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
- In the past year ASC was profitable.
- 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
- ASC has a better Return On Assets (4.57%) than 60.77% of its industry peers.
- ASC has a Return On Equity of 5.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ASC outperforms 46.41% of its industry peers.
- 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 3 year average ROIC (11.77%) for ASC is well above the current ROIC(4.89%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
- ASC has a Profit Margin (11.63%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ASC has declined.
- 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.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.80%, ASC is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- ASC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- 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.
- ASC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ASC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- ASC has an Altman-Z score of 3.51. This indicates that ASC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- ASC's Altman-Z score of 3.51 is amongst the best of the industry. ASC outperforms 82.30% of its industry peers.
- ASC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- ASC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20. This is in the better half of the industry: ASC outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC8.49%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.33 indicates that ASC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- ASC has a Current ratio of 4.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. ASC outperforms 87.08% of its industry peers.
- ASC has a Quick Ratio of 3.98. This indicates that ASC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.98, ASC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.08% 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
- The earnings per share for ASC have decreased strongly by -67.02% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -5.34% on average over the next years.
- 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 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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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
- ASC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.90.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ASC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ASC is cheaper than 60.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ASC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.87.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.52, the valuation of ASC can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ASC is valued a bit cheaper than 66.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ASC to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.51), we can say ASC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.52 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as ASC's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)0.23
EPS Next 2Y-5.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. ASC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ASC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%.
- ASC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.23.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ASC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
15.89
+0.42 (+2.71%)
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 Owners76.82%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap648.31M
Revenue(TTM)310.20M
Net Income(TTM)36.07M
Analysts82.86
Price Target18.31 (15.23%)
Short Float %5.39%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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)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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.52 | ||
| P/S | 2.09 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.94 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 1.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.78 |
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY5.92%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY7.39%
FCF(TTM)-0.96
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2
OCFY12.59%
SpS7.6
BVpS15.55
TBVpS15.55
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)0.23
Graham Number18.1336 (14.12%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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 | 9.29 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.51 |
F-Score5
WACC8.49%
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.
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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.