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.
| Price | $10.02 |
| Market Cap | $379M |
| P/E (TTM) | 6.11 |
| P/E (Forward) | 6.64 |
| Price/Book | 0.52 |
| Return on Equity | 9.2% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 8.4% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 |
| Gross Margin | 53.8% |
| Operating Margin | 25.8% |
| Revenue Growth | -9.4% |
| Free Cash Flow | $-22M |
StealthGas Inc. operates in the Marine Shipping industry, part of the Industrials sector (Greece).