(ASC) Ardmore Shpng - Ratings and Ratios
Petroleum, Chemicals, Transportation Services
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Description: ASC Ardmore Shpng
Ardmore Shipping Corporation is a shipping company that transports petroleum products and chemicals globally, operating a fleet of 26 vessels, with a focus on serving major oil and chemical companies. The companys business model is centered around providing seaborne transportation services to oil majors, traders, and chemical companies.
From a operational perspective, Ardmore Shippings fleet composition is notable, with 22 owned Eco-design vessels, which suggests a commitment to modern and environmentally friendly tonnage. This could be a key differentiator, as the industry increasingly focuses on reducing its carbon footprint. The four chartered-in vessels supplement the owned fleet, providing flexibility in capacity management.
To further analyze Ardmore Shippings performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, operating margins, and fleet utilization rates are crucial. For instance, a high fleet utilization rate (>90%) would indicate efficient capacity management, while a stable or increasing operating margin would suggest effective cost control and pricing power. Additionally, metrics like debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage ratio can provide insights into the companys financial health and leverage.
Ardmore Shippings valuation multiples, such as P/E and P/E Forward, indicate a relatively low valuation compared to its earnings. This could be attractive to investors seeking value in the Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation sub-industry. Furthermore, a Return on Equity (RoE) of 15.43% suggests that the company is generating decent returns for its shareholders.
Overall, Ardmore Shippings business model, fleet composition, and financial performance suggest a company that is well-positioned in the shipping industry, with potential for further growth and returns for investors.
ASC Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 505m |
| Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation |
| IPO / Inception | 2013-08-01 |
ASC Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 14.5% |
| Fundamental | 56.4% |
| Dividend Rating | 43.8% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -34.3% |
| Analyst Rating | 5.0 of 5 |
ASC Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 3.15% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 12.75% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 84.88% |
| Payout Consistency | 35.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 32.8% |
ASC Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 90.8% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -51.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 73.5% |
| CAGR 5y | 16.06% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.26 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 0.69 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.28 |
| Alpha | 0.01 |
| Beta | 0.979 |
| Volatility | 33.78% |
| Current Volume | 520.5k |
| Average Volume 20d | 458.8k |
| Stop Loss | 12.8 (-3.7%) |
| Signal | 0.49 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5
| Net Income (46.9m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 19.5m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.12 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.19pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 27.51% (prev 24.60%; Δ 2.91pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.14 (>3.0%) and CFO 101.8m > Net Income 46.9m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-20.8m) to EBITDA (87.4m) ratio: -0.24 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 3.88 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (40.7m) change vs 12m ago -3.14% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 30.23% (prev 46.44%; Δ -16.22pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 44.85% (prev 55.72%; Δ -10.87pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 13.13 (EBITDA TTM 87.4m / Interest Expense TTM 4.18m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 5.32
| (A) 0.13 = (Total Current Assets 120.1m - Total Current Liabilities 30.9m) / Total Assets 703.8m |
| (B) 0.25 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 174.2m / Total Assets 703.8m |
| (C) 0.08 = EBIT TTM 54.9m / Avg Total Assets 722.9m |
| (D) 3.02 = Book Value of Equity 174.7m / Total Liabilities 57.8m |
| Total Rating: 5.32 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 56.36
| 1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 17.08% = 5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin 25.42% = 6.36 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.04 = 2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.31 = 2.43 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -0.79)% = -0.99 |
| 7. RoE 7.26% = 0.61 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -79.77% = -5.98 |
| 9. EPS Trend -81.12% = -4.06 |
What is the price of ASC shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +7.79%, over one month by +22.32%, over three months by +27.33% and over the past year by -22.13%.
Is Ardmore Shpng a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ASC is around 13.30 USD . This means that ASC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 0.08%.
Is ASC a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the ASC price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 13.1 | -1.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | 13.1 | -1.7% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 14.9 | 12.4% |
Last update: 2025-09-13 04:31
ASC Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 49.5m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 12.0485
P/E Forward = 3.3852
P/S = 1.5577
P/B = 0.8122
P/EG = -6.04
Beta = 0.103
Revenue TTM = 324.2m USD
EBIT TTM = 54.9m USD
EBITDA TTM = 87.4m USD
Long Term Debt = 25.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.06m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 27.1m USD (Calculated: Short Term 2.06m + Long Term 25.0m)
Net Debt = -20.8m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 482.6m USD (505.0m + Debt 27.1m - CCE 49.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 13.13 (Ebit TTM 54.9m / Interest Expense TTM 4.18m)
FCF Yield = 17.08% (FCF TTM 82.4m / Enterprise Value 482.6m)
FCF Margin = 25.42% (FCF TTM 82.4m / Revenue TTM 324.2m)
Net Margin = 14.48% (Net Income TTM 46.9m / Revenue TTM 324.2m)
Gross Margin = 30.23% ((Revenue TTM 324.2m - Cost of Revenue TTM 226.2m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.76 (Enterprise Value 482.6m / Book Value Of Equity 174.7m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.85% (Interest Expense 1.04m / Debt 27.1m)
Taxrate = 0.16% (215.0k / 137.7m)
NOPAT = 54.9m (EBIT 54.9m * (1 - 0.16%))
Current Ratio = 3.88 (Total Current Assets 120.1m / Total Current Liabilities 30.9m)
Debt / Equity = 0.04 (Debt 27.1m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 646.0m)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.31 (Net Debt -20.8m / EBITDA 87.4m)
Debt / FCF = 0.33 (Debt 27.1m / FCF TTM 82.4m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 646.0m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 6.67% (Net Income 46.9m, Total Assets 703.8m )
RoE = 7.26% (Net Income TTM 46.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 646.0m)
RoCE = 8.19% (Ebit 54.9m / (Equity 646.0m + L.T.Debt 25.0m))
RoIC = 8.54% (NOPAT 54.9m / Invested Capital 642.6m)
WACC = 9.33% (E(505.0m)/V(532.1m) * Re(9.62%)) + (D(27.1m)/V(532.1m) * Rd(3.85%) * (1-Tc(0.00)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 33.33 | Cagr: 0.13%
Discount Rate = 9.62% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 66.56% ; FCFE base≈83.6m ; Y1≈61.8m ; Y5≈35.7m
Fair Price DCF = 12.96 (DCF Value 527.3m / Shares Outstanding 40.7m; 5y FCF grow -30.93% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -81.12 | EPS CAGR: -50.72% | SUE: 0.97 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: -79.77 | Revenue CAGR: -21.95% | SUE: 2.07 | # QB: 2
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