ASC:NYE-Ardmore Shipping Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Marine Shipping | NYE

Last Closing Price

USD 3.38

Change

+0.20 (+6.29)%

Market Cap

USD 0.12B

Volume

0.23M

Avg Analyst Target

USD 4.80 (+42.01%)

Avg User Target

USD
Average Analyst Rating

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Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) Stock Analysis:
Based on the Ardmore Shipping Corporation stock forecasts from 3 analysts, the average analyst target price for Ardmore Shipping Corporation is USD 4.80 over the next 12 months. Ardmore Shipping Corporation’s average analyst rating is Buy . Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Ardmore Shipping Corporation is Slightly Bearish, which is based on 4 positive signals and 9 negative signals. At the last closing, Ardmore Shipping Corporation’s stock price was USD 3.38. Ardmore Shipping Corporation’s stock price has changed by -0.10% over the past week, -0.13% over the past month and -1.17% over the last year.

About

Ardmore Shipping Corporation engages in the seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals worldwide. As of February 15, 2021, the company operated a fleet of 25 double-hulled product and chemical tankers. It serves oil majors, oil companies, oil and chemical traders ...Read More

Company Website : https://ardmoreshipping.com

Address : Belvedere Building, Pembroke, Bermuda, HM08

Employees : 47

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.76

52 Week High : 5.43

Short Ratio : 2.41

52 Week Low : 3.07

Shorted Shares : 489,414

200 Day Moving Average : 3.85

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 459,201

50 Day Moving Average : 3.65

Short Percentage : 1.42%

Shares Held by Institutions : 64.58%

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ETFs Containing ASC

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Marine Shipping)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -1.17% 16% F 42% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -1.17% 12% F 33% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -53.70% 21% F 9% F
Dividend Return 0.68% 10% F 1% F
Total Return -53.01% 21% F 7% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -11.34% 4% F 5% F
Dividend Return 0.18% 5% F 4% F
Total Return -11.16% 4% F 4% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 27.62% 68% D+ 40% F
Risk Adjusted Return -40.40% 4% F 4% F
Market Capitalization 0.12B 24% F 18% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Marine Shipping)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 35.80 18% F 18% F
Price/Book Ratio 0.47 93% A 96% A
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 2.50 72% C- 72% C-
EV/EBITDA 129.82 20% F 4% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -14.65% 24% F 14% F
Return on Invested Capital 4.62% 48% F 52% F
Return on Assets -2.14% 12% F 12% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 58.71% 72% C- 56% F
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio 2.41 27% F 41% F
Short Percent 1.42% 71% C- 69% D+
Beta 0.76 84% B 72% C-
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.