Clarkson Plc (GB:CKN)
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CKN Stock Chart & Stats
4165.00 p
-25.00 p(-0.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
4165.00 p
-25.00 p(-0.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range3,170.00 p - 4,992.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.97K
Average Volume (3M)43.54K
Market Cap
£1.49B
Enterprise Value1.09B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£471.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£56.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.5
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.89%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.13
Shares Outstanding30,954,283
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
£4,800.00Price Target Upside15.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)2.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)£686.52M
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.
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CKN FAQ
What was Clarkson Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Clarkson Plc lowest share price was 3170.00 p and its highest was 4992.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Clarkson Plc’s market cap?
Clarkson Plc’s market cap is £1.49B.
When is Clarkson Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Clarkson Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Clarkson Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Clarkson Plc released its earnings results on Mar 09, 2026. The company reported 1.203 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 1.203 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 Quarterly dividend of 79 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.89%. 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 30,954,283 shares outstanding.
What happened to Clarkson Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Clarkson Plc reported an EPS of 1.203 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.497%.
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:
£4,800.00 (15.25% Upside)
£4,800.00 (15.25% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £4.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.81%
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
4,800.00 p
▲(15.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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