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U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies35
  • 7D-0.8%
  • 3M2.2%
  • 1Y39.9%
  • YTD24.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Marine and Shipping industry has dropped 1.6%, driven by Kirby declining 6.3%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 39%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 1.7% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 03 Jul 2026US$31.7bUS$22.0bUS$3.0b12.1x10.6x1.4x
Sun, 31 May 2026US$31.8bUS$22.0bUS$2.9b11.7x10.9x1.4x
Tue, 28 Apr 2026US$32.1bUS$22.2bUS$3.2b9.3x10.1x1.4x
Thu, 26 Mar 2026US$30.8bUS$22.2bUS$3.2b8.6x9.6x1.4x
Sat, 21 Feb 2026US$31.2bUS$23.1bUS$3.6b7x8.7x1.3x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026US$27.5bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.2x8.1x1.1x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025US$25.2bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6x7.4x1x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025US$24.2bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b6.8x5.4x1x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025US$19.8bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b7.4x4.4x0.8x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025US$22.3bUS$25.3bUS$4.6b8.4x4.9x0.9x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025US$24.9bUS$26.9bUS$5.2b8.3x4.7x0.9x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025US$24.8bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.4x4.7x0.9x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025US$24.0bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.5x4.6x0.9x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025US$21.5bUS$25.3bUS$5.4b4x4x0.8x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025US$23.8bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b4.3x4.3x0.9x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025US$25.1bUS$24.2bUS$4.8b4.4x5.3x1x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025US$24.9bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b3.9x5x1x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024US$25.2bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.2x5.1x1x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024US$30.3bUS$22.6bUS$1.5b4.7x19.6x1.3x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024US$29.2bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.4x21.3x1.3x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024US$26.7bUS$22.2bUS$1.4b6.3x19.5x1.2x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024US$27.3bUS$21.8bUS$752.9m6x36.3x1.3x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024US$30.1bUS$21.4bUS$604.3m9.3x49.9x1.4x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024US$31.2bUS$21.4bUS$604.2m10x51.6x1.5x
Thu, 02 May 2024US$26.4bUS$20.9bUS$365.4m7.4x72.4x1.3x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024US$24.8bUS$21.1bUS$318.8m8.3x77.8x1.2x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024US$24.2bUS$22.1bUS$896.9m5.5x27x1.1x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024US$23.2bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.3x22.4x1x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023US$21.0bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.1x20.3x0.9x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023US$18.9bUS$22.4bUS$1.2b5.3x16.4x0.8x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023US$19.8bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.3x3.8x0.8x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023US$19.6bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.1x3.8x0.8x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023US$20.8bUS$27.0bUS$6.8b2.9x3x0.8x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023US$19.9bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.5x2.7x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

2.7x


Total Market Cap: US$19.9bTotal 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 Market1.38%
Industrials-1.75%
Marine and Shipping-0.79%
Marine-0.79%
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$203.533.6%
+US$216.7m		79.9%PE14.4x
CCEC Capital Clean Energy CarriersUS$21.604.3%
+US$53.5m		-8.7%PE12.9x
GNK Genco Shipping & TradingUS$24.504.5%
+US$45.8m		75.6%PE63.3x
CMDB Costamare Bulkers HoldingsUS$18.182.4%
+US$10.2m		100.0%PS0.6x
DSX Diana ShippingUS$2.102.9%
+US$7.2m		38.2%PE6.6x

Latest News

MATX
US$203.53
Matson
7D
3.6%
1Y
79.9%
CMRE
US$14.26
Costamare
7D
-3.0%
1Y
53.5%
DAC
US$122.32
Danaos
7D
-1.7%
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.
SB
US$6.40
Safe Bulkers
7D
-3.0%
1Y
69.3%
Narrative Update • Jul 01

SB: Newbuild Fleet Expansion Will Drive Higher Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have raised their price target on Safe Bulkers from $6.50 to $7.77, citing updated assumptions related to discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Safe Bulkers Safe Bulkers was removed from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index, according to index constituent changes.
GNK
US$24.50
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
4.5%
1Y
75.6%
CMDB
US$18.18
Costamare Bulkers Holdings
7D
2.4%
1Y
100.0%
KEX
US$129.84
Kirby
7D
-6.3%
1Y
11.1%
ZIM
US$25.57
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
-0.9%
1Y
62.2%
DSX
US$2.10
Diana Shipping
7D
2.9%
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
-6.1%
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$22.09
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
7.3%
1Y
-6.6%
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
-5.2%
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$3.08
Globus Maritime
7D
4.2%
1Y
162.8%
SBLK
US$25.15
Star Bulk Carriers
7D
-0.7%
1Y
39.4%
CTRM
US$2.25
Castor Maritime
7D
13.1%
1Y
-0.9%
SVRN
US$8.83
OceanPal
7D
17.6%
1Y
-98.8%