StealthGas (GASS.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 50% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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StealthGas Price Target 2026: Analysts See 50% Upside

The average price target for StealthGas is $14.00. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 49.57% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is StealthGas overvalued or undervalued?

StealthGas is currently undervalued with a gap of 49.6% relative to the price target.


The current price is $9.36, which places StealthGas in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $12.60, and overvalued when the price exceeds $15.40.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For StealthGas, the fair value range lies between $12.60 and $15.40.


See the full price target analysis for StealthGas →

Analyst Ratings for StealthGas stock in 2026: Buy

1 analysts cover StealthGas. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 100% recommend buying. The average price target is $14.00, which gives an upside of 49.6% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.00/5)
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4.00 out of 5 based on 1 analysts

About StealthGas – Marine Shipping

StealthGas Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides seaborne transportation services to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) producers and users in Greece and internationally. The company's LPG carriers carry various petroleum gas products in liquefied form, including propane, butane, butadiene, isopropane, propylene, and vinyl chloride monomer, as well as ammonia. It also offers crude oil and natural gas. The company operates a fleet of 29 LPG carriers, including one JV vessel. StealthGas Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Athens, Greece. Read more about the company

Key Figures for StealthGas

$ 354M Market cap
$ 170M Revenue
Marine Shipping Industry
5.92 P/E
2.09 P/S
0.48 P/B
United States Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is StealthGas?

Value stock Momentum stock

StealthGas is classified as a value stock and momentum stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, and strong price momentum.

Score Overview for StealthGas

💰 Value Score 95/100 (Very High)
⭐ Quality Score 80/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 72/100 (High)
📊 Total Score 82/100

📈 Valuation

StealthGas trades at a P/E ratio of 5.9, which is below the market average and can point to an attractive price. The forward P/E is 6.8. The P/S ratio is 2.1. The P/B ratio is 0.5, below book value, which can point to a value opportunity. The PEG ratio is 0.85 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

StealthGas has a profit margin of 35.0% (excellent) and an operating margin of 31.6%. Return on equity (ROE) is 8.5%. Return on assets (ROA) is 4.0%. The latest quarterly earnings grew -16.4% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 6 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 30.76 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 16.9% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 0.23% — low, the market does not expect a decline.

Insider Trading in StealthGas 2026: The Signal Is clearly positive

In 2026, insiders at StealthGas have made 20 transactions, all of which were purchases. On a net basis, insiders put 4,924,754 $ into the stock, which is a positive signal. Active insiders include Jolliffe Michael, Vafias Harry, Glendon Capital Management LP. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is clearly positive.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Clearly positive

Insiders have exclusively bought shares over the last 3 months. This is a strong signal of confidence in the company in the short term.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 0 sales. A net 30,050 $ into the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Clearly positive

Insiders have exclusively bought shares. This is a strong signal of confidence in the company's future.

Across the last 20 transactions: 20 purchases and 0 sales. A net 4,924,754 $ into the stock.

Latest purchase: Jolliffe Michael bought 5,000 shares at 6 $ each on 2026-06-18. The stock has since risen 56.7%.

Who is buying: Jolliffe Michael, Vafias Harry, Glendon Capital Management LP.

Latest Insider Trades in StealthGas (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in StealthGas. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-06-18 Jolliffe Michael Buy 5,000 6 30,050
2026-04-27 Vafias Harry Buy 100,000 6 601,000
2019-07-01 Glendon Capital Management LP Buy 39,125 4 136,938
2019-06-28 Glendon Capital Management LP Buy 6,502 3 22,107
2019-06-27 Glendon Capital Management LP Buy 50,000 3 168,000
2019-03-19 Glendon Capital Management LP Buy 422,065 3 1,392,815
2019-03-15 Glendon Capital Management LP Buy 5,000 3 15,250
2019-03-14 Glendon Capital Management LP Buy 3,200 3 9,760
2019-03-13 Glendon Capital Management LP Buy 18,000 3 55,620
2019-03-11 Glendon Capital Management LP Buy 2,000 3 6,180

Who is buying and selling StealthGas shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in StealthGas: Jolliffe Michael, Vafias Harry, Glendon Capital Management LP. In total, 4,924,754 $ was bought across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

When Does StealthGas Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for StealthGas is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of StealthGas 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated September 12, 2026.

Trend Analysis of StealthGas Inc

StealthGas Inc is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $9.42 is 0.4% below the 20-day average ($9.46). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 4.4% above the 50-day average ($9.03). Long term, the stock is 8.5% above the 200-day average ($8.69), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (9.03) is above the 200-day average (8.69), which is a classic bullish signal for StealthGas Inc.

Is StealthGas Inc overbought or oversold?

StealthGas Inc has an RSI of 54.4, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for StealthGas Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.079), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (0.119) by 0.040, which suggests the positive momentum is fading – the trend could be turning.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (0.216), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (0.233) by 0.017, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bullish (MACD positive). However, momentum shows signs of weakening on a daily basis. Watch whether the trend holds.

Risk Profile for StealthGas Inc

StealthGas Inc has an annual standard deviation of 32.5%, which classifies the stock as Balanced. There is some volatility, but the price is relatively stable.

Overall Technical Conclusion for StealthGas Inc

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.079). Weekly bullish (0.216).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 54.4 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About StealthGas stock in 2026

Should you buy StealthGas stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for StealthGas is currently BUY. StealthGas trades at $9.36 as of 9/12/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.079 with falling momentum (signal: 0.119); RSI is at 54.4 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $14.00 points to 49.6% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for StealthGas stock?
The average analyst price target for StealthGas is $14.00. The current price is $9.36, which gives an upside of 49.6%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $12.60 and $15.40.
Is StealthGas a dividend stock?
No, StealthGas does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of StealthGas stock?
StealthGas is rated as a stock in the risk category Balanced. the annual standard deviation is 32.5%, which classifies the stock as Balanced.
Is StealthGas overvalued?
No, StealthGas is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (49.6% upside). StealthGas has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 5.9 (lowly valued), a P/S ratio of 2.1, a P/B ratio of 0.5. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 49.6%.
Is StealthGas overbought?
No, StealthGas is not overbought. RSI is at 54.4 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 54.4 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 1.0% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is positive, but momentum is falling.
When is the next StealthGas earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for StealthGas has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is StealthGas shorted?
StealthGas has minimal short interest of 0.23% of the free float, which is insignificant and points to very limited bearish sentiment.
Are insiders buying StealthGas stock?
Yes, insiders are net buyers of StealthGas – they are buying more shares than they are selling. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 0 sales. On a net basis, 30,050 $ worth of shares were bought. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 20 purchases and 0 sales, with a net 4,924,754 $ bought. Active buyers include Jolliffe Michael, Vafias Harry, Glendon Capital Management LP. Insider buying is generally seen as a positive signal, because management is putting its own money into the company.
Is StealthGas a good stock?
Based on our total score, StealthGas is rated as a fantastic stock with a total score of 82 out of 100. The stock scores exceptionally high on value, quality and momentum – it is among the best 18% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 95/100, Quality: 80/100, Momentum: 72/100. In addition: analysts see 49.6% upside to the price target; technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether StealthGas is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for StealthGas stock?
The outlook for StealthGas based on current data: the average analyst price target is $14.00 (+49.6%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 5.9 (low – a possible value stock). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is StealthGas stock moving?
StealthGas is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been buying the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can StealthGas go?
The average analyst price target for StealthGas is $14.00, which corresponds to a potential gain of 49.6% from the current price of $9.36. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can StealthGas fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for StealthGas. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does StealthGas do?
StealthGas Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides seaborne transportation services to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) producers and users in Greece and internationally. The company's LPG carriers carry various petroleum gas products in liquefied form, including propane, ... The company belongs to the Industrials sector, more specifically the Marine Shipping industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate StealthGas as an investment.
Did StealthGas raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from StealthGas. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is StealthGas making money or losing money?
Yes, StealthGas is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 35.0% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 31.6%. At a P/E ratio of 5.9, you currently pay 5.9 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can StealthGas go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of StealthGas is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 30.76 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 6 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 17% (low). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does StealthGas have a lot of debt?
No, StealthGas has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 17%. For the industrials sector, anything below 100% counts as low debt. Industrial companies often sit at 100-200% because of heavy production assets and long order books. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can StealthGas service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 2,146.0x, and the company has more cash than debt (net cash).

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