StealthGas (GASS)
Market Price (11/18/2025): $6.89 | Market Cap: $246.7 MilSector: Industrials | Industry: Marine Transportation
StealthGas (GASS)
Market Price (11/18/2025): $6.89Market Cap: $246.7 MilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Marine Transportation
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 25%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 20%, FCF Yield is 32% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -26% | |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -22% | ||
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14% | ||
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 34% | ||
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 52%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46% | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 34% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Future of Freight, Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include Freight Technology, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 25%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 20%, FCF Yield is 32% |
| Cash is significant % of market capNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -22% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14% |
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 34% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 52%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 34% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Future of Freight, Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include Freight Technology, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -26% |
Market Valuation & Key Metrics
GASS Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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Here are the key points for why StealthGas (GASS) stock moved by 3.8% between July 31, 2025, and November 18, 2025:
1. Stellar Second Quarter 2025 Financial Performance: StealthGas reported robust financial results for the second quarter of 2025, released on August 25, 2025, which significantly surpassed analyst expectations. The company achieved record-high quarterly revenues of $47.2 million, marking a 13% increase year-over-year, and an adjusted net income that rose 35% from the previous quarter. Earnings per share (EPS) were reported at $0.59, considerably higher than the forecasted $0.34. This strong performance led to an immediate 6.35% increase in the stock price in pre-market trading following the announcement.
2. Achievement of Debt-Free Status: As of July 2025, StealthGas successfully completed its deleveraging strategy by repaying $85.8 million in debt during 2025, resulting in its entire owned fleet becoming debt-free. This significant improvement in financial stability was a major highlight in the Q2 2025 earnings report.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| GASS Return | -31% | 3% | 27% | 141% | -13% | 22% | 131% |
| Peers Return | 0% | 53% | 7% | 10% | 117% | 9% | 324% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 13% | 107% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| GASS Win Rate | 50% | 42% | 58% | 75% | 42% | 60% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 28% | 37% | 42% | 43% | 42% | 56% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| GASS Max Drawdown | -50% | 0% | -8% | -5% | -25% | -12% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -34% | -1% | -10% | -17% | -18% | -31% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: GSL, GNK, PANL, CMDB, HTCO.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 11/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | GASS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -41.3% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 70.4% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 329 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -50.6% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 102.3% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 806 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -41.2% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 69.9% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1269 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -86.1% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 616.9% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 1480 days |
Compare to GSL, GNK, PANL, CMDB, HTCO
In The Past
StealthGas's stock fell -41.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 6/15/2022. A -41.3% loss requires a 70.4% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to GASS. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | GEO | GEO | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -10.3% | -10.3% | -14.1% |
| 10312025 | RUN | Sunrun | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | -10.2% | -10.2% | -17.5% |
| 10312025 | PLPC | Preformed Line Products | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | -3.4% | -3.4% | -4.8% |
| 10172025 | VRSK | Verisk Analytics | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -7.1% | -7.1% | -10.5% |
| 10102025 | CARR | Carrier Global | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -4.2% | -4.2% | -4.2% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | GEO | GEO | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -10.3% | -10.3% | -14.1% |
| 10312025 | RUN | Sunrun | Special | Short Squeeze PotentialShort Squeeze PotentialHas potential for a short squeeze. High short interest, rising short interest and high debt. | -10.2% | -10.2% | -17.5% |
| 10312025 | PLPC | Preformed Line Products | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | -3.4% | -3.4% | -4.8% |
| 10172025 | VRSK | Verisk Analytics | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -7.1% | -7.1% | -10.5% |
| 10102025 | CARR | Carrier Global | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -4.2% | -4.2% | -4.2% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 12.29 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.6 |
| Rev LTM | 456 |
| Op Inc LTM | 48 |
| FCF LTM | 38 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 40 |
| CFO LTM | 74 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 90 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 8.9% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | -1.8% |
| Rev Chg Q | 10.9% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.7% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 20.2% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 20.8% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.6% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 32.8% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 39.7% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 9.3% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 18.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.6 |
| P/S | 1.6 |
| P/EBIT | 8.1 |
| P/E | 3.6 |
| P/CFO | 5.1 |
| Total Yield | 15.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 5.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 16.0% |
| D/E | 0.3 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 15.7% |
| 3M Rtn | 22.0% |
| 6M Rtn | 32.9% |
| 12M Rtn | 11.8% |
| 3Y Rtn | 93.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 15.6% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 20.6% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 21.0% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 0.4% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 24.7% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 8252025 | 6-K 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5302025 | 6-K 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 4282025 | 20-F 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11262024 | 6-K 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 9062024 | 6-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5232024 | 6-K 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 4292024 | 20-F 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11222023 | 6-K 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8212023 | 6-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5252023 | 6-K 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 4272023 | 20-F 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11212022 | 6-K 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8252022 | 6-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5262022 | 6-K 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 4292022 | 20-F 12/31/2021 |
| 9302021 | 12092021 | 6-K 9/30/2021 |
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