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Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd (GNK) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd stock (GNK) is currently trading at $22.72. Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.82. Analyst consensus price target for GNK is $27.62. WallStSmart rates GNK as Underperform.

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GNK

Genco Shipping & Trading

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$22.72
$0.28 (-1.22%)
52W$10.63
$24.25
Target$27.62+21.6%

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Smart Analysis

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd (GNK) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/book, eps growth, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd (GNK) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 8.0/10
Price/BookValuation
1.048/10

Trading at 1.04x book value, attractively priced

EPS GrowthGrowth
21.70%8/10

Strong earnings growth at 21.70% per year

Institutional Own.Quality
55.73%8/10

55.73% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
12.71
Attractive
GNK Target Price
$27.62
29% Upside

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd (GNK) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 3.3/10
PEG RatioValuation
N/A0/10

PEG ratio is negative or unavailable

Return on EquityProfitability
-0.50%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Profit MarginProfitability
-1.28%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Market CapQuality
$964M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Operating MarginProfitability
17.30%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Price/SalesValuation
2.826/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.82x sales

Revenue GrowthGrowth
10.80%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 10.80% per year

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd (GNK) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.04) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 21.70%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (N/A), Price/Sales (2.82) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 10.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -0.50%, Operating Margin at 17.30%, Profit Margin at -1.28%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -0.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 10.80% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. PEG Ratio and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

GNK Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

GNK's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.82x trades 56% above its historical average of 1.81x (80th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 36% below its historical high of 4.42x set in Aug 2017, and 1662% above its historical low of 0.16x in Jun 2016. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd (GNK) · INDUSTRIALSMARINE SHIPPING

The Big Picture

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 342M with 11% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -1.3% profit margin.

Key Findings

Low Leverage

Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 56M in cash.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -1.3% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -58M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.4%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Debt management: total debt of 200M is significantly higher than cash (56M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor MARINE SHIPPING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Bottom Line

Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd(GNK)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

MARINE SHIPPING

Country

USA

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, is dedicated to the shipping of dry bulk cargo worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

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299 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, 10171