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Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (GSL) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$42.32 +0.24% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (GSL) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 64/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $1.52B

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C

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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.7% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for GSL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.6%

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Shares at $42.32: 236.3 sh

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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $33.90

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$-1,990 (-19.9%)

12M Consensus BaseTarget $43.46

$10,269

+$269 (+2.7%)

12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $51.28

$12,117

+$2,117 (+21.2%)

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Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100

● Strong Buy / Buy: 17● Hold: 9● Sell: 2

Wall Street Firm	Stance	12M Target	1Y Accuracy	Track Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity Desk	HOLD	$45	74%	A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage Lead	BUY	$48	69%	B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap Research	HOLD	$39	58%	C

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GSL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +4.75%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-10-30O $42.19H $42.33L $41.30C $42.32VOL 272.8K

RES: $49.32SUP: $40.31SMA50: $44.21SMA200: $40.56

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

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-15.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +7.8% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #301 of 1011 ⚔️ FLNG vs GSL Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (GSL vs. FLNG, TEN, NAT, NVGS)

Industry: Marine Transportation (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (GSL) ranks #301 by composite RQD confidence (64/100, grade C) and #452 by equity capitalization ($1.52B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GSL leads on earnings valuation at 3.6x trailing P/E, while GSL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.6% ROIC and — gross margin. NVGS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 67/100 (C+) compared with GSL at 64/100 (C).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
GSL ACTIVE Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A)	C	64/100	3.6x	—	16.6%	+0.24%	$1.52B	Benchmark Subject
FLNG FLEX LNG Ltd.	D	49/100	20.7x	—	6.9%	+1.34%	$1.55B	/flng-vs-gsl →
TEN Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd	C	62/100	10.2x	—	6.6%	+1.34%	$1.64B	/ten-vs-gsl →
NAT Nordic American Tankers Limited	D+	56/100	139.9x	62.3%	4.6%	+2.01%	$1.72B	/nat-vs-gsl →
NVGS Navigator Holdings Ltd. (Marshall Islands)	C+	67/100	13.4x	—	12.2%	+0.93%	$1.34B	/nvgs-vs-gsl →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001430725

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (GSL) reported GAAP revenue of $766.5M (+7.8% vs. FY2024 revenue of $711.1M , and +13.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $416.5M, operating cash flow of $528.3M, and free cash flow of $528.3M (+24.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, GSL closed FY2025 with $2.86B in total assets against $541.6M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.30, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$766.5M	$416.5M	$528.3M	$528.3M	$2.86B	$541.6M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$711.1M	$353.6M	$430.1M	$423.3M	$2.37B	$538.8M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$674.8M	$304.5M	$375.0M	$375.0M	—	—

3. GSL Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is GSL stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (NYSE: GSL) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 64/100 at a spot price of $42.32 (+0.24% 1D, market cap $1.52B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, GSL ranks #301 in composite RQD confidence.

How does GSL compare to FLNG and TEN in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), GSL carries a Roarable C (64/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 3.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 16.6%. By comparison, FLNG (FLEX LNG Ltd.) holds a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E 20.7x, ROIC 6.9%, cap $1.55B) and TEN (Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 10.2x, ROIC 6.6%, cap $1.64B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GSL leads on earnings multiple (3.6x) while GSL leads on capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GSL?

Per GSL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001430725), Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) generated $766.5M in revenue (+7.8% YoY), $416.5M in net income, and $528.3M in free cash flow against $2.86B in total assets and $541.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is GSL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

GSL last traded at $42.32 (+0.24% on volume of 150,366 shares), positioning the stock -4.28% below its 50-day simple moving average ($44.21) and +4.34% above its 200-day simple moving average ($40.56). Across its 52-week range of $30.68 to $46.57, GSL sits at the 73.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 39.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.6% ($39.95 to $44.69).

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What is GSL's 12-month stock price target?

Global Ship Lease Inc (Class A) (GSL) carries a 12-month consensus base price target of $43.46 (+2.7% from $42.32), with a bull-case target of $51.28 and a bear-case floor of $33.9.

Is GSL stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now?

Roarable's 5-Pillar RQD Quant Engine rates GSL C (Hold — HOLD) with an RQD Confidence score of 64/100.

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