ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:ASC • MHY0207T1001
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This ASC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ASC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ASC had positive earnings in the past year.
- ASC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years ASC 4 years were profitable.
- Of the past 5 years ASC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 4.57%, ASC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- ASC has a Return On Equity of 5.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ASC outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.89%, ASC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- ASC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.77%. This is significantly below the industry average of 22.49%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (4.89%) for ASC is well below the 3 year average (11.77%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ASC had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.57% | ||
| ROE | 5.69% | ||
| ROIC | 4.89% |
ROA(3y)13.08%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)15.22%
ROE(5y)12.15%
ROIC(3y)11.77%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 11.63%, ASC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- ASC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ASC has a Operating Margin (15.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ASC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of ASC (41.81%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.63% | ||
| GM | 41.81% |
OM growth 3Y-24.8%
OM growth 5Y12.47%
PM growth 3Y-27.34%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.05%
GM growth 5Y3.82%
2. ASC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ASC is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ASC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- ASC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- ASC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.22 indicates that ASC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of ASC (3.22) is better than 81.64% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that ASC is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.20, ASC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC8.3%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.33 indicates that ASC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- ASC's Current ratio of 4.33 is amongst the best of the industry. ASC outperforms 87.44% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.98 indicates that ASC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.98, ASC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.98 |
3. ASC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ASC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -67.02%.
- Measured over the past years, ASC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 73.38% on average per year.
- The Revenue for ASC has decreased by -23.56% in the past year. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.10% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-67.02%
EPS 3Y-36.2%
EPS 5Y73.38%
EPS Q2Q%12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.38%
Revenue growth 5Y7.1%
Sales Q2Q%1.06%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ASC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.82% on average per year.
- ASC is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -27.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y25%
EPS Next 2Y16.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-41.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-27.11%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. ASC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.19 indicates a correct valuation of ASC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ASC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ASC is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.96. ASC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.15, ASC is valued correctly.
- ASC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ASC is cheaper than 80.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, ASC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ASC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ASC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as ASC's earnings are expected to grow with 16.82% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y16.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. ASC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ASC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.20%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.47, ASC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, ASC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of ASC grows each year by 49.10%, which is quite nice.
- ASC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)49.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 42.54% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ASC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of ASC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.54%
EPS Next 2Y16.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ASC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
14.28
+0.64 (+4.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners76.8%
Inst Owner Change7.48%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap581.62M
Revenue(TTM)310.20M
Net Income(TTM)36.07M
Analysts82.86
Price Target16.27 (13.94%)
Short Float %6.14%
Short Ratio2.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)49.1%
DP42.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.02%
Max EPS beat(2)10.01%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.69%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.02%
Max EPS beat(4)28.13%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.17%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.3%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)9.19%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)60.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)50.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)70.9%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)40.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)70.9%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)34.98%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)35.5%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)44.13%
PT rev (1m)3.24%
PT rev (3m)4.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)31.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)47.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-29.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-29.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-17.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.15 | ||
| P/S | 1.88 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.12 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | 0.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.85 |
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY6.58%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY8.23%
FCF(TTM)-0.97
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2
OCFY14.04%
SpS7.62
BVpS15.57
TBVpS15.57
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)0.21
Graham Number18.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.57% | ||
| ROE | 5.69% | ||
| ROCE | 6.19% | ||
| ROIC | 4.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.21% | ||
| OM | 15.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.63% | ||
| GM | 41.81% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)13.08%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)15.22%
ROE(5y)12.15%
ROIC(3y)11.77%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)12.64%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)12.64%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.9%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-36.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y-36.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.44%
OM growth 3Y-24.8%
OM growth 5Y12.47%
PM growth 3Y-27.34%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.05%
GM growth 5Y3.82%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.57 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 357.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 39.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.22 |
F-Score5
WACC8.3%
ROIC/WACC0.59
Cap/Depr(3y)217.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)134.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)20.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-67.02%
EPS 3Y-36.2%
EPS 5Y73.38%
EPS Q2Q%12%
EPS Next Y25%
EPS Next 2Y16.82%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.38%
Revenue growth 5Y7.1%
Sales Q2Q%1.06%
Revenue Next Year-41.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-27.11%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-63.22%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.36%
EBIT growth 5Y20.46%
EBIT Next Year100.07%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-139.75%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-49.11%
OCF growth 3Y-13.05%
OCF growth 5Y12.11%
ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP / ASC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ASC.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP?
ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP?
The financial health rating of ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) is 6 / 10.
Is the dividend of ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.54%.