What one share of Global Ship Lease holds
November 15, 2018, the Company completed a transformative transaction and acquired Poseidon Containers’ 20 containerships, one of which, the Argos, was contracted to be sold, which sale was completed in December 2018, (the “Poseidon Transaction”).
Global Ship Lease’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the latest fiscal year to 2025-12-31; the balance sheet is as of 2025-12-31.
| Sales | $21.32 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $11.32 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.39 |
| Free cash flow | $14.30 |
| Dividends | $2.12 |
| Cash and investments | $7.63 |
| Debt | $19.19 |
| Book value | $50.15 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $22.20 | $0.80 | $8.83 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $70.16 |
| 2015 | $27.68 | −$5.36 | $18.16 | −$7.70 | — | $66.59 |
| 2016 | $27.88 | −$11.39 | $0.00 | $11.98 | — | $55.30 |
| 2017 | $26.55 | −$12.89 | $0.00 | $11.15 | — | $42.28 |
| 2018 | $19.29 | −$7.42 | $1.40 | $4.46 | — | $35.08 |
| 2019 | $10.51 | $1.48 | $0.38 | $3.38 | — | $23.15 |
| 2020 | $9.18 | $1.22 | $0.13 | $3.26 | — | $26.20 |
| 2021 | $12.62 | $4.60 | $0.13 | $6.86 | — | $19.54 |
| 2022 | $17.36 | $7.62 | $0.15 | $8.66 | — | $26.85 |
| 2023 | $18.78 | $8.21 | $0.55 | $9.89 | — | $33.66 |
| 2024 | $19.98 | $9.67 | $0.36 | $11.73 | — | $41.29 |
| 2025 | $21.32 | $11.32 | $0.39 | $14.30 | — | $50.15 |
Common questions about Global Ship Lease
How much does one share of Global Ship Lease earn?
Over its latest fiscal year, each share of Global Ship Lease earned $11.32 of profit on $21.32 of sales, keeping about 53¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Global Ship Lease pay a dividend?
Yes. Global Ship Lease paid $2.12 per share in dividends over its latest fiscal year. That’s about 19¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Global Ship Lease’s book value per share?
Global Ship Lease’s book value is $50.15 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of December 31, 2025.
How much cash and debt does each share of Global Ship Lease have?
Each share of Global Ship Lease has $7.63 of cash and investments and $19.19 of debt, as of December 31, 2025.
What is Global Ship Lease’s free cash flow per share?
$14.30 per share over its latest fiscal year. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Global Ship Lease’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.80 in 2014 to $11.32 in 2025, growing about 27.2% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Global Ship Lease bought back shares?
Global Ship Lease’s share count rose about 476% from 2014 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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