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Ardmore Shipping (ASC)
NYSE:ASC
ASC Stock Chart & Stats
$16.71
-$0.15(-1.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$16.71
-$0.15(-1.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.32 - $16.91
Previous CloseN/A
Volume204.69K
Average Volume (3M)674.25K
Market Cap
$678.83M
Enterprise Value$759.59M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$46.84M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$128.87M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.6
Beta0.42
Next Earnings
May 13, 2026EPS Estimate
0.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.28
Shares Outstanding40,623,928
10 Day Avg. Volume832,920
30 Day Avg. Volume674,252
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 Cap1.12
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.00Price Target Upside1.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)$196.13M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
De-risked Balance SheetSubstantially lower leverage and a large equity base materially reduce refinancing and solvency risk. This structural strength supports flexible capital allocation (dividends, opportunistic acquisitions), shields operations during downturns, and enables longer-term strategic choices without immediate liquidity pressure.
Low Cash Breakeven & FinancingA low breakeven rate combined with a fully revolving $350M facility and preferred redemption enhances resilience to rate cycles. Structurally this reduces rollover risk, preserves liquidity through troughs, and supports consistent shareholder returns and selective reinvestment even if spot rates soften.
Fleet & Operational UpgradesTargeted drydocking, upgraded coatings and tech-driven voyage optimisation improve fuel efficiency, versatility and uptime. These durable operating enhancements raise realized TCEs, lower per-voyage costs and increase asset competitiveness, supporting sustainable margin improvement over multiple market cycles.
Bears Say
High Spot ExposureWith ~82% of revenue exposed to spot TCEs, earnings remain highly cyclical and sensitive to freight-rate swings. Structurally this elevates volatility of cash flow and makes long-term planning and steady returns contingent on sustained favorable rate environments rather than contracted cashflows.
Negative Free Cash Flow In 2025A swing to negative free cash flow constrains durable capital returns and reinvestment capacity, increasing reliance on external financing or asset sales. Over a multi-quarter horizon, persistent FCF deficits would pressure discretionary spending, dividend policy and timing of fleet investments.
Geopolitical & Fleet Aging RisksEnduring geopolitical disruptions can reverse ton-mile demand and re-route trades, while an aging MR fleet raises compliance, maintenance and utilization headwinds. Together these structural factors can increase operating costs, limit available mainstream tonnage, and amplify sector cyclicality over quarters.
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ASC FAQ
What was Ardmore Shipping’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ardmore Shipping lowest stock price was $8.32 and its highest was $16.91 in the past 12 months.
What is Ardmore Shipping’s market cap?
Ardmore Shipping’s market cap is $678.83M.
When is Ardmore Shipping’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ardmore Shipping’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 70 days.
How were Ardmore Shipping’s earnings last quarter?
Ardmore Shipping 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ardmore Shipping’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ardmore Shipping pay dividends?
Ardmore Shipping pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.8%. See more information on Ardmore Shipping dividends here
What is Ardmore Shipping’s EPS estimate?
Ardmore Shipping’s EPS estimate is 0.45.
How many shares outstanding does Ardmore Shipping have?
Ardmore Shipping has 40,623,928 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ardmore Shipping’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ardmore Shipping 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?
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
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$17.00 (1.74% Upside)
$17.00 (1.74% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ASC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 24.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
89.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ardmore Shipping
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
▲(1.74% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Insiders
14.84% Mutual Funds
11.75% Other Institutional Investors
62.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors