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TOP Ships Inc. (TOPS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

TOP Ships Inc. stock (TOPS) is currently trading at $3.25. TOP Ships Inc. PE ratio is 1.44. TOP Ships Inc. PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.17. Analyst consensus price target for TOPS is $29.00. WallStSmart rates TOPS as Hold.

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TOPS

TOP Ships Inc.

NYSE MKTENERGY
$3.25
$0.12 (-3.56%)
52W$3.08
$11.47
Target$29.00+792.3%

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TOPS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · TOP Ships Inc. (TOPS)

Margin of Safety
+95.4%
Strong Buy Zone
TOPS Fair Value
$107.64
Graham Formula
Current Price
$3.25
$104.39 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $107.64
Overvalued
Price $3.25
Graham IV $107.64
Analyst $29.00

TOPS trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $107.64, offering a 95% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

WallStSmart

Smart Analysis

TOP Ships Inc. (TOPS) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

60
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
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 operating margin, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

TOP Ships Inc. (TOPS) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Operating MarginProfitability
41.60%10/10

Keeps $42 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Price/SalesValuation
0.1710/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
0.1110/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

EPS GrowthGrowth
290.00%10/10

Earnings per share surging 290.00% year-over-year

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
1.444
Undervalued
Trailing P/E
1.444
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.175
Undervalued
TOPS Target Price
$29
519% Upside

TOP Ships Inc. (TOPS) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 3.2/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
4.10%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 4.10% annually

Institutional Own.Quality
1.52%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 1.52%

Market CapQuality
$15M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Return on EquityProfitability
7.94%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

Profit MarginProfitability
12.10%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue

TOP Ships Inc. (TOPS) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 60/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.17), Price/Book (0.11) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 41.60%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 290.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 7.94%, Profit Margin at 12.10%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 7.94% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.10% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high 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

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Price/Sales) and negatives (Revenue Growth, Institutional Own.). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

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.

TOPS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

TOPS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.17x trades 20% below its historical average of 0.22x (68th percentile). The current valuation is 91% below its historical high of 2.03x set in Nov 2004, and 1650% above its historical low of 0.01x in Jul 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for TOP Ships Inc. (TOPS) · ENERGYOIL & GAS MIDSTREAM

The Big Picture

TOP Ships Inc. operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 88M with 4% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.1% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 17M in free cash flow and 17M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can TOP Ships Inc. push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 2.43, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Debt management: total debt of 251M is significantly higher than cash (8M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact TOP Ships Inc..

Bottom Line

TOP Ships Inc. offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

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.

Insider Transactions

Total Buys
0
Total Sells
0

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 11:29:09 AM

About TOP Ships Inc.(TOPS)

Exchange

NYSE MKT

Sector

ENERGY

Industry

OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM

Country

USA

Top Ships Inc. owns and operates tankers globally. The company is headquartered in Maroussi, Greece.