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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Costamare Inc.owns and charters containerships to liner companies worldwide.As of March 18, 2022, it had a fleet of 76 containerships with a total capacity of approximately 557,400 twenty-foot equivalent units and 45 dry bulk vessels with a total capacity of approximately 2,435,500 DWT.


The company was founded in 1974 and is based in Monaco.

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1.b. Last Insights on CMRE

Costamare Inc.'s recent performance was negatively impacted by a decline in market expectations and a larger decrease in share price compared to the market. Although earnings surprised, beating estimates of $0.66 per share with $0.69 per share in Q4 2024, Costamare's stock price has been affected by a larger fall than the market in recent trading sessions. No recent share buyback announcements were made by the company.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Costamare's Q4 2025 Earnings: A Strong Performance Amidst a Robust Charter Market

Costamare Inc. reported a net income of $73 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $370 million for the full year. The company's adjusted net income for 2025 was $376 million, or $3.12 per share, and for the quarter, it was $72 million, or $0.60 per share, slightly missing analyst estimates of $0.74 per share. The company's liquidity stood at $590 million, providing a solid foundation for future growth. Revenue growth for the next year is estimated to be -1.8%, indicating a slight decline.

Publication Date: 08:24

📋 Highlights
  • Net Income & Liquidity: Reported $73M net income for Q4 2025 and $370M for the year, with liquidity at $590M.
  • Contracted Revenues: Secured $940M in incremental revenues via 12 vessels under long-term charters (6-year average duration).
  • Fleet Deployment: 96% and 92% deployment rates for 2026 and 2027, with total contracted revenues at $3.4B and 4.5-year average charter duration.
  • Idle Fleet & Market Demand: Idle fleet below 1% (0.5% in containership market), reflecting strong tonnage demand and limited supply.
  • Adjusted Earnings: Adjusted net income of $376M ($3.12/share) for the year and $72M ($0.60/share) for Q4.

Operational Highlights

The company's operational performance was strong, with a fleet deployment of 96% and 92% for 2026 and 2027, respectively. Total contracted revenues reached $3.4 billion, with a remaining time charter duration of 4.5 years. The charter market remains robust due to high demand for tonnage and limited supply, with the idle fleet standing at less than 1%. As of the latest data, the idle fleet is at 0.5%, indicating a fully employed market.

Strategic Initiatives and Financial Management

Costamare secured long-term cash flows by forward chartering 12 vessels with a TEU weighted average duration of 6 years, generating incremental contracted revenues of approximately $940 million. The company has also made significant progress in its newbuild and financing activities, having agreed on pre- and post-delivery financing of all 6 newbuild vessels and refinanced 2 container ships at a lower funding cost. Notably, the company has no significant maturities till 2027, reducing near-term financial risks.

Valuation and Dividend

With a P/E Ratio of 5.67 and an EV/EBITDA of 5.07, the company's valuation appears reasonable given its strong earnings performance. The Dividend Yield stands at 2.68%, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders. Costamare continues to have a long, uninterrupted dividend track record, which is a positive attribute for income-focused investors. The ROE of 16.86% indicates a healthy return on equity.

Neptune Maritime Leasing Update

Neptune Maritime Leasing, in which Costamare holds a controlling interest, has funded or committed to fund 54 shipping assets with total investments and commitments exceeding $665 million, further diversifying the company's revenue streams and investment portfolio.

3. NewsRoom

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Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025

Feb -20

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Costamare Inc. (CMRE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Feb -18

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Costamare Inc. Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025

Feb -18

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Costamare Inc. Sets the Date for its Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Release, Conference Call and Webcast

Feb -16

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Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited Sets the Date for its Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Release, Conference Call and Webcast

Feb -13

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Costamare Inc. $CMRE Shares Sold by New York State Common Retirement Fund

Feb -08

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Costamare Bulkers: The Cheapest Drybulk, Even After A Large Move

Feb -03

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SG Americas Securities LLC Invests $398,000 in Costamare Inc. $CMRE

Jan -26

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.77%)

6. Segments

Container Vessels

Expected Growth: 4.83%

Costamare Inc.'s 4.83% growth in Container Vessels is driven by increasing global trade, rising demand for containerized cargo, and a growing need for efficient transportation. Additionally, the company's modern fleet, strategic partnerships, and cost-effective operations contribute to its growth momentum.

CBI

Expected Growth: 4.65%

Costamare Inc.'s (CBI) 4.65% growth is driven by increasing demand for container shipping, fleet expansion, and strategic acquisitions. Rising global trade, particularly in the Asia-Europe route, boosts container volumes. Additionally, CBI's focus on cost control, efficient vessel operations, and a strong balance sheet support its growth momentum.

Dry Bulk Vessels

Expected Growth: 4.83%

Costamare Inc.'s 4.83% growth in Dry Bulk Vessels is driven by increasing global iron ore and coal demand, rising steel production, and a growing seaborne trade. Additionally, a low orderbook, scrubber installations, and a gradual recovery in vessel utilization contribute to the segment's growth.

7. Detailed Products

Container Ships

Costamare Inc. owns and operates a fleet of container ships that provide transportation services to shipping lines and other customers.

Dry Bulk Carriers

The company's dry bulk carriers transport dry commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grains.

Tankers

Costamare's tanker fleet transports crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids.

Ship Management Services

The company provides technical and commercial management services to ship owners and operators.

Vessel Acquisition and Sales

Costamare Inc. buys and sells vessels, providing opportunities for investors and ship owners.

8. Costamare Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for Costamare Inc. is medium due to the availability of alternative shipping options, but the company's strong brand reputation and customer loyalty mitigate this threat.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers is low for Costamare Inc. due to the company's strong market position and the lack of concentration among its customer base.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers is medium for Costamare Inc. due to the company's dependence on a few large suppliers, but the company's strong relationships with these suppliers mitigate this threat.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is low for Costamare Inc. due to the high barriers to entry in the shipping industry, including the need for significant capital investment and regulatory compliance.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high for Costamare Inc. due to the competitive nature of the shipping industry, with many established players competing for market share.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 51.30%
Debt Cost 5.66%
Equity Weight 48.70%
Equity Cost 10.55%
WACC 8.05%
Leverage 105.35%

11. Quality Control: Costamare Inc. passed 3 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Global Ship Lease

A-Score: 7.8/10

Value: 8.1

Growth: 6.0

Quality: 7.8

Yield: 9.4

Momentum: 9.5

Volatility: 5.7

1-Year Total Return ->

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Ernst Russ

A-Score: 6.7/10

Value: 8.2

Growth: 9.6

Quality: 9.0

Yield: 3.1

Momentum: 6.5

Volatility: 4.0

1-Year Total Return ->

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Norden

A-Score: 6.7/10

Value: 8.3

Growth: 7.4

Quality: 4.2

Yield: 8.1

Momentum: 8.5

Volatility: 3.3

1-Year Total Return ->

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MPC Container Ships

A-Score: 6.3/10

Value: 8.6

Growth: 6.9

Quality: 7.6

Yield: 10.0

Momentum: 1.5

Volatility: 3.3

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Costamare

A-Score: 6.3/10

Value: 8.1

Growth: 7.0

Quality: 6.3

Yield: 6.9

Momentum: 6.5

Volatility: 3.0

1-Year Total Return ->

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Gram Car Carriers

A-Score: 5.8/10

Value: 6.1

Growth: 9.7

Quality: 7.9

Yield: 5.0

Momentum: 4.0

Volatility: 2.3

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

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Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

16.88$

Current Price

16.88$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows