy Maritime Holdings, with bullish analysts lifting their price targets in line with expectations for a firm FY26 Capesize market.
SBLK
US$25.24
Star Bulk Carriers
7D
6.1%
1Y
64.4%
PANL
US$9.30
Pangaea Logistics Solutions
7D
9.7%
1Y
78.8%
GNK
US$23.96
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
7.9%
1Y
69.3%
ZIM
US$29.27
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
31.8%
1Y
40.0%

ZIM: Takeover Bids And Board Changes Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook

Analysts have maintained their $21.00 price target for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, with slightly adjusted assumptions around discount rate, revenue contraction, profit margin, and forward P/E helping to fine tune their valuation framework rather than shift it. What's in the News Hapag-Lloyd and Israeli fund PIMI proposed to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services for approximately US$3.5b in cash on February 15, 2026, with Hapag-Lloyd set to take the international business and PIMI retaining Israeli operations, subject to multiple corporate, shareholder, state and regulatory approvals (Key Developments).
CMDB
US$18.62
Costamare Bulkers Holdings
7D
-3.6%
1Y
n/a
MATX
US$167.75
Matson
7D
3.4%
1Y
17.4%

MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Buybacks And Freight Recovery

Analysts have lifted their price targets on Matson by up to US$23, citing improving freight indicators and a slightly refined outlook on revenue growth, profitability, and long term price-to-earnings ratio assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are signaling stronger conviction in Matson, with recent research pointing to a more constructive view on both the freight backdrop and the company’s positioning within it.
ICON
US$1.44
Icon Energy
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-97.5%
SVRN
US$0.46
OceanPal
7D
-10.6%
1Y
-98.3%

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CIIT
US$0.56
Tianci International
7D
-7.6%
1Y
-86.1%
NCT
US$0.20
Intercont (Cayman)
7D
-6.7%
1Y
n/a