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U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 04, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies35
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M2.2%
  • 1Y40.1%
  • YTD24.4%

Last week, the Marine and Shipping industry hasn't moved much but Matson is up 4.6% in that time. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 40% in that time. In the next few years earnings are forecast to be pretty stable.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 04 Jul 2026US$31.8bUS$22.0bUS$3.0b12.1x10.6x1.4x
Mon, 01 Jun 2026US$31.8bUS$22.0bUS$2.9b11.7x10.9x1.4x
Wed, 29 Apr 2026US$32.7bUS$22.2bUS$3.2b9.4x10.3x1.5x
Fri, 27 Mar 2026US$30.5bUS$22.2bUS$3.2b8.5x9.5x1.4x
Sun, 22 Feb 2026US$31.7bUS$23.1bUS$3.6b7x8.8x1.4x
Tue, 20 Jan 2026US$27.5bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.2x8.1x1.1x
Thu, 18 Dec 2025US$25.1bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b5.9x7.4x1x
Sat, 15 Nov 2025US$23.9bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b6.8x5.3x0.9x
Mon, 13 Oct 2025US$19.8bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b7.4x4.4x0.8x
Wed, 10 Sep 2025US$22.4bUS$25.3bUS$4.6b8.4x4.9x0.9x
Fri, 08 Aug 2025US$25.0bUS$26.9bUS$5.2b8.2x4.8x0.9x
Sun, 06 Jul 2025US$24.8bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.4x4.7x0.9x
Tue, 03 Jun 2025US$23.9bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.4x4.6x0.9x
Thu, 01 May 2025US$21.7bUS$25.3bUS$5.4b4x4x0.9x
Sat, 29 Mar 2025US$23.7bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b4.1x4.3x0.9x
Mon, 24 Feb 2025US$25.1bUS$24.2bUS$4.8b4.4x5.3x1x
Wed, 22 Jan 2025US$24.9bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b3.9x5x1x
Fri, 20 Dec 2024US$24.6bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4x4.9x1x
Sun, 17 Nov 2024US$30.2bUS$22.6bUS$1.5b4.7x19.5x1.3x
Tue, 15 Oct 2024US$29.2bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.4x21.3x1.3x
Thu, 12 Sep 2024US$27.1bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.6x19.8x1.2x
Sat, 10 Aug 2024US$27.8bUS$21.9bUS$816.3m5.9x34x1.3x
Mon, 08 Jul 2024US$30.1bUS$21.4bUS$604.3m9.3x49.9x1.4x
Wed, 05 Jun 2024US$30.7bUS$21.4bUS$601.8m9.8x51x1.4x
Fri, 03 May 2024US$26.4bUS$20.9bUS$365.4m7.3x72.1x1.3x
Sun, 31 Mar 2024US$24.8bUS$21.1bUS$318.8m8.3x77.8x1.2x
Tue, 27 Feb 2024US$23.9bUS$22.1bUS$896.9m5.5x26.7x1.1x
Thu, 25 Jan 2024US$23.1bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.4x22.2x1x
Sat, 23 Dec 2023US$21.8bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.2x21.1x1x
Mon, 20 Nov 2023US$19.2bUS$22.4bUS$1.1b5.3x16.7x0.9x
Wed, 18 Oct 2023US$20.2bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.4x3.9x0.8x
Fri, 15 Sep 2023US$19.6bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.2x3.8x0.8x
Sun, 13 Aug 2023US$20.8bUS$27.0bUS$6.8b2.9x3x0.8x
Tue, 11 Jul 2023US$19.8bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.5x2.7x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

2.7x


Total Market Cap: US$19.8bTotal Earnings: US$7.5bTotal Revenue: US$27.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 16.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Shipping 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 10.6x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 16.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Shipping industry have declined 26% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 7.6% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Industrials industry?

US Market1.63%
Industrials-0.14%
Marine and Shipping0.50%
Marine0.50%
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
MATX MatsonUS$203.534.6%
+US$273.6m		79.9%PE14.4x
SBLK Star Bulk CarriersUS$25.153.1%
+US$83.6m		39.4%PE19.7x
CCEC Capital Clean Energy CarriersUS$21.604.3%
+US$53.5m		-8.7%PE12.9x
GNK Genco Shipping & TradingUS$24.503.9%
+US$40.5m		75.6%PE63.3x
CMDB Costamare Bulkers HoldingsUS$18.184.1%
+US$17.2m		100.0%PS0.6x

Latest News

CMRE
US$14.26
Costamare
7D
-1.2%
1Y
53.5%
MATX
US$203.53
Matson
7D
4.6%
1Y
79.9%
DAC
US$122.32
Danaos
7D
-0.6%
1Y
39.4%
Narrative Update • Jul 01

DAC: Upgraded Outlook Will Highlight Higher Profitability And Discounted Shares

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Danaos stock from $120 to $140, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower P/E multiple in recent research that has taken a more positive view of the company. What’s in the News for Danaos No recent Danaos specific news stories, periodical coverage, or key developments were provided in the available sources.
GNK
US$24.50
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
3.9%
1Y
75.6%
CMDB
US$18.18
Costamare Bulkers Holdings
7D
4.1%
1Y
100.0%
KEX
US$129.84
Kirby
7D
-5.1%
1Y
11.1%
GSL
US$38.11
Global Ship Lease
7D
0.8%
1Y
42.6%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 26

Global Ship Lease: It's A Bit Late To Join The Party

Summary Global Ship Lease, Inc. operates a resilient, high-margin, low-cost business model, partially insulated from market volatility and inflation. GSL's robust balance sheet, high fleet utilization, and fixed time charter contracts provide strong revenue and cash flow visibility through 2027. Valuation metrics indicate GSL is fully priced, with price-to-book, P/E, and P/S ratios above historical averages; I recommend holding rather than adding at current levels. Technical indicators show waning momentum and increased market caution, aligning with the hold rating as recent gains have likely priced in positive catalysts. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
DSX
US$2.10
Diana Shipping
7D
2.4%
1Y
38.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 24

DSX: Future Charter Upside And Genco Bid Feedback Will Drive Repricing

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Diana Shipping to $3.80, citing unchanged fair value assumptions, a slightly higher discount rate, and modestly adjusted future P/E expectations following the latest feedback on its proposed Genco Shipping buyout offer. What’s in the News for Diana Shipping Diana Shipping extended the time charter for its Post Panamax vessel m/v Polymnia with Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG at a gross rate of US$20,000 per day, compared with the current US$14,000 per day.
SHIP
US$13.43
Seanergy Maritime Holdings
7D
-5.2%
1Y
107.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 23

SHIP: Tight Capesize Supply And Chinese Ore Demand Will Drive FY26 Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target on Seanergy Maritime Holdings higher, with a new fair value estimate of $18.00. This reflects updated views on future margins, discount rates and P/E assumptions informed by recent research that also cited expectations for a stronger FY26 Capesize market supported by steady Chinese iron ore and bauxite demand and limited fleet growth.
CCEC
US$21.60
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
4.3%
1Y
-8.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

CCEC: LNG Expansion And Backlog Growth Will Test Future Cash Generation

Analysts maintained their fair value estimate for Capital Clean Energy Carriers at $20.00 and made small adjustments to assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This reflects fine tuning of their price target rationale rather than a directional shift.
PANL
US$6.60
Pangaea Logistics Solutions
7D
-3.2%
1Y
28.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

PANL: Stable Margins And Vessel Impairments Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have reaffirmed their $10.85 price target for Pangaea Logistics Solutions, citing only marginal tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that leave their overall valuation view essentially unchanged. What’s in the News for Pangaea Logistics Solutions Pangaea Logistics Solutions reported unaudited impairment charges for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, according to company disclosures.
GLBS
US$3.09
Globus Maritime
7D
7.7%
1Y
164.1%
CIIT
US$0.59
Tianci International
7D
-18.1%
1Y
-88.3%
SBLK
US$25.15
Star Bulk Carriers
7D
3.1%
1Y
39.4%
HTCO
US$3.77
High-Trend International Group
7D
-8.7%
1Y
-27.3%
PXS
US$4.20
Pyxis Tankers
7D
-5.0%
1Y
45.3%