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.
- In the past year ASC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- ASC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- ASC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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.
- ASC has a Return On Invested Capital (4.89%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ASC 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 of 11.63%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ASC outperforms 59.33% of its industry peers.
- ASC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ASC has a Operating Margin (15.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ASC has grown nicely.
- ASC has a Gross Margin of 41.80%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ASC outperforms 50.24% of its industry peers.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ASC is 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ASC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- ASC has an Altman-Z score of 3.48. This indicates that ASC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.48, ASC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% 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.
- ASC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20 is fine compared to the rest 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 | 3.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC8.46%
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 better Current ratio (4.33) than 87.08% of its industry peers.
- 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 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.
- ASC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -23.56%.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ASC will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -27.11% on average per year.
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.
4. ASC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.42, which indicates a correct valuation of ASC.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ASC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- ASC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.33, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.14, 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.
- ASC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.16.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.14 |
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 | 8.68 |
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)0.66
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y-5.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ASC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 49.10%!
- 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
- ASC pays out 42.54% of its income as dividend. 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
NYSE:ASC (4/15/2026, 1:36:02 PM)
15.435
+0.16 (+1.01%)
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 Cap629.75M
Revenue(TTM)310.20M
Net Income(TTM)36.07M
Analysts82.86
Price Target18.31 (18.63%)
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 | 16.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.14 | ||
| P/S | 2.03 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.71 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | 0.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY6.09%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY7.61%
FCF(TTM)-0.96
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2
OCFY12.97%
SpS7.6
BVpS15.55
TBVpS15.55
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)0.22
Graham Number18.1336 (17.48%)
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 | 3.48 |
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.