Ardmore Shipping (ASC)
NYSE:ASC
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ASC Stock Chart & Stats
$15.89
-$0.15(-1.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$15.89
-$0.15(-1.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.18 - $19.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume204.69K
Average Volume (3M)635.22K
Market Cap
$766.68M
Enterprise Value$848.71M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$46.84M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$128.87M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.5
Beta0.41
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.89
Shares Outstanding40,802,612
10 Day Avg. Volume542,933
30 Day Avg. Volume635,218
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 Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.13
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$19.00Price Target Upside19.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)$226.58M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Deleveraged Balance SheetMeaningful deleveraging to ~0.20x debt/equity materially improves financial flexibility and reduces refinancing risk. A large equity base provides capacity to absorb cyclical revenue swings, fund opportunistic vessel purchases, and sustain capital returns without jeopardizing liquidity over the next 2–6 months.
Low Cash Breakeven & LiquidityA low cash breakeven and a $350M revolver materially raise the company’s resilience to rate downturns. Lower financing cost and preferred redemption improve net income stability and provide near-term funding optionality for working capital, opportunistic buys, or dividends under stressed markets.
Operational & Asset Quality GainsInvestments in AI, advanced coatings and in‑water interventions lift vessel efficiency and TCE performance sustainably. Technology-led voyage optimisation and higher-spec tank coatings increase utilization, lower operating costs and can sustain margin premiums, enhancing medium-term earnings power and asset values.
Bears Say
High Spot-Market ExposureAn 82% spot weighting amplifies earnings and cashflow volatility: strong upside in tight markets but rapid downside when rates fall. High spot exposure reduces predictability of revenue and complicates capital-return planning, increasing the risk profile over the coming quarters.
2025 Revenue & Free Cash Flow WeaknessA sharp revenue decline and negative free cash flow in 2025 signal weaker earnings durability beyond cyclical peaks. Persistent FCF pressure can constrain dividends, buybacks or reinvestment without asset sales or additional leverage, raising medium-term execution and capital-allocation risk.
Geopolitical & Aging-Fleet RisksStructural geopolitical disruption and an aging MR fleet raise compliance, rerouting and maintenance costs. Sanctions and irregular trade flows increase volatility and can force higher drydocking/capital spend or reduced utilization for older tonnage, pressuring margins and cash needs over the medium term.
Ardmore Shipping News
ASC FAQ
What was Ardmore Shipping’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ardmore Shipping lowest stock price was $9.18 and its highest was $19.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Ardmore Shipping’s market cap?
Ardmore Shipping’s market cap is $766.68M.
When is Ardmore Shipping’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ardmore Shipping’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is today.
How were Ardmore Shipping’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
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 0.51.
How many shares outstanding does Ardmore Shipping have?
Ardmore Shipping has 40,802,612 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ardmore Shipping’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
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?
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Ardmore Shipping Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$19.00 (19.57% Upside)
$19.00 (19.57% 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
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
76.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.37%
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
$19.00
▲(19.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
― Insiders
14.80% Mutual Funds
3.91% Other Institutional Investors
69.17% Public Companies and
Individual Investors