StealthGas Inc.(GASS)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
GASS•NASDAQ
$8.51
5.0× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutStealthGas Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides seaborne transportation services to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) producers and users internationally. It also provides crude oil and natural gas. The company's carriers carry various petroleum gas products in liquefied form, including propane, butane, butadiene, isopropane, propylene, and vinyl chloride monomer; and refined petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, and jet fuel, as well as edible oils and chemicals. As of December 31, 2021, it had a fleet of 44 LPG carriers with a total capacity of 389,426 cubic meters; three medium range product carriers with a total capacity of 140,000 deadweight tons (dwt); and one Aframax crude oil tanker with a total capacity of 115,804 dwt. StealthGas Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Athens, Greece.Show more
- Revenue$173M+3.5%
- EBITDA$80M-6.5%
- Net Income$61M-13.2%
- EPS (Diluted)1.69-11.1%
- Gross Margin39.19%-11.9%
- EBITDA Margin46.47%-9.7%
- Operating Margin31.81%-11.1%
- Net Margin35.02%-16.1%
- ROE9.21%-22.5%
GASS Price & Volume
StealthGas Inc. (GASS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Fortress Balance Sheet Masks Stagnant Capital Deployment
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strong
Financial:Fortress
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Regional trade route volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- StealthGas has successfully achieved a debt-free status with a 0.00 debt-to-equity ratio, providing a robust defensive foundation in the volatile marine shipping sector.
- However, the company's inability to translate its $131.2M cash position into consistent shareholder returns or growth, combined with gross margins that have compressed from 52.5% in 2023Q4 to 34.3% in 2026Q1, suggests a lack of clear strategic direction.
- Investors should monitor whether management can pivot from its current defensive posture to a more aggressive capital allocation strategy to address the persistent valuation discount reflected in its 0.42 price-to-book ratio.
Verdict Logic
while the company trades at a low 4.83 P/E ratio, the lack of dividend payouts and inconsistent free cash flow generation suggest that the current valuation discount may persist until management demonstrates a clear plan for its $131.2M cash hoard.
GASS Growth Metrics
StealthGas Inc. (GASS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years2.05%
5 Years3.61%
3 Years4.27%
TTM3.73%
Profit CAGR
10 Years37.2%
5 Years38.31%
3 Years20.98%
TTM-5.69%
EPS CAGR
10 Years39.63%
5 Years40.38%
3 Years23.37%
TTM-7.49%
Return on Capital
10 Years4.11%
5 Years5.83%
3 Years7.55%
Last Year7.99%
GASS Recent Earnings
StealthGas Inc. (GASS) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 11/12 qtrs (92%)●Beat Revenue 10/12 qtrs (83%)
Q3 2026Latest
Jun 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.40+5.3%
$0.38
Rev
$43M+11.6%
$38M
Q2 2026
Mar 2, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.36+12.5%
$0.32
Rev
$39M-1.1%
$40M
Q4 2025
Nov 25, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.39+25.8%
$0.31
Rev
$45M+12.4%
$40M
Q3 2025
Aug 25, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.59+96.7%
$0.30
Rev
$47M+8.6%
$44M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026Latest | Jun 5, 2026 | $0.40vs $0.38+5.3% | $43Mvs $38M+11.6% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.36vs $0.32+12.5% | $39Mvs $40M-1.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | $0.39vs $0.31+25.8% | $45Mvs $40M+12.4% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | $0.59vs $0.30+96.7% | $47Mvs $44M+8.6% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for StealthGas Inc. (GASS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8.51 | $316.45M | 5.04 | 3.53% | 35.02% | 9.21% | — | |
| $50.50 | $5.14B | 77.68 | 51.14% | 30.1% | 6.4% | — | |
| $30.37 | $1.64B | 22.01 | -2.44% | 22.26% | 10.36% | — | |
| $9.67 | $511.23M | 5.31 | -10.76% | 17.84% | 7.48% | — | |
| $20.09 | $1.31B | 13.67 | 3.58% | 18.84% | 8.68% | — | |
| $3.59 | $130.61M | 2.12 | 0.14% | 41.6% | 14.03% | — |
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GASS Frequently Asked Questions
StealthGas Inc. (GASS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is StealthGas Inc.'s revenue?
StealthGas Inc. (GASS) reported $174.0M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 11853% increase from $1.5M in 2004.
How fast is StealthGas Inc. growing?
StealthGas Inc. (GASS) grew revenue by 3.5% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is GASS profitable?
Yes, StealthGas Inc. (GASS) is profitable, generating $62.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (35.0% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is GASS's return on equity?
StealthGas Inc. (GASS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.2%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is StealthGas Inc.'s free cash flow?
StealthGas Inc. (GASS) generated $56.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.