ASC
NEUTRAL
$11.91
Live
Ardmore Shipping Corporation · NYSE
Target $15.45
(+29.7%)
$8.32
52W Range
$13.56
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$484.71M
P/E
15.08
ROE
5.4%
Profit margin
11.5%
Debt/Equity
0.18
Dividend yield
3.37%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
65%
ASC exhibits mixed financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicating borderline stability, while the absence of an Altman Z-Score prevents a full distress risk assessment. Despite strong recent earnings surprises and a solid dividend yield, the company faces significant headwinds with sharply declining year-over-year revenue and earnings growth. Valuation appears reasonable relative to sector peers given the low P/E and price-to-book ratio, but weak growth metrics and limited cash flow transparency constrain upside. The strong analyst recommendation contrasts with deteriorating fundamentals, suggesting potential optimism priced in.
Key Strengths
Strong recent quarterly earnings performance with 3 out of last 4 beats and consistent positive surprises averaging 15.6%
Low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates conservative capital structure and low leverage risk
High current and quick ratios (4.46 and 3.87) reflect robust short-term liquidity position
Attractive dividend yield of 3.37% supported by a sustainable 48.1% payout ratio
Valuation appears favorable with P/E of 15.08 well below sector average of 54.44
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 suggests weak financial health, particularly concerning profitability and leverage trends
Sharp YoY revenue decline of -15.5% and earnings drop of -45.7% indicate deteriorating operating performance
Missing key financial data (EV, shares outstanding, cash, debt, ROIC, free cash flow) limits confidence in financial transparency
Technical trend score of 0/100 signals strong bearish momentum despite positive analyst views
Lack of Altman Z-Score prevents proper assessment of bankruptcy risk despite low leverage
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$16.56
+39.0% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
56
Moderate
75
30
60
45
70
AI Verdict
Neutral with upside risk if growth stabilizes
Key drivers: Low valuation multiples, Strong dividend profile, Deteriorating growth trends, Incomplete financial data, Bearish technicals vs bullish analyst view
Confidence
70%
Value
75/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E of 15.08 below sector average of 54.44
- Price/Book of 0.77 suggests asset coverage
- Graham Number of $16.56 implies 39% upside
Watchpoints
- Intrinsic value estimate of $5.53 suggests overvaluation
- PEG unavailable due to negative growth
Future
30/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Recent Q/Q EPS growth of +40.9% shows potential rebound
- Analyst target price implies 29.7% upside
Watchpoints
- Revenue Growth (YoY): -15.50%
- Earnings Growth (YoY): -45.70%
- Q/Q Earnings Growth: -47.00%
Past
60/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Consistent earnings beat history (3/4 recent quarters)
- Long-term 5Y return of +326.9% outperforms market
- History of positive earnings surprises since 2022
Watchpoints
- Recent growth trajectory sharply negative
- Peak earnings in early 2023 now in decline
Health
45/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Debt/Equity of 0.18 is very low
- Current Ratio of 4.46 indicates strong liquidity
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak financial health
- Altman Z-Score not available, creating risk blind spot
- ROE of 5.39% below sector average of 6.25%
Dividend
70/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend yield of 3.37% above market average
- Payout ratio of 48.1% is sustainable
- Dividend strength score of 50/100 allows room for growth
Watchpoints
- No 5-year yield average to assess consistency
- Dividend history not fully detailed
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$11.91
Analyst Target
$15.45
Upside/Downside
+29.7%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ASC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ASC
Ardmore Shipping Corporation
Primary
|
+326.9% | +2.1% | +5.3% | +17.2% | +11.2% | -0.2% |
|
TATT
TAT Technologies Ltd.
Peer
|
+626.2% | +552.7% | +35.5% | -8.2% | -13.0% | -17.7% |
|
ESEA
Euroseas Ltd.
Peer
|
+869.5% | +448.5% | +161.7% | +26.3% | +6.7% | +2.8% |
|
TITN
Titan Machinery Inc.
Peer
|
-18.7% | -33.0% | +29.6% | +32.6% | +38.1% | +3.8% |
|
AIRTP
Air T, Inc.
Peer
|
+27.4% | +17.1% | +23.6% | +8.2% | -1.4% | +0.0% |
ASC
Ardmore Shipping Corporation
Primary
5Y
+326.9%
3Y
+2.1%
1Y
+5.3%
6M
+17.2%
1M
+11.2%
1W
-0.2%
TAT
TAT Technologies Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+626.2%
3Y
+552.7%
1Y
+35.5%
6M
-8.2%
1M
-13.0%
1W
-17.7%
ESE
Euroseas Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+869.5%
3Y
+448.5%
1Y
+161.7%
6M
+26.3%
1M
+6.7%
1W
+2.8%
TIT
Titan Machinery Inc.
Peer
5Y
-18.7%
3Y
-33.0%
1Y
+29.6%
6M
+32.6%
1M
+38.1%
1W
+3.8%
AIR
Air T, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+27.4%
3Y
+17.1%
1Y
+23.6%
6M
+8.2%
1M
-1.4%
1W
+0.0%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
15.08
Forward P/E
17.01
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.77
P/S Ratio
1.57
EV/Revenue
1.89
EV/EBITDA
7.65
Market Cap
$484.71M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
11.5%
Operating Margin
18.55%
Gross Margin
33.31%
ROE
5.39%
ROA
3.63%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-15.5%
Earnings Growth
-45.7%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-47.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.18
Low debt
Current Ratio
4.46
Strong
Quick Ratio
3.87
Excellent
Cash/Share
$1.16
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-12
$N/A
2025-11-05
$0.31
+14.8% surprise
2025-07-30
$0.22
+20.0% surprise
2025-05-07
$0.14
+12.0% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing ASC against 469 companies in the Industrials sector
(39 bullish, 174 neutral, 256 bearish)
P/E Ratio
15.08
This Stock
vs
98.24
Sector Avg
-84.7%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
5.39%
This Stock
vs
-19.38%
Sector Avg
-127.8%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
11.5%
This Stock
vs
6.65%
Sector Avg
+72.9%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.18
This Stock
vs
2.63
Sector Avg
-93.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-15.5%
This Stock
vs
71.29%
Sector Avg
-121.7%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
4.46
This Stock
vs
3.09
Sector Avg
+44.5%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ASC
Ardmore Shipping Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $484.71M | 15.08 | 5.4% | 11.5% | $11.91 | |
|
TATT
TAT Technologies Ltd.
|
NEUTRAL | $485.57M | 27.3 | 11.7% | 9.4% | $37.4 | Compare |
|
ESEA
Euroseas Ltd.
|
BULLISH | $488.48M | 3.31 | 33.1% | 60.1% | $69.23 | Compare |
|
TITN
Titan Machinery Inc.
|
BEARISH | $480.26M | - | -9.1% | -2.2% | $20.55 | Compare |
|
AIRTP
Air T, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $473.57M | 58.51 | -48.3% | -2.5% | $19.66 | Compare |
ASC
Ardmore Shipping...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$485M
P/E
15.1
ROE
5.4%
Price
$11.91
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
2 analysts
Jefferies
2025-11-05
Buy
Buy
Evercore ISI Group
2025-10-28
Outperform
Outperform
Jefferies
2025-07-30
Buy
Buy
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