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Container stocks
Ready to invest in the shipping and storage industry? Consider these 6 stocks.
The best container stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
6 container stocks to watch
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the shipping and storage industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.
- Danaos Corporation (DAC)
- Costamare (CMRE)
- Textainer Group (TGH)
- Nordic American Tankers (NAT)
- Container Store Group (TCS)
- Navios Maritime Containers L-P (NMCI)
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Take a deeper dive into container stocks
If you're interested in investing in the shipping and storage industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.1. Danaos Corporation (DAC)
Danaos Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates containerships in Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States. The company offers seaborne transportation services, such as chartering its vessels to liner companies. As of February 28, 2022, it had a fleet of 71 containerships aggregating 436,589 twenty-foot equivalent units in capacity.
Danaos Corporation stock opened the day at $69.00 after a previous close of $68.17. The latest price was $72.05 (25-minute delay). Danaos Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD787.3 million and employs 4 staff.
- Market capitalization: $1,284,837,376
- P/E ratio: 1.1768
- PEG ratio: 0.52
2. Costamare (CMRE)
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.
Costamare stock opened the day at $11.15 after a previous close of $11.01. The latest price was $11.40 (25-minute delay). Costamare is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$934.9 million and employs 2,750 staff.
- Market capitalization: $1,427,805,440
- P/E ratio: 3.0947
- PEG ratio: -0.8
3. Textainer Group (TGH)
Textainer Group Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, purchases, owns, manages, leases, and disposes a fleet of intermodal containers worldwide. It operates through three segments: Container Ownership, Container Management, and Container Resale. The company's containers include standard and specialized dry freight, and refrigerated containers, as well as other special-purpose containers, which include tank, 45', pallet-wide, and other types of containers.
Textainer Group stock opened the day at $31.15 after a previous close of $30.86. The latest price was $31.42 (25-minute delay). Textainer Group is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$885.9 million and employs 164 staff.
- Market capitalization: $1,397,766,656
- P/E ratio: 5.023
- PEG ratio: 11.4
4. Nordic American Tankers (NAT)
Nordic American Tankers Limited, a tanker company, acquires and charters double-hull tankers in Bermuda and internationally. It operates a fleet of 24 Suezmax crude oil tankers. The company was formerly known as Nordic American Tanker Shipping Limited and changed its name to Nordic American Tankers Limited in June 2011.
Nordic American Tankers stock opened the day at $3.03 after a previous close of $3.00. The latest price was $3.07 (25-minute delay). Nordic American Tankers is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$187.8 million and employs 19 staff.
- Market capitalization: $431,580,224
- PEG ratio: -2.5
5. Container Store Group (TCS)
The Container Store Group, Inc. operates as a retailer of storage and organization products and solutions in the United States. The company operates in two segments, The Container Store and Elfa.
Container Store Group stock opened the day at $13.21 after a previous close of $13.22. The latest price was $12.85 (25-minute delay). Container Store Group is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.1 billion and employs 2,300 staff.
- Market capitalization: $377,671,456
- P/E ratio: 4.6049
- PEG ratio: 1.71
6. Navios Maritime Containers L-P (NMCI)
Navios Maritime Containers L. P. owns and operates containerships for the maritime industry in Asia and Europe. As of March 12, 2020, it owned a fleet of 29 vessels.
Navios Maritime Containers L-P is listed on the NASDAQ and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$134.4 million.
- Market capitalization: $299,974,976
- P/E ratio: 66.8841
How to buy container stocks
Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one or more of these container stocks.
- Compare share trading platforms. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
- Open and fund your brokerage account. You’ll need personal and financial details, like your contact and bank information.
- Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like DAC or CMRE.
- Decide on how many to buy. Some brokers will allow you to purchase fractional shares, while others require you to purchase whole shares.
- Choose an order type. Invest in the container stocks now with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price.
- Buy the stock. Tap or click the Buy button on your brokerage account. Once you’ve invested in the shipping and storage industry, track how your stock performs to decide when it’s time to sell.
Bottom line
While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in container stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — container stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the shipping and storage industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.More guides on Finder
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