Ardmore Shipping Corp (ASC)
NYSE:ASC
ASC Stock Chart & Stats
$15.28
-$0.15(-1.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$15.28
-$0.15(-1.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.61 - $16.91
Previous CloseN/A
Volume204.69K
Average Volume (3M)665.70K
Market Cap
$641.01M
Enterprise Value$705.49M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$46.84M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$128.87M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.0
Beta0.43
Next Earnings
May 13, 2026EPS Estimate
0.47Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.28
Shares Outstanding40,802,612
10 Day Avg. Volume445,771
30 Day Avg. Volume665,697
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.17
Price to Book (P/B)0.78
Price to Sales (P/S)1.59
P/FCF Ratio-12.63
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.10
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.27
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.89
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.42
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.00Price Target Upside11.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)$212.75M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
De-risked Balance SheetSignificantly lower leverage versus 2020–21 materially improves resilience to tanker cyclicality. A strong equity base and light debt burden reduce refinancing risk, preserve access to capital during downturns, and support sustained dividend policy and opportunistic asset buys.
Lower Cash Breakeven & Financing FlexibilityA reduced breakeven and a fully revolving $350M facility increase operational and liquidity flexibility across shipping cycles. This structural improvement lowers the threshold for profitability, cushions earnings during softer markets, and supports consistent capital returns.
Operational & Tech Efficiency GainsDurable efficiency initiatives (AI, advanced coatings, in-water interventions) enhance voyage economics and lower maintenance costs. These operational advantages can sustainably raise utilization and TCE premiums, improving margins and compounding returns on fleet investments.
Bears Say
High Spot-Market ExposureA predominantly spot-exposed revenue mix creates structural earnings and cashflow volatility across market cycles. Despite low breakeven, sustained rate weaknesses would quickly compress margins and impair free cash flow, complicating capital allocation and payout stability.
Weakened Cash Generation In 2025The swing to negative free cash flow and a marked drop in operating cash flow indicate a deterioration in cash conversion. If not reversed, weaker cash generation limits reinvestment, pressures dividends or buybacks, and could force asset sales or higher leverage to fund operations.
Aging MR Fleet & Compliance RiskAn aging global MR fleet raises long-term maintenance, compliance and retrofit costs and increases off-hire risk. Structural scrappage and retrofit needs can compress industry supply unevenly, forcing higher capex or accelerated renewals to maintain utilization and regulatory compliance.
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ASC FAQ
What was Ardmore Shipping Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ardmore Shipping Corp lowest stock price was $8.61 and its highest was $16.91 in the past 12 months.
What is Ardmore Shipping Corp’s market cap?
Ardmore Shipping Corp’s market cap is $641.01M.
When is Ardmore Shipping Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ardmore Shipping Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 27 days.
How were Ardmore Shipping Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Ardmore Shipping Corp released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported $0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.01.
Is Ardmore Shipping Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ardmore Shipping Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ardmore Shipping Corp pay dividends?
Ardmore Shipping Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.8%. See more information on Ardmore Shipping Corp dividends here
What is Ardmore Shipping Corp’s EPS estimate?
Ardmore Shipping Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.47.
How many shares outstanding does Ardmore Shipping Corp have?
Ardmore Shipping Corp has 40,802,612 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ardmore Shipping Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ardmore Shipping Corp reported an EPS of $0.28 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.27. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.533%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ardmore Shipping Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ASC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ardmore Shipping Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$17.00 (11.26% Upside)
$17.00 (11.26% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ASC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 24.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
75.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ardmore Shipping Corp
Ardmore Shipping Corporation engages in the seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals worldwide. As of February 15, 2022, the company operated a fleet of 25 double-hulled product and chemical tankers. It serves oil majors, oil companies, oil and chemical traders, chemical companies, and pooling service providers. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Pembroke, Bermuda.
ASC Company Deck
ASC Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was predominantly positive: management reported strong earnings, high TCEs, low cash breakeven, successful fleet upgrades, accretive acquisitions (three MRs up ~15%), and meaningful operational/technology gains (AI, advanced coatings, hull robots). At the same time, the company acknowledged material macro and structural risks — geopolitical disruption, an aging global MR fleet, spot-market exposure, and a tighter financing backdrop. Overall, the positive operational and financial developments and balance-sheet improvements substantially outweigh the listed risks, though these risks merit ongoing monitoring.View all ASC earnings summariesASC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.00
▲(11.26% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Insiders
14.98% Mutual Funds
1.29% Other Institutional Investors
72.18% Public Companies and
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