Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC)
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Rating:74Outperform
Price Target:
$24.50
▲(36.11% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:11/22/25
Capital Clean Energy Carriers scores well due to its strong financial performance and strategic progress highlighted in the earnings call. The low P/E ratio and solid dividend yield suggest attractive valuation. However, technical indicators point to weak momentum, which slightly offsets the overall positive outlook.
Positive Factors
High Profitability and Revenue Growth
Sustained high gross and net margins alongside near-15% revenue growth indicate durable pricing power and operational efficiency. These margins support strong cash generation, reinvestment in fleet renewal and steady distributions, underpinning long-term financial resilience.
Negative Factors
Moderate Leverage Levels
A D/E near 1.8 implies meaningful leverage for a shipping operator, increasing refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity. With significant newbuilds underway, moderate leverage could constrain flexibility and raise funding costs if market or credit conditions tighten.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Profitability and Revenue Growth
Sustained high gross and net margins alongside near-15% revenue growth indicate durable pricing power and operational efficiency. These margins support strong cash generation, reinvestment in fleet renewal and steady distributions, underpinning long-term financial resilience.
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Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.06B
Dividend Yield2.85%
Average Volume (3M)11.68K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.28
Revenue Growth3.58%
EPS Growth208.06%
CountryUS
EmployeesN/A
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryMarine Shipping
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.48
Shares Outstanding59,082,320
10 Day Avg. Volume9,270
30 Day Avg. Volume11,675
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.26
Price to Book (P/B)0.77
Price to Sales (P/S)2.79
P/FCF Ratio-1.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue10.38
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit17.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.25
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.00Price Target Upside44.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)$455.07M
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp., a shipping company, provides marine transportation services in Greece. The company's vessels provide a range of cargoes, including liquefied natural gas, containerized goods, and cargo under short-term voyage c...
How the Company Makes Money
CCEC generates revenue primarily through the sale and leasing of its innovative storage and transport solutions, which cater to both the hydrogen and LNG markets. The company also earns income from long-term contracts with energy producers and uti...
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jan 30, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 01, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive operational and strategic picture — the company strengthened its LNG-focused fleet (including 3 new LNG orders and delivery of an innovative LCO2 multi-gas carrier), maintained dividends and reported solid cash and backlog metrics. Market dynamics (Q4 spot strength and a structural squeeze for modern tonnage) support the company’s strategy. However, significant near-term risks remain: acute geopolitical disruption in the Middle East causing extreme spot volatility, unfinished financing for some newbuild deliveries, and operational costs from upcoming drydocks. Overall, achievements and positioning materially outweigh the challenges, but the outlook hinges on the duration of geopolitical disruption and timely completion of financing.Positive Updates
Contracted Three State-of-the-Art LNG Carriers
Secured 3 latest-technology LNG newbuilds (deliveries: 1 in Q4 2028, 2 in Q1 2029) with enhanced fuel efficiency, lower boil-off and greater liquefaction capacity; positioned for undersupplied 2028–29 market and increased commercial optionality.
Negative Updates
Heightened Geopolitical Risk Disrupting LNG Flows
Conflict in the Middle East increased risk around the Persian Gulf/Strait of Hormuz, prompting route avoidance, higher insurance costs, AIS interference and export disruptions. ~20% of global LNG exports originate from the Arabian Gulf, causing significant market uncertainty.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Contracted Three State-of-the-Art LNG Carriers
Secured 3 latest-technology LNG newbuilds (deliveries: 1 in Q4 2028, 2 in Q1 2029) with enhanced fuel efficiency, lower boil-off and greater liquefaction capacity; positioned for undersupplied 2028–29 market and increased commercial optionality.
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Company Guidance
Management's guidance emphasized maintaining the $0.15 quarterly cash distribution (paid Feb 12; 75th consecutive quarter) while funding growth from a strong cash position ($296M including restricted cash) and a net leverage ratio just under 49%; they completed a EUR250M unsecured bond (to refinance an outstanding EUR150M bond) with hedged proceeds implying an approximate $295M equivalent in USD and expect to finance most LNG newbuild CapEx with roughly 70% debt on average. Operational guidance included dry-dock all‑in cash costs of about $5.0M per dry dock with ~20–25 off‑hire days, deliveries of the Amadeus (LPG) at end‑April 2026 and a dual‑fuel 45,000 m3 carrier in early June 2026, plus three new LNG carriers ordered for delivery (one in Q4‑2028, two in Q1‑2029). Portfolio and revenue visibility remain strong with a contracted LNG backlog equating to ~90 years at an average DCE of ~$86,800/day (~$2.7B revenue, rising to ~123 years and ~$3.9B if extensions are exercised), Q4 net income from continuing operations of $28.4M, and the first 22,000 m3 liquid CO2 multi‑gas carrier (Active) delivered after quarter‑end on a 6‑month charter (initial blended rate ~ $25–26k/day; headline/option rates reported at ~$25k and $32k/day respectively). Management reiterated that market dynamics (spot rates that hit ~$100k/day in mid‑December and spiked toward ~$300k/day for some March/April loadings) could materially affect chartering and timing decisions.Capital Clean Energy Carriers Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
88
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
75
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 315.32M | 369.41M | 360.59M | 299.07M | 184.66M | 140.87M |
| Gross Profit | 182.97M | 207.81M | 175.78M | 146.10M | 79.91M | 54.44M |
| EBITDA | 247.12M | 296.46M | 237.16M | 216.70M | 125.47M | 100.34M |
| Net Income | 155.16M | 192.08M | 46.53M | 125.42M | 98.18M | 30.37M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.15B | 4.11B | 3.14B | 2.00B | 1.89B | 822.20M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 335.62M | 313.99M | 192.42M | 144.63M | 20.37M | 47.34M |
| Total Debt | 2.55B | 2.58B | 1.78B | 1.29B | 1.31B | 374.32M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.71B | 2.77B | 1.97B | 1.36B | 1.36B | 400.12M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.44B | 1.34B | 1.16B | 626.01M | 515.00M | 413.26M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 66.94M | -960.68M | -262.22M | 26.99M | -263.06M | -109.33M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 127.64M | 240.52M | 189.38M | 168.22M | 105.03M | 75.92M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 114.79M | -753.14M | -447.09M | -14.11M | -175.06M | -185.25M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -152.98M | 644.99M | 307.01M | -30.74M | 46.68M | 100.20M |
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Technical Analysis
Negative
18.00
Price Trends
21.04
Negative
20.82
Negative
21.35
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.87
Positive
34.62
Neutral
22.71
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CCEC, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 18 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 19.55, below the 50-day MA of 21.04, and below the 200-day MA of 21.35, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.87 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 34.62 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 22.71 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CCEC.
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Risk Analysis
Capital Clean Energy Carriers disclosed 70 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Capital Clean Energy Carriers reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83 Outperform | $1.38B | 3.00 | 24.76% | 6.16% | 7.13% | 23.37% | |
74 Outperform | $1.06B | ― | 11.16% | 2.85% | 3.58% | 208.06% | |
72 Outperform | $2.08B | 5.21 | 16.86% | 2.94% | -29.82% | -16.77% | |
71 Outperform | $1.88B | 8.98 | ― | 6.50% | -12.47% | -34.41% | |
70 Outperform | $1.97B | 3.29 | 8.85% | 0.39% | -1.33% | -33.66% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
59 Neutral | $1.57B | -39.32 | -2.63% | 12.24% | -11.10% | -101.57% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corporate Events
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Accelerates Pivot to Gas Fleet and Declares Q4 Dividend
Jan 23, 2026
On January 19, 2026, CCEC completed the sale of the 13,696 TEU container ship M/V Buenaventura Express, generating a $4.2 million book gain and using the cash proceeds to reduce $84.4 million of debt and fund general corporate purposes, further ad...
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Expands LNG Fleet With $769.5 Million Order for Three New Carriers
Jan 8, 2026
On December 29, 2025, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. announced a further expansion of its LNG shipping fleet with an order for three latest-technology LNG carriers from HD Hyundai Samho in South Korea, for a total en-bloc price of $769.5 mill...
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Takes Delivery of Pioneering 22,000 cbm LCO2 Carrier Active
Jan 8, 2026
On January 6, 2026, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. took delivery of the Active, the world’s first 22,000 cbm low-pressure liquid CO2/multi-gas carrier, from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in a move that advances its fleet diversification strateg...
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Completes Vessel Divestment to Focus on LNG
Dec 12, 2025
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. has completed the sale of 13 container vessels as part of its strategic shift towards LNG and energy transition shipping, a move announced in November 2023. The sale of these vessels, including the M/V Manzanill...
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. Reports Strategic Vessel Sales and New Financing Arrangements
Dec 12, 2025
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. has released its financial results for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2025, highlighting significant operational changes. The company has completed the sale of 13 container vessels as part of its str...
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Reports Financial Status as of September 2025
Nov 6, 2025
On November 6, 2025, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. reported its capitalization and indebtedness as of September 30, 2025. The company’s total borrowings amounted to $2.53 billion, with a total capitalization and indebtedness of approxi...
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Reports 2025 Financials Amid Strategic Fleet Restructuring
Nov 6, 2025
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. has released its financial results for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2025. The company has been actively restructuring its operations by selling 13 container vessels since December 2023 to focus on ...
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results Amid Strategic Shift
Nov 4, 2025
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, highlighting significant achievements in securing long-term charters and financing for its fleet. The company reported a net income...
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