CMRE

Industrials

Costamare Inc. · Marine Shipping · $2B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
49.8
Below Average

Costamare Inc. scores 49.8/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Industrials Sector
CMRE
49.8
Sector avg
42.4
Quality
Strong
Moat
Weak
Growth
Weak
Risk
Neutral
Valuation
Attractive

What is Costamare Inc.?

Costamare Inc. is a global owner and operator of containerships and dry bulk vessels, chartering its fleet to major liner companies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Monaco.

Costamare generates revenue by leasing containerships and dry bulk vessels to shipping lines under charter agreements. The company does not operate liner services itself — it earns fees as a vessel owner. Its fleet spans a wide range of vessel sizes, giving charterers flexibility across global trade routes.

Costamare was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Monaco, though its operating roots trace back to 1974.

  • Containership ownership and chartering
  • Dry bulk vessel ownership and chartering
  • Long-term and short-term charter agreements

Is CMRE a Good Stock to Buy?

UQS Score rates CMRE as Below Average overall.

Costamare's strongest pillar is Quality, reflecting the financial discipline typical of an asset-heavy charter business. Valuation is rated Attractive, suggesting the market may not be fully pricing in the company's asset base relative to peers.

Both the Moat and Growth pillars register as Weak, pointing to limited competitive differentiation and constrained expansion prospects in a cyclical shipping market.

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.

Does CMRE pay dividends?

Yes — Costamare Inc. pays a dividend.

Costamare pays a regular dividend, a common feature among established shipping companies that generate predictable charter income. The dividend reflects management's approach to returning cash to shareholders alongside fleet investment.

When does CMRE report earnings?

Costamare reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with US-listed equities.

Charter rate cycles heavily influence quarterly results in the containership sector. Revenue and profitability can shift meaningfully as vessel contracts roll over at prevailing market rates.

For the most recent quarter's results, visit Costamare's investor relations page directly.

CMRE Price History

+175.7% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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$31,412
That's a +214% total return, or +25.7% annualized.

Based on Costamare Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Costamare do?

Costamare owns containerships and dry bulk vessels, which it charters to liner companies and bulk operators worldwide. The company earns revenue through charter fees rather than running its own shipping services.

Does CMRE pay dividends?

Yes, Costamare pays a regular dividend. Shipping companies with stable charter backlogs often return cash to shareholders this way. Check the company's investor relations page for the current dividend rate and payment schedule.

When does CMRE report earnings?

Costamare reports on a quarterly basis. We do not publish specific upcoming earnings dates — visit the company's investor relations page for the latest schedule.

Is CMRE a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates CMRE as Below Average overall. While Quality and Valuation are relative strengths, weak Moat and Growth scores highlight meaningful risks. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is CMRE overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for CMRE is rated Attractive, suggesting the stock may be trading at a reasonable level relative to its fundamentals. Full valuation metrics are available in the Pro view.

What is CMRE's market cap bracket?

Costamare is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it among moderately sized shipping operators — larger than most niche vessel owners but well below the largest global maritime conglomerates.

Is CMRE a long-term quality indicator?

From a long-term quality perspective, CMRE's Strong Quality pillar is a positive signal, but the Weak Moat and Growth pillars suggest limited structural advantages over time. Investors focused on durability should weigh these factors carefully.

What sector does CMRE belong to?

Costamare operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within marine transportation. The company's performance is closely tied to global trade volumes and charter rate cycles.

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CMRE — Score History

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Score changes· 7 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 11, 202649.880.310.018.956.2100.0-1.8
May 10, 202651.687.710.018.956.2100.0+3.4
May 9, 202648.287.710.01.656.2100.0-1.6
May 8, 202649.880.310.018.956.2100.0+0.4
May 4, 202649.480.910.018.952.4100.0+0.2
Apr 27, 202649.280.910.017.952.4100.00.0
Apr 2, 202649.280.910.018.152.4100.0

CMRE — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

80.3/100 (25%)

Costamare Inc. demonstrates outstanding capital efficiency and profitability, placing it among the highest-quality businesses in the market.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Moderate

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityStrong

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityStrong

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityStrong

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsModerate

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationStrong

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

18.9/100 (20%)

Costamare Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRWeak

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthStrong

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookWeak

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthWeak

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

56.2/100 (15%)

Costamare Inc. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.

Financial LeverageModerate

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityStrong

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioModerate

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

100.0/100 (15%)

Costamare Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Earnings YieldStrong

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowStrong

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

EV/EBITDA vs SectorStrong

Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.

Moat

10/100 (25%)

Costamare Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CMRE.

Score Composition

Quality
80.3×25%20.1
Growth
18.9×20%3.8
Risk
56.2×15%8.4
Valuation
100.0×15%15.0
Moat
10.0×25%2.5
Total
49.8Below Average

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How is the CMRE UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Costamare Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Costamare Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Costamare Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

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