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U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies36
  • 7D0.6%
  • 3M10.0%
  • 1Y44.3%
  • YTD28.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Marine and Shipping industry has remained flat, although notably Matson gained 4.1%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 44% in that time. Earnings are forecast to grow by 2.9% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 11 Jun 2026US$32.9bUS$22.0bUS$3.0b12.8x11x1.5x
Sat, 09 May 2026US$33.0bUS$22.3bUS$3.1b12.4x10.5x1.5x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026US$31.1bUS$22.2bUS$3.1b8.4x9.9x1.4x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026US$32.5bUS$22.9bUS$3.7b7.3x8.7x1.4x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026US$29.2bUS$24.3bUS$3.5b6.8x8.4x1.2x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025US$25.7bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.1x7.5x1.1x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025US$24.0bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b7.6x7x1x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025US$21.0bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b6.9x4.6x0.8x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025US$22.7bUS$25.3bUS$4.6b8.4x5x0.9x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025US$24.0bUS$26.8bUS$5.0b9.9x4.8x0.9x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025US$25.2bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.6x4.8x0.9x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025US$24.3bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.6x4.7x0.9x
Sun, 11 May 2025US$22.2bUS$26.5bUS$5.3b4x4.2x0.8x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025US$20.2bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b3.6x3.7x0.8x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025US$24.4bUS$24.4bUS$4.8b3.7x5.1x1x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$25.4bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b3.5x5.1x1x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$25.1bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.1x5x1x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$28.8bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.4x5.8x1.2x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$28.1bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5x20.5x1.3x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$28.9bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.9x21.1x1.3x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$28.0bUS$21.5bUS$781.2m6.1x35.8x1.3x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$30.1bUS$21.4bUS$606.6m8x49.6x1.4x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$29.4bUS$21.4bUS$604.0m8.1x48.7x1.4x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$28.5bUS$21.1bUS$342.4m8x83.3x1.4x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$24.6bUS$20.7bUS$304.0m7.6x80.8x1.2x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$24.6bUS$22.1bUS$854.1m7.9x28.8x1.1x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$23.2bUS$22.4bUS$1.1b5.1x22x1x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$21.8bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.5x21.1x1x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$19.6bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.3x18.8x0.9x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$18.7bUS$24.0bUS$5.1b3.2x3.7x0.8x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$19.7bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.2x3.8x0.8x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023US$19.6bUS$25.0bUS$5.4b2.6x3.6x0.8x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023US$20.1bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.5x2.7x0.7x
Sun, 18 Jun 2023US$19.7bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.6x2.6x0.7x
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-3.33%
Industrials-0.29%
Marine and Shipping0.58%
Marine0.58%
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$193.434.1%
+US$230.6m		69.1%PE13.6x
ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicesUS$25.333.4%
+US$100.0m		50.8%PE31.2x
CMRE CostamareUS$15.963.4%
+US$62.8m		75.4%PE5.7x
CMDB Costamare Bulkers HoldingsUS$17.246.1%
+US$24.0m		66.2%PS0.6x
GSL Global Ship LeaseUS$38.131.6%
+US$21.6m		48.0%PE3.6x

Latest News

MATX
US$193.43
Matson
7D
4.1%
1Y
69.1%
ZIM
US$25.33
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
3.4%
1Y
50.8%
GNK
US$23.50
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
-2.0%
1Y
69.1%
CMRE
US$15.96
Costamare
7D
3.4%
1Y
75.4%
CCEC
US$21.46
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
-1.8%
1Y
0.05%
CMDB
US$17.24
Costamare Bulkers Holdings
7D
6.1%
1Y
66.2%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 09

Costamare Bulkers: Cleaner Deck, But Still Lacks A Compass

Summary Costamare Bulkers has benefited from surging dry bulk rates, driving improved Q1 results and higher operating income. CMDB’s transfer of its volatile trading portfolio to Cargill simplifies its business model and reduces risk, enhancing visibility. Despite trading at a discount to book value and holding strong liquidity, CMDB lacks a clear capital return or dividend strategy. I remain on the sidelines due to concerns over capital allocation, prioritization of growth over returns, and insufficient investor communication. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
SB
US$6.58
Safe Bulkers
7D
1.7%
1Y
69.6%
SHIP
US$15.41
Seanergy Maritime Holdings
7D
-1.0%
1Y
125.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 09

SHIP: Capesize Market Strength And Fleet Renewal Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Seanergy Maritime Holdings to $28.00 from $21.00, citing expectations of higher profit margins, a slightly higher future P/E assumption, and supportive views on the Capesize market. These views include steady Chinese iron ore and bauxite demand together with limited fleet growth.
KEX
US$139.56
Kirby
7D
-3.6%
1Y
23.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 08

KEX: Raised Earnings Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted Kirby's price target by $11, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E as the key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research reports show a cluster of price target increases on Kirby, with multiple firms lifting their estimates by between US$11 and US$25.
SBLK
US$26.57
Star Bulk Carriers
7D
-2.2%
1Y
57.6%
DSX
US$2.33
Diana Shipping
7D
-0.9%
1Y
44.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 07

DSX: Future Charter Contract Upside Will Drive Bullish Repricing

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Diana Shipping, linking the change to updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, although no specific dollar target was provided. What's in the News Diana Shipping extended the time charter for the 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.
GSL
US$38.13
Global Ship Lease
7D
1.6%
1Y
48.0%
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.
ESEA
US$66.06
Euroseas
7D
1.2%
1Y
52.8%
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.
HTCO
US$4.59
High-Trend International Group
7D
49.5%
1Y
-29.3%
LSH
US$0.58
Lakeside Holding
7D
-7.1%
1Y
-42.6%
SVRN
US$10.00
OceanPal
7D
-21.3%
1Y
-97.2%