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U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies36
  • 7D2.4%
  • 3M7.2%
  • 1Y42.5%
  • YTD27.3%

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is up 7.4%, leading the way for the Marine and Shipping industry, which has gained 2.4%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 41%. 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
Sun, 07 Jun 2026US$32.5bUS$22.0bUS$3.0b13x10.9x1.5x
Tue, 05 May 2026US$32.4bUS$22.3bUS$3.1b8.7x10.3x1.5x
Thu, 02 Apr 2026US$30.3bUS$22.2bUS$3.1b8.4x9.6x1.4x
Sat, 28 Feb 2026US$31.8bUS$23.1bUS$3.6b7.4x8.8x1.4x
Mon, 26 Jan 2026US$28.6bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.4x8.3x1.2x
Wed, 24 Dec 2025US$25.4bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6x7.4x1x
Fri, 21 Nov 2025US$24.0bUS$25.2bUS$4.4b7.4x5.4x1x
Sun, 19 Oct 2025US$21.0bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b7.1x4.6x0.8x
Tue, 16 Sep 2025US$22.2bUS$25.3bUS$4.6b8.6x4.9x0.9x
Thu, 14 Aug 2025US$24.5bUS$26.8bUS$5.0b10.1x4.9x0.9x
Sat, 12 Jul 2025US$24.6bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.7x4.7x0.9x
Mon, 09 Jun 2025US$24.1bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.4x4.6x0.9x
Wed, 07 May 2025US$23.0bUS$25.4bUS$5.4b4x4.2x0.9x
Fri, 04 Apr 2025US$24.0bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b3.9x4.4x0.9x
Sun, 02 Mar 2025US$25.2bUS$24.4bUS$4.8b4.3x5.2x1x
Tue, 28 Jan 2025US$24.5bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b3.5x4.9x1x
Thu, 26 Dec 2024US$25.4bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.2x5.1x1x
Sat, 23 Nov 2024US$29.1bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.5x5.9x1.2x
Mon, 21 Oct 2024US$29.0bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.3x21.1x1.3x
Wed, 18 Sep 2024US$28.1bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.3x20.5x1.3x
Fri, 16 Aug 2024US$28.0bUS$21.9bUS$771.6m6x36.3x1.3x
Sun, 14 Jul 2024US$29.0bUS$21.4bUS$606.6m8x47.9x1.4x
Tue, 11 Jun 2024US$30.1bUS$21.4bUS$604.0m8.5x49.7x1.4x
Thu, 09 May 2024US$27.7bUS$20.9bUS$365.4m7.7x75.7x1.3x
Sat, 06 Apr 2024US$25.0bUS$21.1bUS$326.8m8.1x76.6x1.2x
Mon, 04 Mar 2024US$24.4bUS$22.0bUS$859.7m7.6x28.3x1.1x
Wed, 31 Jan 2024US$23.4bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.4x22.5x1x
Fri, 29 Dec 2023US$21.9bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.5x21.1x1x
Sun, 26 Nov 2023US$19.8bUS$22.3bUS$1.1b5.4x18.5x0.9x
Tue, 24 Oct 2023US$19.1bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.2x3.7x0.8x
Thu, 21 Sep 2023US$19.6bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.2x3.8x0.8x
Sat, 19 Aug 2023US$20.1bUS$25.0bUS$5.4b2.7x3.7x0.8x
Mon, 17 Jul 2023US$20.0bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.5x2.7x0.7x
Wed, 14 Jun 2023US$19.5bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.5x2.6x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

2.6x


Total Market Cap: US$19.5bTotal 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-2.79%
Industrials-0.76%
Marine and Shipping2.39%
Marine2.39%
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$25.247.4%
+US$210.9m		43.7%PE31.1x
MATX MatsonUS$187.323.3%
+US$182.2m		65.7%PE13.2x
CMRE CostamareUS$15.994.0%
+US$73.7m		74.4%PE5.7x
DAC DanaosUS$129.173.2%
+US$72.1m		48.7%PE4.5x
GSL Global Ship LeaseUS$38.134.7%
+US$61.3m		48.3%PE3.6x

Latest News

GSL
US$38.13
Global Ship Lease
7D
4.7%
1Y
48.3%
GNK
US$24.69
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
2.6%
1Y
83.2%
ZIM
US$25.24
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
7.4%
1Y
43.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

ZIM: Regulatory Opposition To Hapag Lloyd Merger Will Pressure Shares

Analysts have reduced their price target for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services from $9.80 to $9.00, citing updated assumptions related to discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News Israel's Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Agriculture and the Shipping and Ports Authority opposed the proposed merger between ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and Hapag Lloyd, flagging risks to Israel's maritime traffic, economic interests, supply chains and food security (source: recent ministry statements reported May 29, 2026).
CMRE
US$15.99
Costamare
7D
4.0%
1Y
74.4%
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.
CCEC
US$22.21
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
-0.1%
1Y
1.9%
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
-4.8%
1Y
55.1%
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
4.0%
1Y
71.5%
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
3.2%
1Y
48.7%
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
-0.3%
1Y
140.7%
DSX
US$2.34
Diana Shipping
7D
-0.8%
1Y
51.0%
MATX
US$187.32
Matson
7D
3.3%
1Y
65.7%
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.
USEA
US$2.47
United Maritime
7D
-4.6%
1Y
91.5%
New Narrative • May 28

Long Haul Iron Ore And Bauxite Exposure Will Drive Future Dry Bulk Upside

Catalysts About United Maritime United Maritime operates a dry bulk shipping fleet focused on Panamax and Capesize vessels. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
KEX
US$141.05
Kirby
7D
0.3%
1Y
25.7%
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
EDRY
US$22.41
EuroDry
7D
-2.5%
1Y
167.1%
LSH
US$0.61
Lakeside Holding
7D
-9.3%
1Y
-34.7%
SVRN
US$8.95
OceanPal
7D
-10.5%
1Y
-97.5%