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U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies37
  • 7D-0.06%
  • 3M14.1%
  • 1Y62.3%
  • YTD24.5%

In the last week, the Marine and Shipping industry is up 1.9%, with Kirby up 1.3%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 61%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 2.4% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 16 Apr 2026US$31.8bUS$22.2bUS$3.1b8.7x10.1x1.4x
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
Price to Earnings Ratio

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Total Market Cap: US$20.4bTotal Earnings: US$10.1bTotal Revenue: US$31.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 16.3x202420252026
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 10.1x 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 Shipping 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 Trends

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

US Market3.42%
Industrials0.93%
Marine and Shipping-0.056%
Marine-0.056%
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$142.491.3%
+US$96.5m		51.3%PE21.6x
CCEC Capital Clean Energy CarriersUS$19.634.9%
+US$54.4m		6.5%PE10.2x
ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicesUS$26.700.9%
+US$30.1m		98.1%PE6.7x
HTCO High-Trend International GroupUS$11.5423.0%
+US$14.5m		-59.9%PS0.4x
SHIP Seanergy Maritime HoldingsUS$14.574.2%
+US$12.8m		171.3%PE15.2x

Latest News

ESEA
US$70.84
Euroseas
7D
2.3%
1Y
145.0%

Euroseas: Stronger Coverage, Higher Rates, Same Deep Discount

Apr 14
GNK
US$24.17
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
-0.6%
1Y
94.0%
SB
US$6.51
Safe Bulkers
7D
-0.9%
1Y
96.7%

SB: Newbuild Orderbook Expansion Will Likely Keep Shares Overvalued

Analysts now hold their target for Safe Bulkers steady at $5.70, as only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions leave their overall valuation view essentially unchanged. What's in the News Share repurchase activity: From December 1, 2025 to March 4, 2026, the company bought back 91,443 shares, representing 0.09% of its shares, for a total of $0.44 million, completing the buyback program announced on December 1, 2025 (Key Developments).
CMRE
US$17.24
Costamare
7D
-2.3%
1Y
94.1%

CMRE: Fair Value Will Rely On Stable Margins And Paused Buybacks

Analysts have maintained Costamare's fair value estimate at $17.00, with only minimal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. This reflects a broadly unchanged view on the stock's risk and earnings profile.
ZIM
US$26.70
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
0.9%
1Y
98.1%

ZIM's $35 Buyout: Why The Market Is Wrong To Doubt Hapag Lloyd's Winning Bid (Rating Upgrade)

Apr 11
DSX
US$2.52
Diana Shipping
7D
-4.2%
1Y
80.0%

DSX: Genco Board Campaign And Vessel Deal Will Drive Repricing

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Diana Shipping slightly, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate and forward P/E after recent sector commentary around the Genco Shipping buyout offer and Diana Shipping's attempt to replace the Genco board, which narrowed the perceived risk and reward for the shares. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the sector attention around the Genco buyout offer and Diana Shipping's attempt to replace the Genco board as a potential catalyst for re rating if corporate actions lead investors to re assess governance and capital allocation across similar names.
PANL
US$7.66
Pangaea Logistics Solutions
7D
1.6%
1Y
81.9%

PANL: Future Upside Will Rely On Sustaining Margins And P E Support

Analysts lifted their price target on Pangaea Logistics Solutions by $2.50 to $10.25, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and the stock's future P/E multiple, which support a slightly lower discount rate in their models. Analyst Commentary Even with a higher price target, some bearish analysts remain cautious and see the recent move as a recalibration of assumptions rather than a clear bullish signal.
MATX
US$170.50
Matson
7D
-1.2%
1Y
74.1%

MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By Execution And Buyback Support

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Matson from $213 to $217, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E, following recent Street research that included a $23 increase in the price target at Stephens. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has highlighted a more constructive tone around Matson, with the updated fair value estimate aligning with bullish price target revisions.
DAC
US$116.25
Danaos
7D
-0.8%
1Y
52.9%

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$142.49
Kirby
7D
1.3%
1Y
51.3%

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.
SHIP
US$14.57
Seanergy Maritime Holdings
7D
4.2%
1Y
171.3%
GLBS
US$1.97
Globus Maritime
7D
-10.0%
1Y
74.3%
CCEC
US$19.63
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
4.9%
1Y
6.5%

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).
CMDB
US$17.01
Costamare Bulkers Holdings
7D
-3.7%
1Y
n/a
LSH
US$0.84
Lakeside Holding
7D
20.3%
1Y
-15.5%
HTCO
US$11.54
High-Trend International Group
7D
23.0%
1Y
-59.9%