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Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd

₹ 1,118-0.31%
16 Jan 3:40 p.m. – close price
🔗greatship.com•BSE: 500620•NSE: GESHIP
Market Cap₹ 15,968 Cr.
Current Price₹ 1,118
High / Low₹ 1,181
Stock P/E10.6
Book Value₹ 887
Dividend Yield2.67 %
ROCE14.9 %
ROE15.2 %
Face Value₹ 10.0
Sales₹ 3,321 Cr.
OPM56.1 %
Mar Cap₹ 15,968 Cr.

ABOUT

Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd, along with its subsidiaries is a major player in the Indian shipping and Oil drilling services industry.[1]

KEY POINTS

Overview[1]GE Shipping was founded in 1948 with the purchase of a Liberty ship. As of FY24, GES is India’s largest private sector shipping company, owning and operating 39 ships and 23 offshore assets.

Also present in buckets:
Aggressive Growth TriggersExcellent ResultsRevenue GuidanceAsset Base ExpansionCapacity Expansion And ProductsOrder Book PositionJv Partnerships AcquisitionsCredit Rating UpdatesRed Flags And Poor Performance

Peer Comparision

S.No.NameCurrent Price (Rs.)Price to EarningMarket Capitalization (Rs.Cr.)Dividend yield (%)Net Profit latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)YOY Quarterly profit growth (%)Sales latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)YOY Quarterly sales growth (%)Return on capital employed (%)Sales (Rs.Cr.)OPM (%)Profit after tax (Rs.Cr.)Profit after tax latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)Price to book valueReturn on assets (%)Debt to equity
1.GE Shipping Co1118.5010.6415968.502.67459.583.87852.99-15.6314.893320.9156.101497.64459.581.2812.130.10
2.S C I213.5012.329944.873.09189.16-35.091338.87-7.719.815295.7030.54803.99189.161.187.020.33
3.Shreeji Ship. Gl361.7543.535893.590.0042.7032.19162.1911.3033.65607.6132.83124.9342.718.2618.250.30
4.SEAMEC Ltd1059.0530.632692.620.00-25.73-25081.8297.4210.878.60657.3035.0187.90-27.482.515.340.38
5.Essar Shipping25.8010.24533.990.00-15.65-130.750.01-99.99–-138.39-33.6052.20-21.15–-0.91–
6.ABS Marine207.0010.13508.200.0031.33291.78136.0469.9414.20235.8437.2750.2230.991.948.811.34
7.Transworld Shipp167.10110.52366.950.89-9.16-160.3498.09-21.356.83420.6326.883.32-12.840.483.660.38
–Median: 9 Co.207.013.13533.990.04.17-8.3598.09-7.1611.63420.6332.8352.24.171.45.490.38

Quarterly Results

Standalone figures in ₹ crores

Sep 2022Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025
Sales
1,2451,2131,2131,0419729961,1551,1531,011878787803853
Expenses
524465460363459424428448483352473344289
Operating Profit
722748753678514572727705528527314459564
Other Income
15748556820911416815724234813611497
Profit before tax
697615646583551511752691592698281417484
Tax %
1%2%2%3%3%4%3%3%5%3%10%7%5%
Net Profit
688604632566536488727668565679254388460
EPS in Rs
48.1742.2844.2939.6737.5134.1750.9046.8139.5747.5317.8227.2132.19

Profit & Loss

Standalone Figures in ₹ Crores / Yearly

Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025TTM
Sales
1,4931,7341,9721,7042,0612,6512,8712,6742,8324,8354,1653,8303,321
Expenses
9991,1701,0029631,2062,0351,9771,1611,4241,9981,6741,7561,458
Operating Profit
4935649707418556168941,5131,4082,8372,4912,0731,863
Other Income
288276138521132248220219134261559884695
Interest
213189183247328362318227276259198168137
Depreciation
359319288374491509477439436450455527540
Profit before tax
209333637641167-63201,0668312,3892,3972,2621,881
Net Profit
205317618601160-192811,0308122,3522,3162,1661,781
EPS in Rs
13.5821.0441.0139.8910.62-1.2919.1070.0956.83164.74162.25151.73124.75
Dividend Payout %
66%52%33%25%68%-418%42%13%17%17%27%20%–

Compounded Sales Growth

10 Years:8%
5 Years:6%
3 Years:11%
TTM:-23%

Compounded Profit Growth

10 Years:21%
5 Years:57%
3 Years:30%
TTM:-31%

Stock Price CAGR

10 Years:13%
5 Years:32%
3 Years:21%
1 Year:14%

Return on Equity

10 Years:14%
5 Years:19%
3 Years:21%
Last Year:15%

Balance Sheet

Standalone figures in ₹ crores

Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025
Equity Capital
151151151151151151147147143143143143143
Reserves
4,6564,7804,4695,0115,0754,9154,9205,9516,4298,37710,20411,85012,518
Borrowings
3,3123,0692,8784,4324,2234,1043,6023,7213,4342,5362,2301,4991,251
Other Liabilities
1,2711,3361,3571,1541,0901,1711,3371,0259639701,036877904
Total Liabilities
9,3909,3368,85510,74810,53810,34110,00610,84510,96912,02613,61214,36814,815
Fixed Assets
4,4424,2583,6665,5945,5425,5365,1965,3695,4275,1495,2115,2635,197
Gross Block
6,599.996,492.595,271.997,414.577,825.768,024.907,933.518,262.888,571.528,467.418,625.218,656.64–
Accumulated Depreciation
2,158.062,234.711,605.941,820.152,283.542,489.192,737.672,893.753,144.293,318.663,414.283,393.69–
CWIP
14122632822813109242427381517
Investments
2,7912,8152,5642,5432,4362,1562,5572,9772,7062,9583,3163,7344,101
Other Assets
2,0162,0372,2972,5882,5512,6362,1442,4752,8123,8935,0475,3565,499
Total Assets
9,3909,3368,85510,74810,53810,34110,00610,84510,96912,02613,61214,36814,815

Cash Flows

Standalone Figures in ₹ Crores / Yearly

Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Cash from Operating Activity
4295301,0577195246741,1421,3441,1532,6992,3722,209
Cash from Investing Activity
-131498-324-1,545-316504696-977-521125-887-70
Cash from Financing Activity
-909-650-8041,284-638-701-1,411-102-983-1,623-973-1,442
Net Cash Flow
-610378-70458-429476428265-3511,201512696

Ratios

Standalone Figures in ₹ Crores / Yearly

Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Debtor Days
102817102828322127343823
Inventory Days
––––––––––––
Days Payable
––––––––––––
Cash Conversion Cycle
102817102828322127343823
Working Capital Days
-373-322-247-323-130-142-27-76-56-12-25-33
ROCE %
4%6%10%9%5%3%6%13%11%24%20%15%

Shareholding Pattern

Numbers in percentages

Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025
Promoters
30.08%30.08%30.08%30.08%30.08%30.08%30.08%30.08%30.08%30.08%30.08%30.08%30.08%
FIIs
25.07%25.94%26.18%27.30%26.75%27.41%24.51%24.64%25.04%25.44%24.64%24.88%25.70%
DIIs
17.13%17.04%16.66%15.91%16.39%16.60%17.36%15.68%15.21%14.90%15.11%15.84%16.20%
Public
27.71%26.93%27.08%26.72%26.76%25.91%28.05%29.59%29.65%29.57%30.16%29.20%28.01%

* The classifications might have changed from Sep'2022 onwards.ℹ️

BSE Announcements AI Summary

Direct from BSE filings, auto-summarised

Great Eastern Shipping Launches 'Saksham Niveshak' Campaign for Dividend and KYC Updates

17th April 2026, 8:01 pm

Great Eastern Shipping Announces Special Window for Physical Share Dematerialisation

8th April 2026, 9:18 pm

GE Shipping Contracts to Sell 2003-Built Medium Range Tanker 'Jag Pankhi'

7th April 2026, 8:13 pm

The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd. files SEBI compliance certificate for securities dematerialization

7th April 2026, 3:53 pm

GE Shipping Sells 2007-Built Tanker, Agrees to Buy Two New Vessels

6th April 2026, 4:17 pm

Published by Other Websites

External media mentions & references

GE Shipping: 9x P/E Value Play Navigates Cyclical Tides

7th April 2026, 6:26 am

Indian Markets Rally Over 1%; Auto, Metals Lead Gains Amid Volatility

6th April 2026, 5:51 pm

GE Shipping Buys Tanker, Stock Rises 2.9% on Expansion Drive

1st April 2026, 5:22 pm

GE Shipping Sells LPG Vessel as Fleet Overhaul Continues

30th March 2026, 12:08 pm

GE Shipping Soars on Geopolitical Tensions, Analysts Warn of Future Slowdown

19th March 2026, 5:41 am

News Articles

Editorial & research coverage

GE Shipping's Massive Fleet Expansion: South Korean Tanker Deal Unveiled!
GE Shipping's Massive Fleet Expansion: South Korean Tanker Deal Unveiled!

31st December 2025, 6:06 pm

GE Shipping's Massive Fleet Expansion: South Korean Tanker Deal Unveiled!
GE Shipping's Massive Fleet Expansion: South Korean Tanker Deal Unveiled!

31st December 2025, 6:06 pm

Market Movers Alert: Coforge Acquisition, Vedanta Bid, Timex OFS & More Stocks in Focus Today!
Market Movers Alert: Coforge Acquisition, Vedanta Bid, Timex OFS & More Stocks in Focus Today!

29th December 2025, 7:33 am

Investors Rush to Book Profits as Indian Markets Pull Back; Media & Finance Stocks Lead Decline – What's Next?
Investors Rush to Book Profits as Indian Markets Pull Back; Media & Finance Stocks Lead Decline – What's Next?

2nd December 2025, 1:22 pm

GESCO Soars: Q3 Profit Jumps 36.5%, Net Cash Surges to ₹6,919 Cr
GESCO Soars: Q3 Profit Jumps 36.5%, Net Cash Surges to ₹6,919 Cr

Documents

Announcements

Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018

12 Jan - Certificate under Reg 74(5) confirming dematerialisation details for quarter ended Dec 31, 2025.

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Credit Rating

5 Jan - Brickwork reaffirmed BWR AAA Stable for Rs1,050cr NCDs; Rs700cr NCDs withdrawn on full redemption (Jan 5, 2026).

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication

2 Jan - Notice published in the newspaper is attached herewith.

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Press Release / Media Release

31 Dec - Contracted to buy 51,565 dwt MR tanker (2013) on Dec 31, 2025; joins fleet Q4 FY26.

Closure of Trading Window

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Credit Ratings

Rating update

5 Jan from brickwork

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25 Jun 2025 from care

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28 Feb 2025 from crisil

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7 Jan 2025 from brickwork

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26 Jun 2024 from care

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19 Jun 2024 from crisil

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Stock Analysis

Description

The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited is India's largest private sector shipping company, operating a diversified fleet of tankers and dry bulk carriers, with a focus on fleet renewal and operational efficiency.

Key Growth Triggers

  1. Active fleet expansion and renewal strategy, evidenced by numerous recent acquisitions (e.g., VLGC 'Jag Vijay', Kamsarmax, Suezmax) and divestments of older vessels, often financed by internal accruals.
  2. Maintaining high fleet capacity utilization (~100%) across its diversified fleet of tankers (crude, product, LPG) and dry bulk carriers.
  3. Strong credit profile, underscored by reaffirmation of 'BWR AAA/Stable' rating for NCDs by Brickwork Ratings.
  4. Strategic growth initiatives, including planned acquisitions of an Ultramax, MR Tanker, and VLGC, alongside sales of older tonnage.

Order Book

Order Book: Q3 FY26 = Delivery of 2015 built VLGC 'Jag Vijay'. Q4 FY26 = Acquire secondhand Ultramax Dry Bulk Carrier, Acquire secondhand Medium Range Tanker, Sell Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Carrier "Jag Aarati", Sell Very Large Gas Carrier "Jag Vishnu".

Key Red Flags

  1. Inherent industry cyclicality and volatility in shipping rates and global demand.
  2. Geopolitical risks and potential trade disruptions impacting shipping routes and cargo volumes.
  3. Fleet age profile management and potential asset impairment risks.

Key Dates To Watch

  1. November 07, 2025: Board meeting for Q2 FY26 results and interim dividend.
  2. November 10, 2025: Earnings call for Q2 FY26.
  3. January 29, 2026: Board meeting for Q3 FY26 results and potential interim dividend.
  4. Q4 FY26: Expected completion of various contracted fleet purchase and sale transactions.

Corporate Announcements

17th Apr 26
Impact Rating: -
No description available.
8th Apr 26
Impact Rating: -
No description available.
7th Apr 26
Impact Rating: 8
GE Shipping has contracted to sell its 'Jag Pankhi' Medium Range Tanker, built in 2003 with about 46,273 dwt. The sale is expected to be completed with delivery to an unaffiliated third party in Q1 FY27.
7th Apr 26
Impact Rating: 3
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited has submitted its certificate under SEBI (Depository and Participant) Regulations, 2018, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. This confirms that details of securities dematerialized have been provided to all stock exchanges.
6th Apr 26
Impact Rating: 7
GE Shipping announced the sale of its 2007-built Medium Range Tanker 'Jag Prakash' (47,848 dwt) to an unaffiliated third party. The company also contracted to buy two secondhand vessels: a Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Carrier and a Medium Range Tanker.