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U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 08, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies36
  • 7D-0.5%
  • 3M6.7%
  • 1Y42.8%
  • YTD27.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Marine and Shipping industry has remained flat, although notably Star Bulk Carriers declined by 3.2%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 43% in that time. Earnings are forecast to grow by 2.8% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 09 Jun 2026US$32.5bUS$22.0bUS$3.0b13x10.9x1.5x
Thu, 07 May 2026US$33.6bUS$22.3bUS$3.1b9.1x10.7x1.5x
Sat, 04 Apr 2026US$31.1bUS$22.2bUS$3.1b8.4x9.9x1.4x
Mon, 02 Mar 2026US$32.1bUS$23.1bUS$3.6b7.4x8.8x1.4x
Wed, 28 Jan 2026US$28.8bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.6x8.4x1.2x
Fri, 26 Dec 2025US$25.5bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6x7.5x1.1x
Sun, 23 Nov 2025US$23.9bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b7.6x7x1x
Tue, 21 Oct 2025US$21.0bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b7.2x4.6x0.8x
Thu, 18 Sep 2025US$22.4bUS$25.3bUS$4.6b8.5x4.9x0.9x
Sat, 16 Aug 2025US$24.1bUS$26.8bUS$5.0b9.9x4.8x0.9x
Mon, 14 Jul 2025US$25.4bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.8x4.8x0.9x
Wed, 11 Jun 2025US$24.1bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.4x4.6x0.9x
Fri, 09 May 2025US$21.7bUS$25.4bUS$5.4b4x4x0.9x
Sun, 06 Apr 2025US$20.2bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b3.7x3.7x0.8x
Tue, 04 Mar 2025US$25.1bUS$24.4bUS$4.8b3.8x5.2x1x
Thu, 30 Jan 2025US$24.4bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b3.5x4.9x1x
Sat, 28 Dec 2024US$25.3bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.1x5.1x1x
Mon, 25 Nov 2024US$29.1bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.5x5.8x1.2x
Wed, 23 Oct 2024US$29.0bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.1x21.1x1.3x
Fri, 20 Sep 2024US$28.3bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b6x20.7x1.3x
Sun, 18 Aug 2024US$28.0bUS$21.5bUS$781.2m6.1x35.8x1.3x
Tue, 16 Jul 2024US$29.0bUS$21.4bUS$606.6m8x47.9x1.4x
Thu, 13 Jun 2024US$29.1bUS$21.4bUS$604.0m8.6x48.3x1.4x
Sat, 11 May 2024US$28.4bUS$21.1bUS$342.4m8x83.1x1.3x
Mon, 08 Apr 2024US$25.3bUS$21.1bUS$326.8m8.1x77.3x1.2x
Wed, 06 Mar 2024US$23.9bUS$22.1bUS$851.9m7.4x28.1x1.1x
Fri, 02 Feb 2024US$23.1bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.2x22.3x1x
Sun, 31 Dec 2023US$21.8bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.5x21x1x
Tue, 28 Nov 2023US$19.8bUS$22.3bUS$1.1b5.4x18.5x0.9x
Thu, 26 Oct 2023US$19.3bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.3x3.7x0.8x
Sat, 23 Sep 2023US$19.7bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.2x3.8x0.8x
Mon, 21 Aug 2023US$20.0bUS$25.0bUS$5.4b2.7x3.7x0.8x
Wed, 19 Jul 2023US$20.1bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.5x2.7x0.7x
Fri, 16 Jun 2023US$19.7bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.7x2.6x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

2.6x


Total Market Cap: US$19.7bTotal 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 16.7x202420252026
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 10.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 16.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
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 Market-2.49%
Industrials-0.34%
Marine and Shipping-0.51%
Marine-0.51%
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$192.222.2%
+US$124.4m		67.9%PE13.6x
ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicesUS$25.563.4%
+US$101.2m		47.1%PE31.5x
CMRE CostamareUS$15.770.9%
+US$16.9m		77.2%PE5.6x
DAC DanaosUS$129.350.6%
+US$14.0m		50.4%PE4.5x
HTCO High-Trend International GroupUS$3.3431.0%
+US$6.7m		-46.6%PS0.1x

Latest News

SBLK
US$27.32
Star Bulk Carriers
7D
-3.2%
1Y
66.1%
ZIM
US$25.24
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
2.1%
1Y
45.2%
Seeking Alpha • 21h

ZIM Integrated Shipping: $4.5B Rival Offer Provides Valuation Support

Summary ZIM Integrated Shipping faced pressure on freight rates in Q1'26, resulting in revenue and EBITDA pressure. The Strait of Hormuz closure and supply chain disruptions have started to affect cargo freight rates positively in May. In May, a new rival take-over bid from Haim Sakal was revealed, which valued ZIM Integrated Shipping at $37.50 per share. Even if the Hapag-ZIM gets rejected by Israeli regulators due to national security considerations, ZIM's share price would likely not fall back to a pre-merger price, given the Sakal bid. ZIM trades at a 28% discount to Hapag-Lloyd's $35 take-over price, which I view as undeserved given that a rival offer supports the stock price. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
GSL
US$38.13
Global Ship Lease
7D
0.5%
1Y
48.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 07

GSL: Contracted Revenue And Newbuild Program Will Shape Future Returns

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Global Ship Lease from $41.67 to $48.00, citing updated expectations for a smaller revenue decline, slightly higher profit margins, a modestly lower discount rate, and a reduced future P/E multiple following several bullish research views. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight the recent upgrade and fresh coverage as support for the updated fair value range, pointing to stronger confidence in the company’s ability to execute on its container ship charter portfolio.
GNK
US$24.69
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
2.2%
1Y
82.9%
CMRE
US$15.99
Costamare
7D
2.3%
1Y
79.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

CMRE: Rating Upgrades And Dividend Increase Will Support Richer Future P E

Analysts have maintained Costamare's fair value estimate at $21.00. They have made slight adjustments to the discount rate and future P/E assumptions, reflecting updated views on risk and earnings quality following recent rating upgrades from multiple firms.
ESEA
US$66.43
Euroseas
7D
0.4%
1Y
61.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

ESEA: Future Charter Coverage And Newbuild Program Will Support Cash Flows

Euroseas' analyst price target has been revised slightly higher to $88.67 from $88.33, with analysts citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to support the change. Analyst Commentary Analysts covering Euroseas have adjusted their assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to support the slightly higher price target, and their commentary highlights a mix of upside potential and execution risks that readers should weigh.
CCEC
US$22.21
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
-3.9%
1Y
2.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

CCEC: Future Cash Flows Will Strain Under Leverage And Expansion Commitments

Analysts have kept their $20.00 price target for Capital Clean Energy Carriers unchanged, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E that continue to support the prior valuation level. What's in the News CCEC reported Q1 2026 net income of $18.3 million while keeping all 14 vessels on the water in service, despite off-hire periods and special survey costs, according to the Q1 2026 earnings call transcript (June 1, 2026).
PANL
US$7.21
Pangaea Logistics Solutions
7D
-5.6%
1Y
53.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

PANL: Share Repurchases And Margin Assumptions Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target for Pangaea Logistics Solutions to $10.85, citing updated assumptions that include adjusted revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate, and future P/E inputs in their models. What's in the News Pangaea Logistics Solutions reported unaudited impairment charges for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, including a loss on impairment of vessels of US$358,000.
SB
US$6.50
Safe Bulkers
7D
-1.8%
1Y
72.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

SB: Fleet Renewal And Modest Buybacks Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued

Analysts have kept their $6.90 price target for Safe Bulkers steady, with only minor tweaks to assumptions such as discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect updated views on risk and earnings quality, rather than a change in overall valuation. What's in the News Agreed to sell two older dry bulk vessels, MV Xenia and MV Pedhoulas Commander, for gross sale prices of US$13.0 million and US$14.7 million, with delivery to new owners expected after completion of current voyages and with dry dockings due.
DAC
US$129.17
Danaos
7D
0.5%
1Y
50.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

DAC: Cash Flow Visibility And Higher Margins Will Support Future Upside

Narrative update: Analyst target moves higher on improved earnings profile The analyst fair value estimate for Danaos has shifted from $147 to $157. Analysts point to expectations for steadier revenue growth, a higher profit margin and a lower assumed future P/E multiple as key drivers of the updated target.
SHIP
US$15.45
Seanergy Maritime Holdings
7D
-5.7%
1Y
137.3%
DSX
US$2.34
Diana Shipping
7D
-4.1%
1Y
52.9%
MATX
US$187.32
Matson
7D
-0.4%
1Y
63.6%
Narrative Update • May 30

MATX: Future Upside Will Be Driven By LNG Fleet Renewal Program

Analysts have raised their price target on Matson from $217 to $230, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that are consistent with recent bullish Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bullish analysts has centered on how updated assumptions for revenue, margins, and future P/E feed into a more optimistic view of Matson’s potential valuation.
KEX
US$141.05
Kirby
7D
-0.8%
1Y
25.6%
Seeking Alpha • May 25

Kirby Corporation: Cashing In On AI Boom

Summary Kirby Corporation is rated 'Buy' as power generation, driven by AI and data center demand, fuels robust order growth. KEX's power generation segment posted 45% YoY revenue growth in Q1 ’26 and is expected to reach 45-55% of total revenues. Despite OEM supply constraints compressing D&S margins, KEX’s diversified revenue base and marine transportation outlook support resilience. Management guides 2026 EPS up 5-15% YoY, with consensus at $7.01, reflecting strong fundamentals and potential to beat estimates. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
HTCO
US$2.90
High-Trend International Group
7D
13.7%
1Y
-53.7%
PXS
US$4.62
Pyxis Tankers
7D
9.7%
1Y
66.2%