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StealthGas Inc. · Industrials · Greece · $353M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

95
StockRank
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Q
67
V
83
M
50
P/E (TTM)
5.4x
ROE
9.3%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

StealthGas operates small pressurised LPG carriers on a mix of period charters, and the group has materially reduced leverage while securing forward charter coverage, which underpins the cheap value score (V84). Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance. Contracted charter coverage plus deleveraging is the supportive evidence.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

StealthGas Inc. is an international shipping company owning and operating a large fleet of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers. It operates one of the world's largest fleets of small-to-medium sized LPG carriers, serving a niche market for regional and specialized gas transportation. The company is a leading player in seaborne LPG transportation, offering critical logistical services.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue152.8M143.5M167.3M173.2M4.3%174.0M171.3M159.4M-4.1%
EPS0.901.381.911.6422.1%1.691.821.43-6.6%
Shares38.2M36.1M37.0M37.2M-2.7%37.2M
Debt277.1M123.6M84.9M0.1M-92.8%72.1K
Equity517.9M549.7M626.5M690.3M10.1%
Op CF66.6M77.4M103.5M85.2M8.6%75.4M
Inv CF-17.3M111.3M-64.5M16.7M
Fin CF-25.9M-174.2M-38.3M-87.3M
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8.568.849.139.419.69Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$9.49
RSI (14)
65.5
52W High
$10.55
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
67
ROIC
8.7%53.8
ROE
9.3%53.1
GP/Assets
12.7%37.7
Op. Margin
27.1%93.1
FCF/Assets
11.9%88.7
Piotroski
544.0
Int. Cover
50.0x88.1
D/E Ratio
0.00x97.7
Current Ratio
8.90x97.7
Value
83
P/E (TTM)
5.4x96.6
EV/EBITDA
2.6x96.8
P/FCF
4.2x92.3
P/B
0.5x94.4
P/S
2.0x40.6
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
50
52W High %
90%77.7
RS 6M
-7%59.4
SMA 50/200
1.03x61.4
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%14.3
EPS Rev 12W
0.0%46.5
EPS Improve
-11%14.7
Q Growth
13%50.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$353M
P/E (Forward)
6.1x
Gross Margin
52.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of GASS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
GASSStealthGas Inc.(you)$353M95Strong Buy
SHIPSeanergy Maritime Holdings Corp$385M98Strong Buy
OLTH.ATThessaloniki Port Authority Societe Anonyme$453M94Strong Buy
DSXDiana Shipping Inc.$346M87Strong Buy
ESEAEuroseas Ltd.$541M100Strong Buy
EDRYEuroDry Ltd.$144M95Strong Buy
GSLGlobal Ship Lease, Inc.$1.6B99Strong Buy
NMMNavios Maritime Partners L.P.$2.2B91Strong Buy
SBLKStar Bulk Carriers Corp.$3.4B95Strong Buy
PPA.ATPiraeus Port Authority S.A.$1.2B71Buy

Peer medians: ROE 13.2% · P/E 11.6x · Gross margin 47.3%

StealthGas Inc. (GASS): Stock Score Summary

StealthGas Inc. (GASS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 95/100 based on Quality (67/100), Value (83/100), and Momentum (50/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. StealthGas operates small pressurised LPG carriers on a mix of period charters, and the group has materially reduced leverage while securing forward charter coverage, which underpins the cheap value score (V84). Nothing adverse is known on accounting, solvency or governance. Contracted charter coverage plus deleveraging is the supportive evidence.

StealthGas Inc. is an international shipping company owning and operating a large fleet of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers. It operates one of the world's largest fleets of small-to-medium sized LPG carriers, serving a niche market for regional and specialized gas transportation. The company is a leading player in seaborne LPG transportation, offering critical logistical services.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$9.49
Market Cap$353M
P/E (TTM)5.45
P/E (Forward)6.10
Price/Book0.47
Return on Equity9.3%
Return on Invested Capital8.7%
Debt/Equity0.00x
Gross Margin52.0%
Operating Margin27.1%
Revenue Growth1.9%
Free Cash Flow$85M

StealthGas Inc. operates in the Marine Shipping industry, part of the Industrials sector (Greece).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is StealthGas Inc.’s (GASS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for StealthGas Inc. (GASS) is 95/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (67), Value (83), and Momentum (50) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does StealthGas Inc. have an economic moat?
StealthGas Inc. (GASS) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is StealthGas Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for StealthGas Inc. (GASS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 95/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is StealthGas Inc. in?
StealthGas Inc. (GASS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Marine Shipping industry (Greece).