SFL (SFL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

SFL Corporation Ltd. is an integrated steel products company that manufactures and distributes a broad range of tubular steel products, steel plates and storage tanks, as well as providing brokerage and trading services. Its tubular segment produces oil country tubular goods (OCTG), line pipe, casing and drill pipe for energy, petrochemical and infrastructure applications. The steel plates and tank segment handles flame cutting, forming, welding and coating of pressure vessels and storage tanks, while its brokerage division sources, stocks and delivers steel products worldwide, offering value-added logistics and just-in-time inventory management.

Incorporated in 1984 and headquartered in Bermuda with principal offices in Hong Kong, SFL has grown through a combination of organic investment and strategic acquisitions. It operates multiple manufacturing facilities across mainland China, including production hubs in Dalian, Qian’an, Dingzhou and Xiamen, and maintains sales and service offices in key markets such as Houston and Bremen. Through this global footprint, the company serves end-markets in Asia Pacific, North America and Europe, supporting clients in marine, construction, energy and heavy equipment sectors.

Over the past decade, SFL has placed particular emphasis on vertical integration and advanced processing capabilities, implementing API-certified heat treatment and friction-welding technology to meet stringent quality standards. Its distribution network spans more than 35 countries, underpinned by dedicated warehousing, blending and just-in-time delivery centers. This infrastructure enables the company to respond rapidly to shifting market demands and provide tailored solutions for complex engineering projects.

SFL’s leadership team combines seasoned professionals with deep expertise in steel manufacturing, global trade and project management. The board of directors includes industry veterans who guide the company’s long-term strategy, while the executive management team focuses on operational efficiency, product innovation and customer service excellence. By leveraging its integrated business model and international presence, SFL aims to maintain competitive cost structures and reliable supply chains for its diverse industrial clientele.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.79 to $8.95
• 50-Day Range: $8.20 to $8.96
• 52-Week Range: $6.78 to $14.05
• Volume: 814,018 shs
• Average Volume: 1.12 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.29 billion
• P/E Ratio: 21.56
• Dividend Yield: 12.22%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

SFL Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SFL scored higher than 10% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 108th out of 125 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for SFL.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of SFL is 21.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.89.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of SFL is 21.56, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 12.89.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

SFL has a P/B Ratio of 1.09. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.27% of the float of SFL has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SFL has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SFL has recently increased by 30.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

SFL is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 12.09%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

SFL has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of SFL is 263.41%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.27% of the float of SFL has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SFL has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SFL has recently increased by 30.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.59

News Sentiment

SFL has a news sentiment score of 0.59. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Transportation companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for SFL this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

10 people have searched for SFL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 233% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added SFL to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, SFL insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 28.59% of the stock of SFL is held by institutions.

SFL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SFL shares performed this year?

SFL's stock was trading at $10.22 at the start of the year. Since then, SFL shares have decreased by 13.5% and is now trading at $8.84.

How were SFL's earnings last quarter?

SFL Corporation Ltd. (NYSE:SFL) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 14th. The shipping company reported $0.03 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.01) by $0.04. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 18.5% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are SFL's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of SFL include Parallel Advisors LLC.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of SFL?

Shares of SFL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of SFL own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that SFL investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Intel (INTC), Netflix (NFLX) and Tesla (TSLA).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/14/2025
• Record date for 6/27 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/27 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/27/2025
• Today: 7/09/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/13/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Transportation
• Industry: TRANS - SHIP
• Sub-Industry: Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
• Current Symbol: NYSE:SFL
• CIK: 1289877
• Web: www.sflcorp.com
• Phone: (441) 295-9500
• Fax: 1-441-295-3494
• Employees: 20
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.41
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 21.56
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $130.65 million
• Net Margins: 6.20%
• Pretax Margin: 7.21%
• Return on Equity: 8.50%
• Return on Assets: 2.30%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.14
• Current Ratio: 0.45
• Quick Ratio: 0.45

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $904.40 million
• Price / Sales: 1.42
• Cash Flow: $2.72 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.25
• Book Value: $8.14 per share
• Price / Book: 1.09

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 145,710,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $1.29 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.51