SFL (SFL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Ship Finance International Limited (NYSE: SFL) is an independent owner of modern, large-size ocean-going vessels that provides finance and leasing services to the global shipping industry. The company’s fleet encompasses a diversified mix of crude oil tankers, product and chemical tankers, liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, dry bulk carriers, container vessels and floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units. By structuring long-term charter agreements and bareboat leases with major oil companies, commodity traders and offshore operators, Ship Finance International seeks to deliver stable cash flows and risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders.

In its core business, Ship Finance International acquires or finances vessels through forward sales agreements and then charters them out under fixed-rate contracts, typically ranging from five to 20 years in duration. This model allows the company to benefit from predictable earnings streams while mitigating exposure to short-term market volatility. The company’s technical management platform oversees crewing, maintenance and regulatory compliance, ensuring vessels are operated to high safety and environmental standards.

Headquartered in Bermuda with commercial offices in Oslo and London, Ship Finance International serves customers across key global shipping routes, including the North Sea, Asia-Pacific, the Americas and the Middle East. Since its founding in 2005, the company has executed a disciplined growth strategy focused on building a high-quality fleet and securing charter partners with strong credit profiles. Over time, Ship Finance International has expanded its footprint in both the traditional tanker and bulk sectors as well as in specialized offshore and LNG segments.

Ship Finance International is led by a management team with deep industry experience in vessel operations, finance and capital markets. The board includes maritime and energy veterans who guide the company’s strategic direction and risk governance. Through its combination of long-term charters and a diversified fleet, Ship Finance International aims to deliver sustained shareholder value while maintaining a conservative financial profile.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $7.96 to $8.07
• 50-Day Range: $7.61 to $9.49
• 52-Week Range: $6.78 to $11.85
• Volume: 35,103 shs
• Average Volume: 1.23 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.17 billion
• P/E Ratio: 31.02
• Dividend Yield: 9.93%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

SFL Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SFL scored higher than 25% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 104th out of 128 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: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of SFL is 30.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.36.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of SFL is 30.65, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 17.23.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

SFL has a P/B Ratio of 0.98. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.79% 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 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SFL has recently increased by 3.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

SFL is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.99%, 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 307.69%. 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

3.79% 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 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SFL has recently increased by 3.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.81

News Sentiment

SFL has a news sentiment score of 0.81. 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 6 news articles for SFL this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 17 people have searched for SFL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -11% 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 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SFL stock has decreased by 22.0% and is now trading at $7.97.

How were SFL's earnings last quarter?

SFL Corporation Ltd. (NYSE:SFL) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 19th. The shipping company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.00 by $0.01. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are SFL's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of SFL include American Century Companies Inc. (2.26%), MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. (1.93%), Bridgeway Capital Management LLC (0.90%) and Empowered Funds LLC (0.44%).
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

• Record date for 6/27 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/27 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/27/2025
• Last Earnings: 8/19/2025
• Record date for 9/29 Dividend: 9/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/29 Dividend: 9/12/2025
• Today: 9/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/29/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/05/2025
• 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): $0.26
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 30.65
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $130.65 million
• Net Margins: 3.97%
• Pretax Margin: 4.83%
• Return on Equity: 6.67%
• Return on Assets: 1.78%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.97
• Current Ratio: 0.30
• Quick Ratio: 0.30

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $904.40 million
• Price / Sales: 1.28
• Cash Flow: $2.74 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.91
• Book Value: $8.14 per share
• Price / Book: 0.98

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 145,710,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $1.16 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.54