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U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies35
  • 7D-0.7%
  • 3M4.5%
  • 1Y45.1%
  • YTD33.0%

In the last week, the Marine and Shipping industry is up 1.5%, with Danaos leading the way, up 6.8%. During this same period, the Matson underperformed, falling 7.3%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 44%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 1.2% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 29 Jul 2026US$34.1bUS$22.0bUS$3.0b13.1x11.4x1.5x
Fri, 26 Jun 2026US$32.2bUS$22.0bUS$3.0b12.4x10.7x1.5x
Sun, 24 May 2026US$32.6bUS$22.0bUS$2.9b13.4x11.3x1.5x
Tue, 21 Apr 2026US$32.2bUS$22.2bUS$3.2b9.1x10.1x1.4x
Thu, 19 Mar 2026US$29.7bUS$22.2bUS$3.2b8.7x9.3x1.3x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026US$28.8bUS$24.3bUS$3.5b6.9x8.2x1.2x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026US$27.1bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.5x7.9x1.1x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025US$25.6bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.1x7.5x1.1x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025US$23.4bUS$25.2bUS$4.5b6.6x5.2x0.9x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025US$21.6bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b6.5x4.8x0.9x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025US$22.3bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b9.6x4.9x0.9x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025US$25.6bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b6.2x4.9x1x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025US$24.2bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.5x4.6x0.9x
Mon, 26 May 2025US$23.5bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b4.9x4.5x0.9x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025US$20.2bUS$25.3bUS$5.4b4.5x3.8x0.8x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025US$24.2bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b4.4x4.4x1x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025US$25.6bUS$24.2bUS$4.8b4.2x5.3x1.1x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025US$25.0bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.1x5x1x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024US$26.7bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.4x5.4x1.1x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024US$30.0bUS$22.4bUS$1.6b4.6x18.9x1.3x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024US$29.6bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.6x21.6x1.3x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024US$28.5bUS$22.2bUS$1.4b6.9x20.8x1.3x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024US$29.1bUS$21.6bUS$636.2m6.2x45.7x1.3x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024US$30.3bUS$21.4bUS$604.0m8.2x50.2x1.4x
Tue, 28 May 2024US$30.3bUS$21.4bUS$620.6m8.4x48.8x1.4x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024US$25.5bUS$20.7bUS$304.0m7.4x83.9x1.2x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024US$24.5bUS$21.1bUS$318.8m8.4x76.8x1.2x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024US$23.6bUS$22.2bUS$948.3m5.1x24.9x1.1x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024US$22.5bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.3x21.7x1x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023US$19.6bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.1x18.9x0.9x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023US$18.6bUS$24.5bUS$4.7b3.6x4x0.8x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023US$20.0bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.3x3.8x0.8x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023US$19.6bUS$25.0bUS$5.2b3.1x3.8x0.8x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023US$21.0bUS$27.1bUS$6.7b3x3.1x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

3.1x


Total Market Cap: US$21.0bTotal Earnings: US$6.7bTotal Revenue: US$27.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 17.1x202420252026
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 11.6x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 17.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Shipping industry have declined 24% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 6.6% 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-1.50%
Industrials0.82%
Marine and Shipping-0.67%
Marine-0.67%
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
DAC DanaosUS$140.416.8%
+US$162.9m		49.4%PE4.9x
SBLK Star Bulk CarriersUS$28.004.6%
+US$137.2m		52.6%PE22x
GSL Global Ship LeaseUS$43.603.7%
+US$55.9m		50.4%PE4.2x
ESEA EuroseasUS$76.214.5%
+US$23.0m		44.5%PE4.1x
SHIP Seanergy Maritime HoldingsUS$16.075.5%
+US$18.2m		128.9%PE9.3x

Latest News

CCEC
US$22.66
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
0.7%
1Y
-6.7%
CMRE
US$15.43
Costamare
7D
0.8%
1Y
58.3%
GSL
US$43.60
Global Ship Lease
7D
3.7%
1Y
50.4%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 27

Global Ship: A 6% Yield With Further To Go

Summary Global Ship Lease is rated a buy, with a $50 fair value target and a current 6% yield, supported by long-term, fixed-rate charters. GSL’s recent fleet renewal—15 newbuilds with attached charters—secures profitability, with new vessels generating up to 90% of cost in 8 years. The company maintains a strong balance sheet, holding $655M in cash and $658M in debt, with the potential to be net cash as early as next quarter. I anticipate a dividend increase to at least $0.75/quarter after Q3 earnings, with continued earnings visibility through 2027 and prudent capital allocation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
USEA
US$2.51
United Maritime
7D
-4.9%
1Y
60.9%
SHIP
US$16.07
Seanergy Maritime Holdings
7D
5.5%
1Y
128.9%
MATX
US$203.10
Matson
7D
-7.3%
1Y
89.0%
Narrative Update • Jul 25

MATX: China Trade Strength And LNG Fleet Renewal Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on Matson from $240 to $255, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that are consistent with a recent bullish initiation from Street research. What’s in the News for Matson Matson issued preliminary second quarter 2026 results, guiding to consolidated operating income of US$153.0 million to US$160.0 million and diluted EPS of US$4.12 to US$4.30, driven mainly by its China service and logistics segments, with an earnings call set for August 3, 2026.
HTCO
US$3.53
High-Trend International Group
7D
16.9%
1Y
-45.9%
ZIM
US$24.03
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
-3.6%
1Y
46.7%
DAC
US$140.41
Danaos
7D
6.8%
1Y
49.4%
CMDB
US$18.48
Costamare Bulkers Holdings
7D
-2.3%
1Y
103.1%
SBLK
US$28.00
Star Bulk Carriers
7D
4.6%
1Y
52.6%
Narrative Update • Jul 19

SBLK: Full Cash-Flow Payout And Strong Q2 Setup Will Drive Repricing

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Star Bulk Carriers to $37.00 from $33.00, citing recent price target increases and supportive views tied to an improving dry bulk market and the company's Q1 earnings beat. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts covering Star Bulk Carriers are pointing to the recent Q1 earnings beat and improving dry bulk conditions as key reasons for raising fair value and price targets.
DSX
US$2.17
Diana Shipping
7D
-2.3%
1Y
35.6%
ESEA
US$76.21
Euroseas
7D
4.5%
1Y
44.5%
Narrative Update • Jul 01

ESEA: Newbuilding Expansion And Charter Coverage Will Support Future Earnings Power

Analysts have raised their price target on Euroseas to $85 from $75, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that align with recent research commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Euroseas highlights a mixed backdrop, with the latest price target move framed within broader debates around valuation, execution, and growth assumptions.
KEX
US$145.39
Kirby
7D
-2.2%
1Y
21.3%
GLBS
US$2.82
Globus Maritime
7D
-7.8%
1Y
168.6%
SVRN
US$6.23
OceanPal
7D
-19.1%
1Y
-91.1%