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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 reduce refinancing risk. For an asset-intensive SESV operator this strengthens ability to fund capex, secure contract-backed financing, and withstand offshore-services cyclicality over the medium term.
Consistent Revenue GrowthMulti-year revenue growth indicates sustained demand for SESV services and effective commercial execution. Persistent top-line momentum supports utilization-led cash generation, underpins pricing leverage on renewals, and makes underlying earnings less susceptible to single-period churn.
Positive Cash-generation Track RecordRepeated positive operating and free cash flow demonstrates an ability to convert earnings into real liquidity. That supports deleveraging, funds recurrent capex and working capital needs, and provides a durable base to fund operations through offshore activity cycles.
Bears Say
2025 Net Income DeclineA drop in net income while revenue rose suggests margin compression or rising costs below the operating line. If structural (higher financing, insurance, or overhead), it can erode return on capital and makes earnings less predictable across oilfield services cycles.
Sharp 2025 Free-cash-flow DeclineA c.39% fall in FCF weakens the firm's ability to self-fund debt repayments, capex and working-capital swings. Persistent volatility in FCF raises the risk that future deleveraging stalls and increases reliance on external financing during downturns.
Debt Still Substantial For SectorEven after reductions, sizable absolute debt constrains strategic flexibility for an SESV owner-operator. Interest and principal servicing remain exposures during industry slowdowns and can limit ability to invest in fleet renewal or pursue opportunistic growth.

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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 £218.91M.
      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 67 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
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -4.60%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Gulf Marine Services PLC

                    Gulf Marine Services PLC, together with its subsidiaries, operates self-propelled self-elevating support vessels (SESVs) in the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Europe. It operates through K-Class Vessels, S-Class Vessels, and E-Class Vessels segments. The company offers offshore construction and heavy lifting, accommodation and hotel, well intervention and work over operations, and manpower services for oil and gas industry; and platform maintenance and commissioning, turbine maintenance and commissioning, hotel, crane, and offshore crew transfer services to renewables industry. It is also involved in the marine contracting and general investment activities; operation of offshore barges; and ownership of barges. Gulf Marine Services PLC was founded in 1977 and is based in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.

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