Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (GSL) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±5.3% Move

$41.74 -1.37% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $41.56

Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (GSL) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.52B
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As of 2026-11-02, Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (NYSE: GSL) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $41.74 (-1.37% 1D, market cap $1.52B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, GSL ranks #245 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), GSL carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 3.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 16.6%. By comparison, FLNG (FLEX LNG Ltd.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E 20.7x, ROIC 6.9%, cap $1.55B) and TEN (Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 10.2x, ROIC 6.6%, cap $1.64B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GSL leads on earnings multiple (3.6x) while GSL leads on capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC).

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Per GSL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001430725), Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) generated $766.5M in revenue (+7.8% YoY), $416.5M in net income, and $528.3M in free cash flow against $2.86B in total assets and $541.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $41.56 (-0.44%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 68.9% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 65/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 55.6% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C
Cash (15)Whales (8)SEC (11)Macro (15)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.1% Base Target
$51 Bull$43 Base$34 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for GSL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (65/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY GSL SCORES 65/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 68.9% FCF Margin ($528.3M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
73
Grade B$45.22-9.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
70
Grade B$40.80+2.9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
68
Grade B-$41.99-0.6% Next Q
Current
65
Grade C$41.74+1.3% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 65/100 (C) score, GSL faces multiple-compression risk if 3.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($44.18) or 200D SMA ($40.59) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($43.05) toward Bear Floor ($33.58).

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±5.3% Swing Band

±$2.21 Expected Swing
$39.53 (-5.3%)Spot $41.74$43.95 (+5.3%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

GSL Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 65/100

Trailing EPS: $11.59 • YoY Revenue Growth: 7.8%

Model Bullish Setup (65/100)Model Risk Weight (35/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$766.5M$416.5M$528.3M52%
FY 20242024-12-31$711.1M$353.6M$423.3M52%
FY 20232023-12-31$674.8M$304.5M$375.0M52%
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GSL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +5.01%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $42.22H $42.32L $41.74C $41.74VOL 150.4K
RES: $49.40SUP: $40.31SMA50: $44.18SMA200: $40.59
$47.43$43.86$40.28$36.71$33.13RES $49.40SUP $40.31$41.742026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
-15.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +7.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #245 of 1011 ⚔️ FLNG vs GSL Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (GSL vs. FLNG, TEN, NAT, NVGS)

Industry: Marine Transportation (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (GSL) ranks #245 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #452 by equity capitalization ($1.52B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GSL leads on earnings valuation at 3.6x trailing P/E, while GSL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.6% ROIC and — gross margin. TEN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with GSL at 65/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
GSL ACTIVE
Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A)
C 65/100 3.6x — 16.6% -1.37% $1.52B Benchmark Subject
FLNG
FLEX LNG Ltd.
D 46/100 20.7x — 6.9% -0.98% $1.55B /flng-vs-gsl →
TEN
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd
B 72/100 10.2x — 6.6% -1.21% $1.64B /ten-vs-gsl →
NAT
Nordic American Tankers Limited
C 62/100 139.9x 62.3% 4.6% -2.47% $1.72B /nat-vs-gsl →
NVGS
Navigator Holdings Ltd. (Marshall Islands)
C- 60/100 13.4x — 12.2% -0.92% $1.34B /nvgs-vs-gsl →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001430725

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (GSL) reported GAAP revenue of $766.5M (+7.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $711.1M , and +13.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $416.5M, operating cash flow of $528.3M, and free cash flow of $528.3M (+24.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, GSL closed FY2025 with $2.86B in total assets against $541.6M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.30, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $766.5M $416.5M $528.3M $528.3M $2.86B $541.6M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $711.1M $353.6M $430.1M $423.3M $2.37B $538.8M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $674.8M $304.5M $375.0M $375.0M — —

3. GSL Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is GSL stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (NYSE: GSL) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $41.74 (-1.37% 1D, market cap $1.52B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, GSL ranks #245 in composite RQD confidence.

How does GSL compare to FLNG and TEN in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), GSL carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 3.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 16.6%. By comparison, FLNG (FLEX LNG Ltd.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E 20.7x, ROIC 6.9%, cap $1.55B) and TEN (Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 10.2x, ROIC 6.6%, cap $1.64B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GSL leads on earnings multiple (3.6x) while GSL leads on capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GSL?

Per GSL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001430725), Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) generated $766.5M in revenue (+7.8% YoY), $416.5M in net income, and $528.3M in free cash flow against $2.86B in total assets and $541.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is GSL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

GSL last traded at $41.74 (-1.37% on volume of 272,900 shares), positioning the stock -5.52% below its 50-day simple moving average ($44.18) and +2.83% above its 200-day simple moving average ($40.59). Across its 52-week range of $30.58 to $46.57, GSL sits at the 69.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.3% ($39.53 to $43.95).

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When is GSL's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (GSL)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is GSL stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±5.3% event move for GSL, spanning a range between $39.53 and $43.95.

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GSL — Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:28:55Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, GSL scores 65 out of 100, a letter grade of C, labeled "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 15 of 20 (ROIC 16.6%; FCF yield 0%), Whale 13F Flow at 8 of 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 16 of 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 15 of 20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 11 of 20 (Altman Z 2.3; Piotroski F 9/9; Debt/Equity 0.3).

For a prospective investor, the strongest pillar is insider conviction, which is the highest-scoring component. The weakest is institutional flow at 8 of 20, indicating limited institutional-positioning support in the data. The forensic balance sheet earns a middling 11 of 20 despite a Piotroski F-Score of 9/9, which is a strong reading, because the Altman Z-Score of 2.3 sits in the range the source data does not further characterize. The cash engine score is tempered by a reported FCF yield of 0%, even though ROIC is 16.6%. Beta of 1.0 places the stock in line with the market for volatility sensitivity. Overall the rating reads as balanced: quality signals in insider flow and balance sheet strength are offset by weak institutional support and a zero FCF yield. Valuation tradeoffs appear in the market data, where trailing P/E of 3.6 and EV/EBITDA of 4.1 are low, while the 5% dividend yield is also reported. Upside drivers in the data are the low multiples and the insider cluster; the principal drag is the absence of institutional accumulation. This is educational analysis, not personalized advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
42.32$1.52B3.63.54.111.595%1.0$30.58 - $46.5716.6%

Business

Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (GSL) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector and Marine Transportation industry, per the Profile. The profile describes a market capitalization of $1.5B. Not available in source data for detailed products, customers, or revenue-generation model beyond sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$766.5M$435.1M$416.5MN/A$528.3M$273.9M$541.6M
FY 2024$711.1M$379.1M$353.6MN/A$423.3M$141.4M$538.8M
FY 2023$674.8M$343.2M$304.5MN/A$375.0MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue, operating income, net income, and free cash flow rose in each reported year. Per the market data, operating margin is 56.8% and net margin is 54.3%, with gross margin reported as 0%. ROIC is 16.6%. The Altman Z-Score is 2.3 and the Piotroski F-Score is 9/9, both per the Roarable RQD rating. Debt/Equity is 0.3 per the same source. Cash rose from $141.4M to $273.9M between FY 2024 and FY 2025 while reported debt was $541.6M.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Per the news wire, GSL expanded its newbuild orderbook to 17 containerships (Yahoo Finance, 1h ago, YELLOW).
  • Per the news wire, a Seeking Alpha item references contracted earnings and a larger fleet renewal bill (3h ago, GREEN, CATALYST).
  • Per the news wire, a Benzinga item reports an insider sale by George Giannopoulos totaling $346K (6h ago, YELLOW).
  • Per the news wire, a Simply Wall St item discusses a loan facility and possible undervaluation (9h ago, YELLOW).
  • Per the news wire, Yahoo Finance reports a $1 Billion loan facility (12h ago, YELLOW).
  • Per the news wire, Stock Titan reports the company will release results before markets open Nov. 9, with a call at 10:30 a.m. (15h ago, YELLOW).
  • Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply chain is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What are the contracted charter terms and counterparties underlying the reported contracted earnings, and how long do they run?
  • What is the cost and timing of the 17-vessel newbuild program, and how is it funded against the $1 Billion loan facility?
  • Why is FCF yield reported as 0% when FY 2025 free cash flow is $528.3M, and how is that yield calculated?
  • What drove the EPS fields reported as N/A across all periods, and what is the per-share earnings history?
  • What are the reported cash and debt figures for FY 2023, which are listed as N/A?

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GSL Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $41.74?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is GSL (C • RQD 65/100) a Buy at $42.32?

Welcome to the GSL (Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 65/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Marine Transportation. Bulls point to capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

FO ForensicBear Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $35.13 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $42.32

Pump the brakes on GSL — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on GSL, but look at what you are paying: 3.6x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $48.67 (+15.0%)
Spot @ $42.32

GSL cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on GSL, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Marine Transportation and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $42.32 (52-wk range $30.58 - $46.57), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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