StealthGas Inc. (GASS) — Stock Score Summary

StealthGas Inc. (GASS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 98/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (63/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. StealthGas, an LPG/LNG shipping company, is a strong thematic beneficiary of both 'Geopolitical Energy Re-Pricing' and 'Reshaping Global Value Chains'. Ongoing geopolitical disruptions (e.g., Red Sea) are structurally altering shipping routes and increasing demand for specialized vessels, leading to higher freight rates and asset values which the market may not fully price. This presents a powerful asymmetric opportunity. However, shipping is an asset-heavy, cyclical industry, and its quality score (Q:62) is borderline, posing a challenge to the fund's strict 'quality compounder' definition.

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$10.02
Market Cap$379M
P/E (TTM)6.11
P/E (Forward)6.64
Price/Book0.52
Return on Equity9.2%
Return on Invested Capital8.4%
Debt/Equity0.01
Gross Margin53.8%
Operating Margin25.8%
Revenue Growth-9.4%
Free Cash Flow$-22M

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 98/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (63), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does StealthGas Inc. have an economic moat?
StealthGas Inc. (GASS) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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 98/100. 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).