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CKN Stock Chart & Stats
4782.00 p
-58.00 p(-1.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
4782.00 p
-58.00 p(-1.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range3,365.00 p - 5,485.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.10K
Average Volume (3M)43.54K
Market Cap
£1.55B
Enterprise Value1.02K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£339.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£59.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.1
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Mar 08, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.22%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.51
Shares Outstanding30,954,407
10 Day Avg. Volume36,407
30 Day Avg. Volume43,541
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£5,612.50Price Target Upside17.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)2.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)£773.65M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin SustainabilityExceptionally high gross margins and sustained mid-teens gross profitability reflect an asset-light broking and services model that earns fees rather than capital returns. That structural margin advantage supports durable cash conversion, reinvestment capacity and resilience through shipping cycle swings.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and materially stronger equity since 2020 provide financial flexibility to withstand cyclical downturns, fund selective acquisitions or product investment, and maintain client-facing capabilities. Low refinancing risk and capital headroom are lasting stability drivers.
Integrated, Diversified Business ModelA diversified revenue base—broking, advisory, research and financial services—creates multiple fee streams and cross-sell opportunities, reducing reliance on any single market. The brokerage network and subscription intelligence products confer client stickiness and recurring revenue elements over time.
Bears Say
Earnings SlowdownRecent declines in revenue and a material drop in net income from 2024 to 2025 indicate a meaningful pullback in transactional activity. Because a large share of fees is tied to market volumes, this earnings erosion can persist across quarters and compress reinvestment or returns if markets remain muted.
Weakening Cash GenerationOperating cash flow and free cash flow have stepped down materially over recent years. Lower cash conversion reduces room to fund growth initiatives, pay dividends or buy back shares without drawing on liquidity, raising structural pressure on capital allocation during prolonged weaker markets.
Cyclicality / Market ExposureBusiness depends on shipping cycles and transaction volumes, making revenue and profit outcomes volatile across multi-year cycles. This structural exposure limits predictability of earnings and cashflow and raises the risk that prolonged industry weakness will materially curtail fee income and client transaction flow.
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CKN FAQ
What was Clarkson Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Clarkson Plc lowest share price was 3365.00 p and its highest was 5485.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Clarkson Plc’s market cap?
Clarkson Plc’s market cap is £1.55B.
When is Clarkson Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Clarkson Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 08, 2027 which is in 195 days.
How were Clarkson Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Clarkson Plc released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported 1.476 p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 1.476 p by 0 p.
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 Semiannually dividend of 79 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.22%. 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 30,954,407 shares outstanding.
What happened to Clarkson Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Clarkson Plc reported an EPS of 1.476 p in its last earnings report, expectations of 1.476 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.985%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Clarkson Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CKN
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Clarkson Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£5,612.50 (17.37% Upside)
£5,612.50 (17.37% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £49.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
24.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Clarkson Plc
Clarkson PLC operates globally, delivering a full spectrum of shipping services. The company's operations are structured into four key divisions: Broking, Financial, Support, and Research. The Broking division acts as a vital link between ship owners and charterers for the worldwide transport of diverse cargoes, and between buyers, sellers, and shipyards for vessel sale and purchase transactions. It also engages in futures broking. This segment's activities cover a vast array of maritime sectors, encompassing container, deep-sea tanker, and dry bulk shipping, specialized carriers for gases (LPG, ammonia, LNG), offshore operations, petrochemical transport, renewable energy logistics, shortsea routes, and niche product services, in addition to vessel sales and purchase, towage, salvage, and general transportation markets. The Financial division offers specialized investment banking services for the maritime, oil services, and natural resources industries. It arranges structured asset financing for projects across shipping, offshore, and real estate, and provides freight derivative products. Additionally, this segment manages equity and fixed-income sales and trading, conducts in-depth equity and credit research, facilitates corporate access, and delivers corporate finance advice, including guidance on equity and debt capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. The Support division provides critical ancillary services to the marine and offshore sectors, such as port agency, freight forwarding, and the supply of essential equipment and tools. The Research division is dedicated to collecting, validating, analyzing, and managing comprehensive shipping-related data to underpin informed business decisions, offering a range of valuable information and publications. Its resources include digital platforms like the Shipping Intelligence Network and World Fleet Register, as well as print publications such as Shipping Intelligence Weekly and Offshore Intelligence Monthly. This segment also delivers data and analytical support for IPOs and bond issues, provides customer service contracts primarily to financial institutions, government agencies, insurers, equipment providers, and shipbuilders, and conducts valuations for vessel owners and the financial community. Furthermore, it offers research and legal services. Established in 1852, Clarkson PLC's headquarters are located in London, United Kingdom.
CKN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
5,612.50 p
▲(17.37% Upside)