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U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 22, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies39
  • 7D0.6%
  • 3M-2.9%
  • 1Y-17.5%
  • YTD-11.7%

Last week, the Marine and Shipping industry hasn't moved much but ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is up 5.4% in that time. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 18% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 1.8% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 22 Sep 2025US$22.3bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b8.4x4.9x0.9x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025US$24.2bUS$26.8bUS$5.0b9.9x4.8x0.9x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025US$24.8bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.9x4.7x0.9x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025US$24.6bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.7x4.7x0.9x
Tue, 13 May 2025US$22.2bUS$26.5bUS$5.3b4.2x4.2x0.8x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025US$19.4bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b3.8x3.5x0.8x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025US$24.3bUS$24.4bUS$4.8b4.4x5x1x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025US$25.1bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b3.5x5x1x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025US$24.9bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.1x5x1x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024US$27.8bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.4x5.6x1.1x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024US$28.5bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5x20.8x1.3x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024US$28.9bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.9x21.1x1.3x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024US$28.5bUS$22.1bUS$1.4b6x21x1.3x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024US$29.1bUS$21.4bUS$606.3m7.8x48x1.4x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024US$28.6bUS$21.4bUS$604.0m8.1x47.3x1.3x
Wed, 15 May 2024US$28.7bUS$21.1bUS$342.4m8x84x1.4x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024US$25.0bUS$20.7bUS$304.0m8.2x82.2x1.2x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024US$24.6bUS$22.1bUS$869.1m8x28.4x1.1x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024US$23.1bUS$22.2bUS$1.1b5.1x20.6x1x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024US$22.7bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.6x21.9x1x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023US$20.1bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.5x19.3x0.9x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023US$18.7bUS$24.0bUS$5.1b3.2x3.7x0.8x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023US$19.7bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.2x3.8x0.8x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023US$19.5bUS$25.1bUS$5.4b2.5x3.6x0.8x
Sun, 23 Jul 2023US$20.1bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.5x2.7x0.7x
Tue, 20 Jun 2023US$19.7bUS$27.9bUS$7.5b2.6x2.6x0.7x
Thu, 18 May 2023US$20.0bUS$30.3bUS$9.4b3x2.1x0.7x
Sat, 15 Apr 2023US$21.1bUS$31.0bUS$10.1b2.6x2.1x0.7x
Mon, 13 Mar 2023US$20.9bUS$32.7bUS$11.5b2.5x1.8x0.6x
Wed, 08 Feb 2023US$22.1bUS$33.5bUS$12.3b2.5x1.8x0.7x
Fri, 06 Jan 2023US$18.9bUS$33.2bUS$12.3b2.1x1.5x0.6x
Sun, 04 Dec 2022US$20.2bUS$33.2bUS$12.3b2.2x1.6x0.6x
Tue, 01 Nov 2022US$20.7bUS$32.2bUS$12.8b2.1x1.6x0.6x
Thu, 29 Sep 2022US$19.8bUS$32.1bUS$12.5b1.8x1.6x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

1.6x


Total Market Cap: US$19.8bTotal Earnings: US$12.5bTotal Revenue: US$32.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.3x202320242025
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 4.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 15.3x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.94x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Shipping industry have declined 29% 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 Market1.49%
Industrials1.32%
Marine and Shipping0.55%
Marine0.55%
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$14.375.4%
+US$89.1m		-28.4%PE0.9x
CCEC Capital Clean Energy CarriersUS$22.057.2%
+US$87.5m		26.1%PE13.1x
SBLK Star Bulk CarriersUS$19.702.6%
+US$56.0m		-8.8%PE18.1x
GNK Genco Shipping & TradingUS$18.713.8%
+US$29.6m		4.1%PE52.2x
MATX MatsonUS$103.760.4%
+US$13.4m		-23.0%PE6.7x

Latest News

GLBS
US$1.30
Globus Maritime
7D
23.7%
1Y
-40.4%

Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Globus Maritime Limited (NASDAQ:GLBS) Even After 28% Share Price Boost

Sep 21
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Globus Maritime Limited (NASDAQ:GLBS) Even After 28% Share Price Boost
CCEC
US$22.05
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
7.2%
1Y
26.1%

These 4 Measures Indicate That Capital Clean Energy Carriers (NASDAQ:CCEC) Is Using Debt Extensively

Sep 20
These 4 Measures Indicate That Capital Clean Energy Carriers (NASDAQ:CCEC) Is Using Debt Extensively
ZIM
US$14.37
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
5.4%
1Y
-28.4%

Overoptimistic US-China Trade Shifts Will Lower Earnings

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services’ lower analyst price target reflects a significant drop in its Future P/E ratio alongside a modest improvement in net profit margin, resulting in a revised fair value estimate of $13.26. What's in the News Turkish authorities have barred vessels connected to Israel, including ZIM-operated ships, from berthing in Turkish ports, forcing ZIM to reroute scheduled vessels.
DSX
US$1.85
Diana Shipping
7D
-4.6%
1Y
-22.3%
PANL
US$5.42
Pangaea Logistics Solutions
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-16.0%
CMRE
US$12.28
Costamare
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-14.9%

Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Sep 18
Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
VNTG
US$6.80
Vantage
7D
3.3%
1Y
n/a
ESEA
US$62.54
Euroseas
7D
-2.2%
1Y
34.1%
GNK
US$18.71
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
3.8%
1Y
4.1%
DAC
US$92.60
Danaos
7D
-2.1%
1Y
14.7%

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Danaos' (NYSE:DAC) Returns On Capital

Sep 06
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Danaos' (NYSE:DAC) Returns On Capital
SBLK
US$19.70
Star Bulk Carriers
7D
2.6%
1Y
-8.8%

Digitalization And Eco Upgrades Will Reinvent Global Shipping

With both revenue growth forecasts and the future P/E ratio for Star Bulk Carriers remaining unchanged, consensus analyst expectations show no material shift in outlook, resulting in the analyst price target holding steady at $21.86. What's in the News Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $100 million with no expiration date; repurchased shares will be cancelled.
MATX
US$103.76
Matson
7D
0.4%
1Y
-23.0%

Vietnam Growth And Fleet Modernization Will Shape A Volatile Market

Matson’s consensus price target has been revised down to $115 from $137.50 as analysts anticipate softer freight rates and volumes to weigh on near-term results, offsetting better-than-expected Q2 performance and prompting a more cautious outlook. Analyst Commentary Freight rates and volumes have softened further in July, pressuring near-term revenue outlook.
KEX
US$84.05
Kirby
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-32.5%

Data Center Demand And Reshoring Will Expand Domestic Marine Markets

Despite strengthening inland barge activity and improved utilization supporting Kirby’s growth outlook, analysts have modestly reduced their fair value estimate, lowering the consensus price target from $120.60 to $116.50. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite strengthening inland barge activity supporting growth.
HTCO
US$8.25
High-Trend International Group
7D
10.9%
1Y
-20.3%
CMDB
US$11.77
Costamare Bulkers Holdings
7D
-1.9%
1Y
n/a
GSL
US$31.86
Global Ship Lease
7D
-0.2%
1Y
30.7%

Midsize Container Ships Will Improve Efficiency Despite Market Headwinds

With both revenue growth forecasts and future P/E holding steady, analysts see no material change in Global Ship Lease's outlook, leaving the consensus price target unchanged at $35.67. What's in the News The company completed its share repurchase program, buying back 2,555,075 shares (7.1% of outstanding shares) for $46.98 million under the plan announced in March 2022.