Global Ship Lease Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Global Ship Lease's CEO is Tom Lister, appointed in Mar 2024, has a tenure of 2.17 years. directly owns 1.56% of the company’s shares, worth $22.83M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 7.5 years and 7.5 years respectively.
Key information
Tom Lister
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | 2.2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.6% |
| Management average tenure | 7.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Global Ship Lease: Own It For The 6% Yield, With More Dividend Hikes On The Horizon (Rating Upgrade)
Apr 23
GSL: Future Returns Will Depend On Sub 10,000 TEU Exposure Despite Overvaluation
Narrative Update on Global Ship Lease The average analyst price target for Global Ship Lease has moved up by $6, from $42 to $48, with analysts pointing to the company's exposure to sub 10,000 TEU vessels and the associated benefits of longer ton miles and tighter vessel supply as key supports for this updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a more optimistic stance on Global Ship Lease, with a higher price target of $48 cited alongside the view that the company is in a "win/win" position over the longer term.
GSL: Sub 10,000 TEU Focus And Longer Ton Miles Will Support Upside
Analysts have raised the 12 month price target on Global Ship Lease to $48 from $42, citing what they view as a solid position for the company given its focus on sub 10,000 TEU vessels and the resulting exposure to longer ton miles and tighter vessel supply. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to the new US$48 price target as a sign of confidence in Global Ship Lease's ability to execute on its current positioning in the containership market.GSL: Sub 10,000 TEU Focus Will Benefit From Longer Ton Miles
Analysts have lifted their price target on Global Ship Lease to $48 from $42, pointing to what they see as a favorable position for the company's sub-10,000 TEU fleet in light of longer-ton miles and a tighter supply of comparable vessels. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have highlighted Global Ship Lease as being in what they describe as a win/win position over the long term, pointing to a mix of fleet profile, market conditions, and contracted exposure as key supports for their higher valuation work.GSL: Sub 10,000 TEU Fleet And Charter Coverage Will Drive Upside
Narrative Update on Global Ship Lease The analyst price target for Global Ship Lease has been revised to $48 from $42. Analysts attribute the higher target to updated assumptions regarding fair value, discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E.GSL: Future Returns Will Rely On Below Market Charters Despite Overvaluation
Narrative Update on Global Ship Lease Analysts have kept their $32.00 price target for Global Ship Lease steady, with only minor model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue trend, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions informing this unchanged view. What's in the News Global Ship Lease agreed to acquire three 8,600 TEU, Korean-built containerships with ECO upgrades for a total of US$90 million, expanding its fleet footprint (Key Developments).GSL: Future Returns Will Depend On Below Market Charters Despite Overvaluation
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Global Ship Lease steady at $32.00, with small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, and future P/E reflecting updated views on risk and profitability rather than a change in their overall price target. What's in the News Global Ship Lease agreed to buy three 8,600 TEU Korean-built containerships with ECO upgrades for a total of $90 million, with delivery expected around year end 2025 (Key Developments).GSL: Future Returns Will Rely On Below Market Charter Acquisitions
Analysts kept their fair value estimate for Global Ship Lease unchanged at US$32.00 per share, noting only minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue contraction assumptions, profit margin outlook, and future P/E expectations that were not significant enough to warrant a change in their target. What's in the News Global Ship Lease agreed to purchase three 8,600 TEU Korean built containerships with ECO upgrades for a total of US$90 million, with delivery expected around year end 2025 (Key Developments).GSL: Future Earnings Will Depend On Below Market Charter Acquisitions
Analysts have maintained Global Ship Lease's fair value estimate at US$32.00, citing slightly softer assumed profit margins and revenue trends, along with a modestly lower discount rate and a future P/E of 6.36x as the key factors behind the unchanged target. What's in the News Global Ship Lease agreed to purchase three 8,600 TEU Korean-built containerships with ECO upgrades for a total of US$90 million, each with attached charters to a leading liner company at below market rates and flexible durations, with latest redeliveries in mid 2030 (Key Developments).GSL: Fleet Expansion And Below Market Charters Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Global Ship Lease to $42.00 per share, citing slightly higher long term discount rates and marginally weaker revenue growth and profit margin assumptions that are nonetheless offset by a small increase in the projected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Acquisition of three 8,600 TEU Korean built containerships with ECO upgrades for a total of $90 million, expanding the fleet to 71 vessels with 422,567 TEU of capacity and expected delivery around year end 2025 (Key Developments) Newly acquired vessels come with attached below market charters to a leading liner company, with flexible durations and latest redeliveries in mid 2030, expected to generate approximately $88 million in aggregate revenue if run to full term (Key Developments) At a through cycle scrap price of $400 per LWT, the three acquired ships are estimated to have a combined scrap value of about $40 million, supporting downside asset value (Key Developments) Update on share repurchase program, with 2,555,075 shares bought back in total, representing 7.1% of shares for $46.98 million under the authorization announced March 24, 2022 (Key Developments) Declaration of a higher third quarter 2025 dividend of $0.625 per Class A common share, payable on or about December 4, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 21, 2025 (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: unchanged at $42.00 per share, reflecting a stable overall valuation outlook Discount Rate: risen slightly from 11.06% to approximately 11.13%, implying a modestly higher required return Revenue Growth: become slightly more negative, moving from about -8.01% to roughly -8.09% annually in the long term Net Profit Margin: edged down marginally from around 41.99% to about 41.85%, indicating a small reduction in expected profitability Future P/E: increased slightly from 8.25x to approximately 8.31x, supporting the maintained fair value despite softer operating assumptionsGSL: Fleet Expansion And Locked-In Charters Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update on Global Ship Lease Analysts have maintained their price target for Global Ship Lease at $42.00 per share. They cite a slightly lower discount rate that is offset by expectations for softer revenue growth and modestly lower profit margins, leaving the overall valuation unchanged.
Strategic Initiatives Driving Future Growth for Global Ship Lease (GSL)
Global Ship Lease is executing a disciplined, multi-layered strategy centered on maximizing long-term earnings visibility, strengthening balance sheet flexibility, and positioning the fleet to capture structurally elevated charter rates. The following strategic initiatives underpin GSL’s forward growth trajectory: 1.
GSL: Buybacks And Dividend Stability Will Support Future Performance Amid Modest Shifts
Analysts have maintained their price target for Global Ship Lease at $37.67 per share, citing only minor adjustments to revenue growth projections and discount rates as the basis for this continued valuation. What's in the News Completed the repurchase of 2,555,075 shares, representing 7.1%, for $46.98 million under the buyback announced on March 24, 2022 (Company Filing) Declared a dividend of $0.625 per class A common share for the third quarter of 2025, to be paid on or about December 4, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 21, 2025 (Company Announcement) Filed a $150 million follow-on equity offering for Depositary Shares, categorized as Depositary Receipt (preferred security), under an at the market offering (Company Filing) Filed a $100 million follow-on equity offering for Class A Common Shares, categorized as common stock, under an at the market offering (Company Filing) Completed a $150 million follow-on equity offering for Depositary Shares, categorized as Depositary Receipt (preferred security), under an at the market offering (Company Filing) Valuation Changes Consensus Analyst Price Target remains unchanged at $37.67 per share.GSL: Future Margins And Lower Risk Will Offset Slower Revenue
Analysts have raised their price target for Global Ship Lease from $35.67 to $37.67. They cite adjustments in discount rate and improved profit margin expectations, which offset slower revenue growth forecasts.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.Global Ship Lease, Inc.'s (NYSE:GSL) Share Price Boosted 27% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
May 22
Is Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) A Risky Investment?
May 15Global Ship Lease: A High Yield Opportunity Amid Market Turmoil
Apr 15Global Ship Lease: 8%+ Yield, Still Very Undervalued
Jan 20Global Ship Lease: Undervalued In Current Market
Jan 07Global Ship Lease: Common Shares Are Getting More Interesting Than Preferreds
Dec 16Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.45
Nov 14Why Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) Could Be Worth Watching
Oct 30
Thriving In Uncertainty With Strategy, Risks On Horizon For Shipping Giant
Geopolitical tensions leading to rerouting and increased freight rates positively impact revenue growth and enhance future earnings predictability.Is Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) Worth US$23.1 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
Sep 09Global Ship Lease: Raised Dividend By 20%, Very Undervalued
Sep 06Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.45
Aug 17Global Ship Lease: Most Likely Still Marginally Undervalued, A Moderate Buy
Jul 17Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) Knows How To Allocate Capital Effectively
Jul 11Global Ship Lease, Inc. Might Have Already Sailed
Jul 04Is Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) Using Too Much Debt?
Jun 25Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) Stock Catapults 28% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Market
Jun 06We Like Global Ship Lease's (NYSE:GSL) Earnings For More Than Just Statutory Profit
Jun 01Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.375
May 13Global Ship Lease Stock Looks Good, But I Have Some Concerns (Rating Downgrade)
Apr 18Global Ship Lease: Predictable 7% Dividend, But Aging Fleet Is A Concern
Mar 25Global Ship Lease: Time To Sell The Preferreds (And Buy The Common Shares)
Mar 12Global Ship Lease's (NYSE:GSL) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
Mar 05Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.375
Feb 16Global Ship Lease: Is 7% Dividend Yield Worth Given Cyclical Industry?
Feb 14Global Ship Lease: Red Sea Crisis Unlikely To Significantly Boost Profits
Jan 28Global Ship Lease: Very Undervalued, 7% Yield, Low Leverage
Jan 07CEO
Tom Lister (55 yo)
2.2yrs
Tenure
Mr. Thomas A. Lister, also known as Tom, served as Chief Commercial Officer of Global Ship Lease, Inc. since August 2008 until 2024 and served as its Head of ESG since 2023 until 2024 and currently serves...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | 7.5yrs | no data | 10.24% $ 149.8m | |
| Chief Executive Officer | 2.2yrs | no data | 1.56% $ 22.8m | |
| CFO & Treasurer | 7.5yrs | no data | 1.39% $ 20.3m | |
| Chief Compliance Officer | 2yrs | no data | 0.39% $ 5.8m | |
| Company Secretary | 7.5yrs | no data | no data |
7.5yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: GSL's management team is seasoned and experienced (7.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | 7.5yrs | no data | 10.24% $ 149.8m | |
| Independent Director | no data | no data | 0.059% $ 866.1k | |
| Director | 2.2yrs | no data | 0.059% $ 866.1k | |
| Independent Director | 12yrs | no data | 0.059% $ 866.1k | |
| Independent Director | 7.5yrs | no data | 0.059% $ 866.1k | |
| Independent Director | 3.9yrs | no data | 0.059% $ 866.1k | |
| Independent Director | 7.5yrs | no data | 0.059% $ 866.1k | |
| Independent Director | 7.5yrs | no data | 0.059% $ 866.1k | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | no data | 0.059% $ 866.1k |
7.5yrs
Average Tenure
63yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: GSL's board of directors are considered experienced (7.5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 11:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Global Ship Lease, Inc. is covered by 5 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Liam Burke | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Fredrik Dybwad | Fearnley Securities |
| Omar Nokta | Jefferies LLC |