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U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies36
  • 7D-0.6%
  • 3M1.9%
  • 1Y51.0%
  • YTD32.1%

The Marine and Shipping is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has stood out, gaining 3.2%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 51% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are forecast to decline by 2.2% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 10 Aug 2026US$33.6bUS$22.1bUS$3.3b11x10.1x1.5x
Wed, 08 Jul 2026US$32.2bUS$22.0bUS$3.0b12.2x10.7x1.5x
Fri, 05 Jun 2026US$32.4bUS$22.0bUS$3.0b13.2x10.9x1.5x
Sun, 03 May 2026US$32.4bUS$22.3bUS$3.1b9x10.3x1.5x
Tue, 31 Mar 2026US$29.8bUS$22.2bUS$3.1b8.5x9.5x1.3x
Thu, 26 Feb 2026US$31.6bUS$22.5bUS$3.7b7x8.4x1.4x
Sat, 24 Jan 2026US$28.7bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b6.4x8.4x1.2x
Mon, 22 Dec 2025US$25.0bUS$24.2bUS$3.4b5.9x7.3x1x
Wed, 19 Nov 2025US$24.1bUS$25.2bUS$4.5b7.6x5.3x1x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025US$20.9bUS$25.3bUS$4.5b7.2x4.6x0.8x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025US$22.2bUS$25.3bUS$4.6b8.4x4.9x0.9x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025US$24.4bUS$26.9bUS$5.1b9.4x4.8x0.9x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025US$24.9bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.3x4.7x0.9x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025US$23.9bUS$26.8bUS$5.2b5.4x4.6x0.9x
Mon, 05 May 2025US$23.1bUS$25.3bUS$5.4b4x4.3x0.9x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025US$23.3bUS$25.4bUS$5.5b4.2x4.2x0.9x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025US$25.3bUS$24.3bUS$4.8b4.4x5.2x1x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025US$24.5bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b3.4x4.9x1x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024US$24.4bUS$24.2bUS$5.0b4.1x4.9x1x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024US$29.9bUS$22.7bUS$1.6b4.6x19x1.3x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024US$28.8bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.3x21x1.3x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024US$27.8bUS$22.0bUS$1.4b5.2x20.3x1.3x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024US$28.0bUS$21.9bUS$770.4m6.1x36.3x1.3x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024US$29.4bUS$21.4bUS$604.3m9.2x48.6x1.4x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024US$29.8bUS$21.4bUS$608.2m8.5x49x1.4x
Tue, 07 May 2024US$27.1bUS$20.9bUS$365.4m7.4x74.1x1.3x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024US$25.2bUS$21.1bUS$318.8m8.5x79.1x1.2x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024US$24.2bUS$22.1bUS$886.2m5.7x27.3x1.1x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024US$23.4bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.4x22.6x1x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023US$21.8bUS$22.3bUS$1.0b5.2x21.1x1x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023US$19.3bUS$22.4bUS$1.1b5.3x16.8x0.9x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023US$19.4bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.3x3.7x0.8x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023US$19.7bUS$24.9bUS$5.2b3.1x3.8x0.8x
Thu, 17 Aug 2023US$20.1bUS$25.0bUS$5.4b2.7x3.7x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

3.7x


Total Market Cap: US$20.1bTotal Earnings: US$5.4bTotal Revenue: US$25.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Marine and Shipping Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 17.2x202420252026
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 10.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 17.2x.
  • 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 15% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.0% 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 Market2.74%
Industrials2.27%
Marine and Shipping-0.61%
Marine-0.61%
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
EDRY EuroDryUS$36.3944.5%
+US$31.5m		241.0%PE11.2x
KEX KirbyUS$132.491.5%
+US$12.1m		36.1%PE19.7x
TORO ToroUS$5.747.3%
+US$10.0m		106.5%PE400581.4x
QNME Quanome TechnologiesUS$0.4749.8%
+US$5.4m		-44.2%PS0.7x
GLBS Globus MaritimeUS$3.395.3%
+US$3.7m		232.4%PE10.9x

Latest News

EHLD
US$8.42
Euroholdings
7D
6.4%
1Y
18.4%
CMDB
US$17.50
Costamare Bulkers Holdings
7D
-13.1%
1Y
89.6%
Analysis Article • 10h

Costamare Bulkers Holdings' (NYSE:CMDB) Earnings Seem To Be Promising

The market seemed underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited ( NYSE:CMDB...
CCEC
US$22.19
Capital Clean Energy Carriers
7D
-3.1%
1Y
-1.4%
ZIM
US$25.21
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
7D
-3.3%
1Y
41.5%
Seeking Alpha • 11h

ZIM Integrated: Dubious Merger Balanced By Higher Rates (Earnings Preview)

Summary ZIM Integrated (ZIM) faces investor disappointment following its announced merger plans. Opposition from Israel's government makes the deal less likely to occur. The Iran war has complicated the matter, likely making the government more sensitive about its shipping assets. The war has also boosted freight rates. These may mitigate what was a tough cash flow situation for ZIM before. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
GLBS
US$3.39
Globus Maritime
7D
5.3%
1Y
232.4%
SHIP
US$16.08
Seanergy Maritime Holdings
7D
-11.5%
1Y
120.6%
GSL
US$41.88
Global Ship Lease
7D
-4.9%
1Y
39.1%
Analysis Article • Aug 08

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) Price Target To US$51.00

Global Ship Lease, Inc. ( NYSE:GSL ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with...
EDRY
US$36.39
EuroDry
7D
44.5%
1Y
241.0%
Narrative Update • Aug 08

EDRY: New Eco Vessels And Revised Assumptions Will Shape Long Term Earnings

Analysts have revised their price target for EuroDry to $38.00, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for EuroDry EuroDry signed two contracts with Hengli Shipbuilding in Dalian for the construction of two 82,000 DWT Kamsarmax bulk carriers that meet EEDI phase 3 design standards, with delivery scheduled in the first and second quarters of 2028.
DAC
US$138.32
Danaos
7D
-2.6%
1Y
46.0%
Narrative Update • Aug 06

DAC: Backlog Strength And Financing Will Support Steady Future Profitability

Analysts have raised their price target on Danaos to $155 from $140, citing strong Q2 results and a record $4.6b contracted revenue backlog as the main factors supporting the updated view. What’s in the News for Danaos Danaos reported its second quarter and half year 2026 results for the period ended June 30, 2026, highlighting performance from both container and drybulk vessel segments.
GNK
US$25.06
Genco Shipping & Trading
7D
-4.5%
1Y
55.1%
USEA
US$2.66
United Maritime
7D
1.1%
1Y
71.6%
CMRE
US$14.43
Costamare
7D
-6.7%
1Y
35.6%
KEX
US$132.49
Kirby
7D
1.5%
1Y
36.1%
TORO
US$5.74
Toro
7D
7.3%
1Y
106.5%
QNME
US$0.47
Quanome Technologies
7D
49.8%
1Y
-44.2%
PXS
US$4.95
Pyxis Tankers
7D
2.1%
1Y
94.9%