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ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ASC - MHY0207T1001 - Common Stock

13.01 USD
-0.49 (-3.63%)
Last: 11/19/2025, 2:57:44 PM
13.01 USD
0 (0%)
Pre-Market: 11/20/2025, 7:05:48 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ASC. ASC was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While ASC has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. ASC is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ASC was profitable.
ASC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years ASC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
ASC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
ASC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFASC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

ASC's Return On Assets of 3.98% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ASC outperforms 55.71% of its industry peers.
ASC's Return On Equity of 4.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ASC outperforms 42.38% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.51%, ASC is not doing good in the industry: 60.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ASC is significantly below the industry average of 21.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.40%) for ASC is well above the current ROIC(4.51%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.98%
ROE 4.85%
ROIC 4.51%
ROA(3y)17.77%
ROA(5y)9.45%
ROE(3y)22.22%
ROE(5y)10.64%
ROIC(3y)16.4%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ASC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICASC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

ASC has a Profit Margin (10.29%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Operating Margin value of 14.28%, ASC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ASC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ASC's Gross Margin of 41.93% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ASC outperforms 50.48% of its industry peers.
ASC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.28%
PM (TTM) 10.29%
GM 41.93%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y35.03%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y32.83%
GM growth 5Y11.07%
ASC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsASC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ASC is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for ASC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
ASC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ASC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ASC Yearly Shares OutstandingASC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
ASC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsASC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.23 indicates that ASC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ASC (3.23) is better than 85.24% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that ASC is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ASC (0.18) is better than 71.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.23
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC8.76%
ASC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFASC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.46 indicates that ASC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.46, ASC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 4.08 indicates that ASC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ASC (4.08) is better than 88.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.46
Quick Ratio 4.08
ASC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesASC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2

3. Growth

3.1 Past

ASC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -68.07%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.48% in the past year.
ASC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-68.07%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y28.22%
Revenue growth 5Y12.02%
Sales Q2Q%-39.94%

3.2 Future

ASC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.33% yearly.
ASC is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -15.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y-65.82%
EPS Next 2Y-30.17%
EPS Next 3Y-6.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-48.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-21.67%
Revenue Next 3Y-15.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
ASC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesASC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
ASC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesASC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.30, ASC is valued correctly.
ASC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ASC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
ASC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.36.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ASC is valued a bit cheaper than 79.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.42. ASC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.3
Fwd PE 9.36
ASC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsASC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ASC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.84
ASC Per share dataASC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as ASC's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.17%
EPS Next 3Y-6.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%, ASC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.90, ASC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
ASC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.34%

5.2 History

ASC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ASC Yearly Dividends per shareASC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2020 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

59.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ASC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP59.21%
EPS Next 2Y-30.17%
EPS Next 3Y-6.33%
ASC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendASC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M
ASC Dividend Payout.ASC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ASC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP

NYSE:ASC (11/19/2025, 2:57:44 PM)

Premarket: 13.01 0 (0%)

13.01

-0.49 (-3.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners68.1%
Inst Owner Change-6.52%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap529.38M
Revenue(TTM)405.78M
Net Income(TTM)31.82M
Analysts84.44
Price Target13.67 (5.07%)
Short Float %6.1%
Short Ratio4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.34%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP59.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.07%
Min EPS beat(2)10.01%
Max EPS beat(2)28.13%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.5%
Max EPS beat(4)28.13%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.92%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.09%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)9.06%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)64.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)59.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)70.9%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)35.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)70.9%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)32.62%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)35.42%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)46.08%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.3
Fwd PE 9.36
P/S 1.71
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.75
P/B 0.81
P/tB 0.81
EV/EBITDA 7.84
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY6.99%
EPS(NY)1.39
Fwd EY10.68%
FCF(TTM)-1.07
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.93
OCFY14.81%
SpS7.6
BVpS16.12
TBVpS16.12
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.98%
ROE 4.85%
ROCE 5.71%
ROIC 4.51%
ROICexc 4.8%
ROICexgc 4.8%
OM 14.28%
PM (TTM) 10.29%
GM 41.93%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)17.77%
ROA(5y)9.45%
ROE(3y)22.22%
ROE(5y)10.64%
ROIC(3y)16.4%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)17.67%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)17.67%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)20.75%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y52.79%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y52.79%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y35.03%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y32.83%
GM growth 5Y11.07%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.52
Cap/Depr 380.02%
Cap/Sales 39.48%
Interest Coverage 8.89
Cash Conversion 102.73%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.46
Quick Ratio 4.08
Altman-Z 3.23
F-Score4
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC0.51
Cap/Depr(3y)102.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.69%
Profit Quality(3y)94.73%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-68.07%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-65.82%
EPS Next 2Y-30.17%
EPS Next 3Y-6.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.48%
Revenue growth 3Y28.22%
Revenue growth 5Y12.02%
Sales Q2Q%-39.94%
Revenue Next Year-48.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-21.67%
Revenue Next 3Y-15.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-69.86%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y51.26%
EBIT Next Year-39.42%
EBIT Next 3Y-2.19%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-124.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y41.1%
OCF growth 1Y-61.11%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y50.91%

ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP / ASC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ASC.


What is the valuation status of ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of ASC stock?

ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ASC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) is 14.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.81.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ASC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) is expected to decline by -65.82% in the next year.