{"id":221003,"date":"2026-08-27T12:44:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T07:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=221003"},"modified":"2026-08-27T12:44:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T07:14:48","slug":"shipping-stocks-below-fair-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Undervalued Shipping Stocks Trading Below Fair Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Shipping sector PE near 7.8. Great Eastern Shipping trades at 5.1x. SEAMEC at 16.3x versus its own 37.8x peer average.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">Two shipping stocks, Great Eastern Shipping Company and SEAMEC, are trading below their respective sector average price to earnings ratios while both post positive return on equity. Great Eastern Shipping owns a diversified fleet of crude, product and dry bulk carriers, while SEAMEC operates offshore support vessels for the oil and gas industry. This gap between valuation and profitability is why these shipping stocks stand out on a simple sector screen, though a formal buy rating needs deeper company specific research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s shipping industry transports crude oil, petroleum products, dry bulk cargo and provides offshore support services, with earnings closely tied to global freight rate cycles that can swing sharply with vessel supply and demand. Not every stock in the space trades at the same multiple. A screen of listed shipping stocks against their sector average price to earnings ratios surfaces two names still priced below that benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>Great Eastern Shipping Company and SEAMEC both currently trade below their respective industry PE benchmarks, despite posting positive return on equity. This piece breaks down why each stock screens as undervalued, what the underlying financials show, and the risks that come with owning shipping and offshore support companies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=undervalued_shipping_articles\">Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_These_Shipping_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\" title=\"Why These Shipping Stocks Screen as Undervalued\">Why These Shipping Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Great_Eastern_Shipping_Diversified_Fleet_Near_Debt_Free\" title=\"Great Eastern Shipping: Diversified Fleet, Near Debt Free\">Great Eastern Shipping: Diversified Fleet, Near Debt Free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#SEAMEC_Offshore_Support_Vessel_Operator\" title=\"SEAMEC: Offshore Support Vessel Operator\">SEAMEC: Offshore Support Vessel Operator<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Valuation_Snapshot_PE_PB_and_Dividend_Yield\" title=\"Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield\">Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Shipping_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Buying These Shipping Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Buying These Shipping Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Freight_Rate_Cyclicality\" title=\"Freight Rate Cyclicality\">Freight Rate Cyclicality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Oil_and_Gas_Capex_Dependence_for_SEAMEC\" title=\"Oil and Gas Capex Dependence for SEAMEC\">Oil and Gas Capex Dependence for SEAMEC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Vessel_Age_and_Fleet_Renewal_Costs\" title=\"Vessel Age and Fleet Renewal Costs\">Vessel Age and Fleet Renewal Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Global_Trade_and_Geopolitical_Risk\" title=\"Global Trade and Geopolitical Risk\">Global Trade and Geopolitical Risk<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#How_to_Track_These_Shipping_Stocks\" title=\"How to Track These Shipping Stocks\">How to Track These Shipping Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#FAQs_on_Undervalued_Shipping_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Undervalued Shipping Stocks\">FAQs on Undervalued Shipping Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_shipping_stocks_are_trading_below_their_sector_average_PE\" title=\"Which shipping stocks are trading below their sector average PE?\">Which shipping stocks are trading below their sector average PE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_Great_Eastern_Shipping_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\" title=\"Is Great Eastern Shipping undervalued compared to its sector?\">Is Great Eastern Shipping undervalued compared to its sector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_of_these_shipping_stocks_has_the_higher_return_on_equity\" title=\"Which of these shipping stocks has the higher return on equity?\">Which of these shipping stocks has the higher return on equity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_SEAMEC\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of SEAMEC?\">What is the market capitalisation of SEAMEC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_of_these_shipping_stocks_carries_more_debt\" title=\"Which of these shipping stocks carries more debt?\">Which of these shipping stocks carries more debt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_shipping_stocks\" title=\"What are the main risks in undervalued shipping stocks?\">What are the main risks in undervalued shipping stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/shipping-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_shipping_stock\" title=\"Is a low PE enough reason to buy a shipping stock?\">Is a low PE enough reason to buy a shipping stock?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_Shipping_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\"><\/span><strong>Why These Shipping Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The shipping industry currently carries average price to earnings ratios ranging from close to 7.8 times for diversified fleet owners to close to 37.8 times for offshore support vessel operators with fewer listed comparables. A stock trading meaningfully below its own peer group average, while still posting positive return on equity, is a reasonable starting point for a relative valuation screen.<\/p>\n<p>Both companies below clear that bar, with Great Eastern Shipping standing out for the higher return on equity of the two, a distinction worth noting among shipping stocks that otherwise serve very different segments of the maritime industry.<\/p>\n<p>The table below lists these two companies alongside their current price, valuation multiple and return ratios.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Ticker<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>PE Ratio<\/th>\n<th>Sector PE<\/th>\n<th>ROE<\/th>\n<th>Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Great Eastern Shipping Company<\/td>\n<td>GESHIP<\/td>\n<td>1,323.60<\/td>\n<td>5.07<\/td>\n<td>7.82<\/td>\n<td>17.35%<\/td>\n<td>19,014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SEAMEC<\/td>\n<td>SEAMECLTD<\/td>\n<td>1,660.10<\/td>\n<td>16.30<\/td>\n<td>37.79<\/td>\n<td>19.32%<\/td>\n<td>4,222<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Great_Eastern_Shipping_Diversified_Fleet_Near_Debt_Free\"><\/span><strong>Great Eastern Shipping: Diversified Fleet, Near Debt Free<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Great Eastern Shipping Company owns and operates a diversified fleet of crude oil tankers, product carriers and dry bulk vessels serving global trade routes. The stock trades at a price to earnings ratio of 5.07, below the sector average of 7.82, at a current price of around Rs 1,324.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 17.35 percent is supported by a debt to equity ratio of just 0.06. On an EPS of Rs 262.45 and book value of Rs 1,188.12, the price to book multiple works out to 1.12, alongside a dividend yield of 2.64 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SEAMEC_Offshore_Support_Vessel_Operator\"><\/span><strong>SEAMEC: Offshore Support Vessel Operator<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SEAMEC operates offshore support vessels providing services to the oil and gas industry, including subsea construction and diving support. Its price to earnings ratio of 16.30 sits well below its own sector average of 37.79, at a current share price of around Rs 1,660.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 19.32 percent is the higher of the two shipping stocks in this list, and the debt to equity ratio of 0.27 remains manageable. On an EPS of Rs 101.90 and book value of Rs 511.90, the price to book multiple of 3.24 is richer than Great Eastern Shipping, reflecting its specialised offshore services niche.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valuation_Snapshot_PE_PB_and_Dividend_Yield\"><\/span><strong>Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the headline price to earnings ratio, book value multiples and dividend yield highlight the different market segments these two companies serve. Great Eastern Shipping trades close to its own book value, while SEAMEC commands a richer multiple tied to its specialised offshore services business.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price to Book<\/th>\n<th>Book Value (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Dividend Yield<\/th>\n<th>Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Great Eastern Shipping Company<\/td>\n<td>1.12<\/td>\n<td>1188.12<\/td>\n<td>2.64%<\/td>\n<td>0.06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SEAMEC<\/td>\n<td>3.24<\/td>\n<td>511.90<\/td>\n<td>0.12%<\/td>\n<td>0.27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Great Eastern Shipping pays a meaningfully higher dividend yield alongside a near debt free balance sheet, while SEAMEC currently pays a token dividend as it focuses on its specialised offshore support vessel operations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Check Live PE, PB and ROE Data on the Univest Screener<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Shipping_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Buying These Shipping Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A discount to the sector average price to earnings ratio does not remove company specific risk for shipping stocks tied to freight rate cycles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freight_Rate_Cyclicality\"><\/span><strong>Freight Rate Cyclicality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Global freight rates for tankers and dry bulk vessels swing sharply with vessel supply and demand, making earnings for Great Eastern Shipping highly cyclical from year to year.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oil_and_Gas_Capex_Dependence_for_SEAMEC\"><\/span><strong>Oil and Gas Capex Dependence for SEAMEC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SEAMEC&#8217;s offshore support vessel business depends on oil and gas exploration and production capital expenditure, making its revenue sensitive to crude oil price cycles and offshore project activity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vessel_Age_and_Fleet_Renewal_Costs\"><\/span><strong>Vessel Age and Fleet Renewal Costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both companies must periodically invest in fleet renewal and maintenance, and rising vessel acquisition costs or regulatory requirements can add to capital expenditure needs over time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Trade_and_Geopolitical_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Global Trade and Geopolitical Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shipping revenue is exposed to global trade volumes and geopolitical developments affecting key shipping routes, adding a layer of macro uncertainty beyond company specific factors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_These_Shipping_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Track These Shipping Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors evaluating these two names should track quarterly freight rate trends, fleet utilisation, and how each sector average PE moves relative to each company&#8217;s own multiple over time, rather than relying on the valuation gap in isolation among shipping stocks. Comparing these numbers regularly is the most reliable way to judge whether the discount to fair value remains intact or has already closed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Great Eastern Shipping and SEAMEC share prices live and set price alerts.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Great Eastern Shipping Company and SEAMEC are the two shipping stocks currently trading below their respective sector average price to earnings ratios, while both post positive return on equity. That combination makes them worth a closer look for investors who already want exposure to India&#8217;s maritime transport and offshore support theme, though freight rate cyclicality and oil and gas capex dependence mean position sizing and diversification still matter when adding these names to a portfolio.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Undervalued_Shipping_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Undervalued Shipping Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_shipping_stocks_are_trading_below_their_sector_average_PE\"><\/span><strong>Which shipping stocks are trading below their sector average PE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Great Eastern Shipping Company and SEAMEC are currently trading below their respective sector average price to earnings ratios, based on live NSE and BSE pricing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Great_Eastern_Shipping_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Great Eastern Shipping undervalued compared to its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Great Eastern Shipping Company trades at a price to earnings ratio of 5.07, below the sector average of 7.82, while delivering a return on equity of 17.35 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_shipping_stocks_has_the_higher_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>Which of these shipping stocks has the higher return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> SEAMEC has the higher return on equity of the two at 19.32 percent, compared with Great Eastern Shipping Company&#8217;s 17.35 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_SEAMEC\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of SEAMEC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> SEAMEC has a market capitalisation of around Rs 4,222 crore, with a price to earnings ratio of 16.30 against its own sector average of 37.79.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_shipping_stocks_carries_more_debt\"><\/span><strong>Which of these shipping stocks carries more debt?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> SEAMEC carries a higher debt to equity ratio of 0.27 compared with Great Eastern Shipping Company&#8217;s near debt free ratio of 0.06.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_shipping_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the main risks in undervalued shipping stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks include cyclicality in global freight rates, dependence on oil and gas capital expenditure for offshore support vessels, fleet renewal and maintenance costs, and exposure to global trade and geopolitical developments.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_shipping_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is a low PE enough reason to buy a shipping stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A price to earnings ratio below the sector average is a useful starting screen for shipping stocks but not a standalone buy signal. 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