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.

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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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M -100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.57%, ASC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of ASC (5.69%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.89%, ASC is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.54% 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 22.60%.
  • 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 RankSector 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
ASC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICASC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 11.63%, ASC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ASC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • ASC's Operating Margin of 15.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ASC outperforms 50.72% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ASC has grown nicely.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 41.80%, ASC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
ASC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsASC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

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2. ASC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • ASC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • ASC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ASC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for ASC is higher compared to a year ago.
ASC Yearly Shares OutstandingASC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
ASC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsASC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.51 indicates that ASC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.51, ASC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ASC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.20, ASC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.51
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC8.46%
ASC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFASC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • ASC has a Current Ratio of 4.33. This indicates that ASC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.33, ASC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 3.98 indicates that ASC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • ASC has a Quick ratio of 3.98. This is amongst the best in the industry. ASC outperforms 87.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.33
Quick Ratio 3.98
ASC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesASC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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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.
  • Looking at the last year, ASC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -23.56% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, ASC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.10% on average per year.
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

  • ASC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -5.34% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -27.11% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y25%
EPS Next 2Y-5.34%
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

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

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4. ASC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • ASC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.46.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ASC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • ASC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.53.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.17, ASC is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ASC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • ASC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.46
Fwd PE 13.17
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

  • ASC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.78
ASC Per share dataASC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

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.
  • ASC's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.34% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y-5.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. ASC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%, ASC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.23, ASC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • ASC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.01%

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
ASC Yearly Dividends per shareASC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2020 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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.
DP42.54%
EPS Next 2Y-5.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ASC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendASC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M -100M
ASC Dividend Payout.ASC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ASC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ASC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners76.82%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap631.18M
Revenue(TTM)310.20M
Net Income(TTM)36.07M
Analysts82.86
Price Target18.31 (18.36%)
Short Float %5.39%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.01%
Yearly Dividend0.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)49.1%
DP42.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-27
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)12.54%
PT rev (3m)17.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-29.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-17.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.46
Fwd PE 13.17
P/S 2.03
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 7.73
P/B 1
P/tB 1
EV/EBITDA 8.78
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY7.6%
FCF(TTM)-0.96
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2
OCFY12.94%
SpS7.6
BVpS15.55
TBVpS15.55
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)0.22
Graham Number18.1336 (17.22%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.57%
ROE 5.69%
ROCE 6.18%
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.57
Cap/Depr 357.48%
Cap/Sales 39.01%
Interest Coverage 9.29
Cash Conversion 100.76%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.33
Quick Ratio 3.98
Altman-Z 3.51
F-Score5
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC0.58
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 2Y-5.34%
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 4 / 10 to ASC.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) stock?

ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) stock?

The financial health rating of ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) is 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARDMORE SHIPPING CORP (ASC) is expected to grow by 25% in the next year.