Containership leasing entity, Global Ship Leasing (GSL) actually reported their Q3 2024 numbers a few weeks ago. On a holiday (11/11), so I blame them on that. Included in the release
- Operating rev of $174.1M
- Net Income to common shareholders of $78.8M
- Dividend in Q2 had been bumped up to 45c/sh. Maintained for Q3
- YTD thru 09/30/24 added almost $600M of backlog
- GSL has both a share purchase program and a share offering program.
If one just looks at their fleet age, one might be turned off by the number of old vessels. But, in doing so, one would miss a very well run company. In Q3 2024, GSL received a ratings upgrade from multiple ratings entities, their debt is manageable, and the company consistently delivers great operating and net margins (over 45% net margin for the latest quarter).
While GSL has old vessels, renewals by Maersk on each of 7 23-yo vessels, suggest a liner major has no concerns with vessel age (in 2024). Each of the vessels has a second renewal option in H1 2025. Will have to wait and see if Maersk opts to renew some, or all, of those vessels. GSL just arranged a new “debt punt” that moves a good chunk of the company debt out a few years. In addition, it unencumbers more vessels
Had a small GSL stake to start the year. Closed out the position in Q1 2024. Additional price correction will make me quite interested in restarting a position in this name.