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Gulf Marine Services PLC (GB:GMS)
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Gulf Marine Services (GMS) Price & Analysis

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GMS Stock Chart & Stats

18.86 p
0.05 p(0.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
18.86 p
0.05 p(0.33%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Balance-sheet DeleveragingSteady debt reduction and rising equity materially improve financial flexibility and lower refinancing risk. For a capital-intensive vessel operator this durable de-risking supports funding for maintenance, selective fleet investment, and better terms in contract negotiations over multiple cycles.
Consistent Revenue GrowthMulti-year top-line growth shows sustained demand for GMS's self-elevating support vessels. Persistent revenue gains underpin utilization improvements and indicate structural market need across offshore oil & gas and wind, supporting longer-term contract backlog and pricing leverage.
Positive Cash Generation HistoryConsistent positive operating and free cash flow provides a durable source of internal funding for capex, maintenance and debt repayment. This cash-generation capability enables the company to self-fund core vessel operations and gradual deleveraging across industry cycles.
Bears Say
2025 Net-income DeclineA material earnings drop despite rising revenue signals margin pressure from cost increases or non-operating items. If sustained, lower net margins reduce retained earnings and impair the company’s ability to fund capex, service debt and deliver consistent returns across cycles.
Free-cash-flow VolatilityA sharp FCF decline undermines predictability of internal funding and elevates refinancing or external funding needs. For a vessel operator with sizable maintenance and capex requirements, volatile FCF complicates multi-year planning and increases execution risk on deleveraging strategies.
Cyclical Sector ExposureConcentration in offshore energy exposes revenues and utilization to commodity cycles and project timing. Structural cyclicality means multi-quarter demand swings can materially affect day-rates, utilization and returns, limiting predictability of cash flow and profitability.

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GMS FAQ

What was Gulf Marine Services PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Gulf Marine Services PLC lowest share price was 14.66 p and its highest was 24.30 p in the past 12 months.
    What is Gulf Marine Services PLC’s market cap?
    Gulf Marine Services PLC’s market cap is £206.70M.
      When is Gulf Marine Services PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Gulf Marine Services PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 28, 2026 which is in 107 days.
        How were Gulf Marine Services PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        Gulf Marine Services PLC released its earnings results on Apr 14, 2026. The company reported 0.01 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.01 p.
          Is Gulf Marine Services PLC overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Gulf Marine Services PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Gulf Marine Services PLC pay dividends?
            Gulf Marine Services PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 0.794 p which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Gulf Marine Services PLC dividends here
              What is Gulf Marine Services PLC’s EPS estimate?
              Gulf Marine Services PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Gulf Marine Services PLC have?
              Gulf Marine Services PLC has 1,152,166,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Gulf Marine Services PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Gulf Marine Services PLC reported an EPS of 0.01 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.898%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Gulf Marine Services PLC?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:GMS
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Gulf Marine Services Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Negative
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    -20.96%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    4.61%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -4.60%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Gulf Marine Services PLC

                    Gulf Marine Services PLC (GMS), through its various subsidiaries, operates self-propelled, self-elevating support vessels (SESVs) throughout the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe. Its operational structure is categorized by vessel type, specifically K-Class, S-Class, E-Class, and 'Other Vessels'. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services to the oil and gas industry, encompassing offshore construction, heavy lifting, accommodation, well intervention, workover operations, and skilled personnel. Additionally, for the renewables sector, GMS delivers platform and turbine maintenance and commissioning, hotel services, crane operations, and offshore crew transportation. The company manages a fleet of 13 SESVs. Established in 1977, Gulf Marine Services PLC maintains its primary base of operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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