StealthGas (GASS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

StealthGas Inc. is an international shipping company specializing in the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and petrochemical gases. The company operates a fleet of modern pressurized and semi-pressurized vessels that range in size from 1,200 to 20,000 cubic meters, designed for the safe carriage of LPG, butadiene, propylene, ammonia and related products. Headquartered in Maroussi, Greece, StealthGas combines in-house technical management with a global chartering network to serve major trading routes worldwide.

The company’s core services include time charters, voyage charters and long-term contracts, catering to a diverse customer base in Europe, the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas. By maintaining a flexible fleet capable of navigating both deepwater ports and smaller harbors, StealthGas meets the needs of oil majors, trading houses and industrial end users. Its vessels are equipped with dual fuel power systems and advanced navigation technology, supporting both environmental compliance and operational efficiency.

Founded in 2004 and publicly listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol GASS in 2007, StealthGas has grown through strategic fleet acquisitions and targeted newbuilding programs. The company has established regional offices in Monaco, Singapore and Stamford, Connecticut, to bolster its commercial and operational footprint. Throughout its history, StealthGas has focused on maintaining high standards of safety and reliability, earning certifications from leading classification societies and meeting stringent international regulations.

StealthGas is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Petros Pappas, whose maritime background spans four decades, supported by a management team of seasoned shipping professionals. The company’s executive leadership emphasizes sustainable growth, technological innovation and customer service excellence. With a balanced deployment between the spot market and long-term contracts, StealthGas aims to capitalize on evolving LPG trade patterns and global energy demand dynamics.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.61 to $6.74
• 50-Day Range: $5.33 to $7.08
• 52-Week Range: $4.82 to $7.26
• Volume: 63,997 shs
• Average Volume: 121,890 shs
• Market Capitalization: $244.43 million
• P/E Ratio: 3.67
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

StealthGas Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

StealthGas scored higher than 71% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 64th 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 StealthGas.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of StealthGas is 3.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.28.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of StealthGas is 3.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 13.16.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

StealthGas has a P/B Ratio of 0.39. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.03% of the float of StealthGas has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

StealthGas has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in StealthGas has recently decreased by 79.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

StealthGas does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

StealthGas does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.03% of the float of StealthGas has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

StealthGas has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in StealthGas has recently decreased by 79.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

StealthGas has a news sentiment score of 0.93. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.80 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for StealthGas this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

4 people have searched for GASS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added StealthGas to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

22.10% of the stock of StealthGas is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

66.32% of the stock of StealthGas is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

GASS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GASS shares performed this year?

StealthGas' stock was trading at $5.65 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, GASS shares have increased by 17.0% and is now trading at $6.61.

How were StealthGas' earnings last quarter?

StealthGas, Inc. (NASDAQ:GASS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 28th. The shipping company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.11. The shipping company earned $42.03 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $40.40 million. StealthGas had a net margin of 39.49% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.79%.
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Who are StealthGas' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of StealthGas include Sowell Financial Services LLC (0.05%).
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How do I buy shares of StealthGas?

Shares of GASS 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 StealthGas own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that StealthGas investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Arista Networks (ANET), Jabil (JBL), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) and Disc Medicine (IRON).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/28/2025
• Today: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Transportation
• Industry: TRANS - SHIP
• Sub-Industry: Transportation
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:GASS
• CIK: 1328919
• Web: www.stealthgas.com
• Phone: 302106250001
• Fax: 302106250018
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.80
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 3.67
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $69.86 million
• Net Margins: 39.49%
• Pretax Margin: 39.49%
• Return on Equity: 10.79%
• Return on Assets: 9.21%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.05
• Current Ratio: 1.90
• Quick Ratio: 1.83

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $167.72 million
• Price / Sales: 1.46
• Cash Flow: $2.57 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.57
• Book Value: $17.05 per share
• Price / Book: 0.39

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 36,979,000
• Free Float: 28,807,000
• Market Cap: $244.43 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.34