Consecutive Profitability
Company reported its fifth consecutive year of profitability for 2025 with strong quarterly and full-year results (CEO: Q4 EPS $0.68 and FY EPS $1.28; CFO reported FY net income $21.2M). Management highlighted operating leverage from vessel appreciation since 2021.
Strong Q4 and Full-Year Financials
Q4 net revenue of $49.4M, adjusted EBITDA $28.9M and net income $12.5M. Full-year net revenue $168.1M, adjusted EBITDA $81.7M and net income $21.2M (CFO noted adjusted EBITDA materially above five-year average).
High Utilization and Attractive TCE
Fleet utilization exceeded 96% in 2025 despite an intense dry-dock schedule. Q4 time charter equivalent (TCE) ~ $26,600/day and full-year TCE ~ $20,937/day; management expects ~ $25,300/day for 2026 (based on FFA).
Robust Margins and Cash Generation
EBITDA margin approximately 50% and operating cash flow margin roughly 33%, supporting recurring cash flows for shareholder returns and fleet modernization.
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Cash and equivalents of $62.7M (~$3.1M per vessel). Fleet loan-to-value about 43% and net LTV ~34%. Total debt ~$294M with debt per vessel ~$14.7M vs average market value ~$34.1M (significant embedded equity).
Capital Returns to Shareholders
Declared total dividends of $0.43 per share in 2025 (including $0.20 in Q4). Since Q4 2021, returned approximately $96M to shareholders via dividends, buybacks and note repurchases.
Disciplined Fleet Renewal Programme
Secured three high-spec eco newbuildings (two Capesize, one Newcastlemax) at leading Chinese yards with deliveries between Q2 2027 and Q2 2028; combined contract cost ≈ $226M. Financing for two vessels already secured on attractive terms.
Improved Financing Metrics
Recent refinancings strengthened liquidity, lowered margins and extended maturities. Daily cash interest expense per vessel decreased ~6% year-over-year to ~$2,570/day.
Commercial Strategy and Forward Coverage
Balanced chartering approach combining index-linked exposure with selective forward fixtures: ~32% of available 2026 days fixed at average gross $27,300/day (subject to profit-sharing increases), supporting cash flow visibility while preserving upside.