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Clarkson Plc (CKNHF)
OTHER OTC:CKNHF
CKNHF Stock Chart & Stats
$54.04
-$1.39(-2.84%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$54.04
-$1.39(-2.84%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$39.04 - $64.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.02K
Average Volume (3M)108.00
Market Cap
$1.89B
Enterprise Value$1.08B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$471.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$56.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.8
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.59
Shares Outstanding30,917,444
10 Day Avg. Volume102
30 Day Avg. Volume108
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.78
Price to Book (P/B)2.23
Price to Sales (P/S)1.85
P/FCF Ratio16.64
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.57
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.71
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.83
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.04
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$64.73Price Target Upside19.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.89M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Exceptionally High MarginsClarkson's gross margins near 90–96% and sustained net margins around 10–13% indicate persistent pricing power and low direct cost intensity across services. High margins support durable cash generation and reinvestment capacity, making earnings more resilient through shipping cycles.
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and materially higher equity since 2020 provide financial flexibility to withstand shipping cyclicality and fund opportunistic investments or buybacks. A conservative capital structure reduces solvency risk and supports continuity of operations through downturns.
High-quality Cash GenerationFCF historically tracking net income at ~85–95% shows earnings largely convert to cash, supporting dividends, debt coverage and discretionary spend. Even with recent declines, structural cash conversion strength underpins long-term capital allocation and creditor confidence.
Bears Say
Revenue Momentum WeakeningA reversal to negative revenue growth in 2025 signals softer end-market activity or reduced transaction volumes for brokerage and financial services. Prolonged revenue contraction would pressure operating leverage, limit reinvestment, and challenge sustaining prior profitability levels.
Steep Near-term Cash DeclineA marked fall in operating cash flow over two years reduces margin for error and could constrain capital returns or reinvestment. If weakened volumes persist, the drop in cash flow could force tougher allocation choices and reduce the buffer that the conservative balance sheet currently provides.
Business Cyclicality And VolatilityHistory of sharp swings—peak earnings followed by declines and a prior loss in 2020—shows Clarkson's revenue and profits are sensitive to shipping cycles and deal volumes. Structural cyclicality raises forecasting uncertainty and requires conservative planning for capital and staffing.
Clarkson News
CKNHF FAQ
What was Clarkson Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Clarkson Plc lowest stock price was $39.03 and its highest was $64.21 in the past 12 months.
What is Clarkson Plc’s market cap?
Clarkson Plc’s market cap is $1.89B.
When is Clarkson Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Clarkson Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 148 days.
How were Clarkson Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Clarkson Plc released its earnings results on Mar 09, 2026. The company reported $1.594 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $1.594.
Is Clarkson Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Clarkson Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Clarkson Plc pay dividends?
Clarkson Plc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.446 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.78%. See more information on Clarkson Plc dividends here
What is Clarkson Plc’s EPS estimate?
Clarkson Plc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Clarkson Plc have?
Clarkson Plc has 30,917,444 shares outstanding.
What happened to Clarkson Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Clarkson Plc reported an EPS of $1.594 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.099%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Clarkson Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CKNHF
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
Clarkson Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$64.73 (19.78% Upside)
$64.73 (19.78% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $34.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 71%
Bearish news 29%
Bearish news 29%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Clarkson Plc
Clarkson PLC provides integrated shipping services worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Broking, Financial, Support, and Research. The Broking segment offers services to ship owners and charterers in the transportation of various cargoes by sea; and to buyers and sellers/yards related to sale and purchase transactions, as well as futures broking operation. This segment deals in containers, deep sea tankers, dry cargo, liquefied petroleum gas and ammonia, liquefied natural gas, offshore, petrochemical gases, renewables, shortsea, specialized products, sale and purchase, and PCTC markets; and towage, salvage, and transportation markets. The Financial segment provides investment banking services for maritime, oil services, and natural resources sectors; structured asset finance services and projects in the shipping, offshore, and real estate sectors; and freight derivative products. This segment also offers equity and fixed income sales and trading; equity and credit research; and corporate access and corporate finance services, including advising clients on various equity and debt capital markets, and M&A transactions. The Support segment provides port and agency, freight forwarding, supplies, and tools for the marine and offshore industries. The Research segment offers shipping-related information and publications; and collects, validates, analyses, and manages data to inform various business decisions. This segment provides web products, such as Shipping Intelligence Network and World Fleet Register to printed publications, including Shipping Intelligence Weekly and Offshore Intelligence Monthly; data and analysis services for IPO and bond issues; customer service contracts, primarily to the financial, government, insurance, equipment, and shipbuilding sectors; and valuations to owners and the financial community. It also offers research and legal services. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
CKNHF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$64.73
▲(19.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.49% Insiders
6.86% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
83.75% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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