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Global Ship Lease Profit Margin

Valuation check: GSL's profit margin is 49.5%, above the Industrials sector average of 10.29%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

47.68%
4.14% YoY

As of Jun 2026

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

49.50%
7.49% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Jun 2026

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Profit Margin History

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Profit Margin Comparison

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Annual Profit Margin Growth Rate (%)

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Global Ship Lease (GSL) FAQ

Global Ship Lease (GSL) currently reports a profit margin of 49.5% as of June 2026. That compares with 53.51% in the prior-year period — down 7.5% year over year. That is above the Industrials sector average of 10.29%. Use the charts on this page to explore Global Ship Lease's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Global Ship Lease's profit margin decreased from 53.51% to 49.5% — a 7.5% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Global Ship Lease's profit margin of 49.5% is higher than the Industrials sector average of 10.29%. That is roughly 381.0% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Global Ship Lease's current 49.5% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.29%) and against GSL's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 49.5%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.29%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Global Ship Lease, and consider following GSL for alerts when major investors trade the stock.