GSL
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Global Ship Lease (GSL) closed at $37.80 as of 2026-03-20, trading 84.7% above its 200-week moving average of $20.46. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 82.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.76 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 870 weeks of data, GSL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 41 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GSL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +58.8%.
With a market cap of $1358 million, GSL is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 13.4%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 25.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 0.8x book value.
GSL passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 16.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GSL would have grown to $501, compared to $886 for the S&P 500. GSL has returned 10.1% annualized vs 13.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GSL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GSL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying GSL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +51.7% after 12 months (median +45.0%), compared to +16.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 89% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +23.0% vs +32.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GSL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GSL has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +58.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Mar 2010 | 33 | 58.6% | +87.5% | +484.2% |
| Mar 2010 | Apr 2010 | 1 | 2.5% | +195.2% | +203.5% |
| Jul 2010 | Aug 2010 | 3 | 7.7% | +105.5% | +195.8% |
| Aug 2011 | Mar 2012 | 31 | 45.8% | +4.4% | +119.1% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 2 | 2.8% | +45.2% | +126.1% |
| Nov 2012 | Dec 2012 | 7 | 9.4% | +84.5% | +147.7% |
| Apr 2014 | Jun 2014 | 7 | 5.0% | +33.8% | +79.3% |
| Jun 2014 | Dec 2014 | 25 | 19.8% | +39.1% | +70.2% |
| Oct 2015 | Nov 2020 | 264 | 73.7% | -66.4% | +68.3% |
| Average | 41 | — | +58.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GSL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Global Ship Lease (GSL) is currently 84.7% above its 200-week moving average of $20.46. It would need to fall to $20.46 to cross below the line.
What is GSL's 200-week moving average price?
Global Ship Lease's 200-week moving average is $20.46 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GSL drops below its 200-week moving average?
GSL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +58.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 41 weeks on average.
Is GSL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GSL as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 66. Free cash flow yield is 13.4%. Return on equity is 25.5%. Price-to-book is 0.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GSL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 16.8 years, $100 invested in GSL would have grown to $501, compared to $886 for the S&P 500. That's 10.1% annualized vs 13.9% for the index. GSL has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GSL pay a dividend?
Yes. Global Ship Lease currently pays a dividend yield of 661.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20