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GBX 4,254 -52.00 (-1.21%)
As of 06/26/2026 12:42 PM Eastern

CKN vs. ICGC, OCN, FSJ, GPH, and BMS

Should you buy Clarkson stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Clarkson with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Clarkson include Irish Continental Group (ICGC), Ocean Wilsons (OCN), James Fisher and Sons (FSJ), Global Ports (GPH), and Braemar (BMS). These companies are all part of the "marine shipping" industry.

How does Clarkson compare to Irish Continental Group?

Clarkson (LON:CKN) and Irish Continental Group (LON:ICGC) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

72.0% of Clarkson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 23.8% of Irish Continental Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.6% of Clarkson shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.6% of Irish Continental Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Irish Continental Group has a net margin of 11.23% compared to Clarkson's net margin of 10.41%. Irish Continental Group's return on equity of 25.50% beat Clarkson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Clarkson10.41% 12.93% 7.79%
Irish Continental Group 11.23%25.50%6.96%

In the previous week, Clarkson's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Irish Continental Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Clarkson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Clarkson Very Positive
Irish Continental Group Neutral

Clarkson pays an annual dividend of GBX 110 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Irish Continental Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Clarkson pays out 51.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Irish Continental Group pays out 34.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Irish Continental Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Clarkson has a beta of 0.691, suggesting that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Irish Continental Group has a beta of 0.383, suggesting that its share price is 62% less volatile than the broader market.

Clarkson has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Irish Continental Group. Irish Continental Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Clarkson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Clarkson£631.40M2.07£82.85M£212.9019.98
Irish Continental Group£666.70M1.22£74.00M£45.8012.01

Clarkson presently has a consensus target price of GBX 4,775, suggesting a potential upside of 12.25%. Given Clarkson's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Clarkson is more favorable than Irish Continental Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Clarkson
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Irish Continental Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Clarkson beats Irish Continental Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Clarkson compare to Ocean Wilsons?

Clarkson (LON:CKN) and Ocean Wilsons (LON:OCN) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and analyst recommendations.

Clarkson pays an annual dividend of GBX 110 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Ocean Wilsons pays an annual dividend of GBX 181.77 per share and has a dividend yield of 15.4%. Clarkson pays out 51.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ocean Wilsons pays out 19.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ocean Wilsons is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

72.0% of Clarkson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.1% of Ocean Wilsons shares are held by institutional investors. 5.6% of Clarkson shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.2% of Ocean Wilsons shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Clarkson currently has a consensus price target of GBX 4,775, suggesting a potential upside of 12.25%. Given Clarkson's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Clarkson is more favorable than Ocean Wilsons.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Clarkson
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Ocean Wilsons
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Clarkson has higher revenue and earnings than Ocean Wilsons. Ocean Wilsons is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Clarkson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Clarkson£631.40M2.07£82.85M£212.9019.98
Ocean Wilsons£26.66M12.52£76.94M£916.601.29

Clarkson has a beta of 0.691, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ocean Wilsons has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Clarkson has a net margin of 10.41% compared to Ocean Wilsons' net margin of -134.00%. Ocean Wilsons' return on equity of 41.24% beat Clarkson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Clarkson10.41% 12.93% 7.79%
Ocean Wilsons -134.00%41.24%6.02%

In the previous week, Clarkson's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Ocean Wilsons' score of 0.00 indicating that Clarkson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Clarkson Very Positive
Ocean Wilsons Neutral

Summary

Clarkson beats Ocean Wilsons on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Clarkson compare to James Fisher and Sons?

James Fisher and Sons (LON:FSJ) and Clarkson (LON:CKN) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Clarkson's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat James Fisher and Sons' score of 0.00 indicating that Clarkson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
James Fisher and Sons Neutral
Clarkson Very Positive

Clarkson has a net margin of 10.41% compared to James Fisher and Sons' net margin of -1.12%. Clarkson's return on equity of 12.93% beat James Fisher and Sons' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
James Fisher and Sons-1.12% -2.37% 2.84%
Clarkson 10.41%12.93%7.79%

James Fisher and Sons has a beta of 0.804, meaning that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clarkson has a beta of 0.691, meaning that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

40.0% of James Fisher and Sons shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.0% of Clarkson shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of James Fisher and Sons shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Clarkson shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Clarkson has higher revenue and earnings than James Fisher and Sons. James Fisher and Sons is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Clarkson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
James Fisher and Sons£394.40M0.60-£52.66M-£8.70N/A
Clarkson£631.40M2.07£82.85M£212.9019.98

James Fisher and Sons presently has a consensus target price of GBX 690, suggesting a potential upside of 48.07%. Clarkson has a consensus target price of GBX 4,775, suggesting a potential upside of 12.25%. Given James Fisher and Sons' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe James Fisher and Sons is more favorable than Clarkson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
James Fisher and Sons
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Clarkson
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Summary

Clarkson beats James Fisher and Sons on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Clarkson compare to Global Ports?

Global Ports (LON:GPH) and Clarkson (LON:CKN) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

Global Ports has a beta of 1.86, indicating that its share price is 86% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clarkson has a beta of 0.691, indicating that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Clarkson has a consensus price target of GBX 4,775, indicating a potential upside of 12.25%. Given Clarkson's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Clarkson is more favorable than Global Ports.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Global Ports
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Clarkson
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Clarkson has higher revenue and earnings than Global Ports. Global Ports is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Clarkson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Global Ports£193.58M0.00-£19.81M£0.01N/A
Clarkson£631.40M2.07£82.85M£212.9019.98

9.3% of Global Ports shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.0% of Clarkson shares are held by institutional investors. 78.0% of Global Ports shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Clarkson shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Global Ports pays an annual dividend of GBX 37 per share. Clarkson pays an annual dividend of GBX 110 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Global Ports pays out 370,000.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Clarkson pays out 51.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Clarkson is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Clarkson's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Global Ports' score of 0.00 indicating that Clarkson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Global Ports Neutral
Clarkson Very Positive

Clarkson has a net margin of 10.41% compared to Global Ports' net margin of 0.46%. Global Ports' return on equity of 34.36% beat Clarkson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Global Ports0.46% 34.36% 3.88%
Clarkson 10.41%12.93%7.79%

Summary

Clarkson beats Global Ports on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Clarkson compare to Braemar?

Braemar (LON:BMS) and Clarkson (LON:CKN) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and valuation.

Clarkson has higher revenue and earnings than Braemar. Clarkson is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Braemar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Braemar£135.61M0.56£5.01M£6.3637.42
Clarkson£631.40M2.07£82.85M£212.9019.98

In the previous week, Braemar had 1 more articles in the media than Clarkson. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Braemar and 0 mentions for Clarkson. Clarkson's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Braemar's score of 0.00 indicating that Clarkson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Braemar Neutral
Clarkson Very Positive

Braemar currently has a consensus price target of GBX 320, indicating a potential upside of 34.45%. Clarkson has a consensus price target of GBX 4,775, indicating a potential upside of 12.25%. Given Braemar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Braemar is more favorable than Clarkson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Braemar
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Clarkson
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

14.0% of Braemar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.0% of Clarkson shares are held by institutional investors. 16.5% of Braemar shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.6% of Clarkson shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Clarkson has a net margin of 10.41% compared to Braemar's net margin of 1.68%. Clarkson's return on equity of 12.93% beat Braemar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Braemar1.68% 2.74% 7.09%
Clarkson 10.41%12.93%7.79%

Braemar pays an annual dividend of GBX 5 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Clarkson pays an annual dividend of GBX 110 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Braemar pays out 78.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Clarkson pays out 51.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Clarkson is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Braemar has a beta of 0.459, suggesting that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clarkson has a beta of 0.691, suggesting that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Clarkson beats Braemar on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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CKN vs. The Competition

MetricClarksonMarine Shipping IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.31B£5.11B£9.61B£2.79B
Dividend Yield2.57%2.57%3.54%6.16%
P/E Ratio19.9818.2425.65366.66
Price / Sales2.07187.804,851.7286,088.44
Price / Cash3.635.1327.9827.87
Price / Book2.781.674.587.79
Net Income£82.85M£180.25M£792.16M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-3.01%-0.62%0.13%-0.61%
1 Month Performance-9.99%-2.74%-0.86%-1.14%
1 Year Performance28.13%24.02%21.54%65.93%

Clarkson Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CKN
Clarkson
3.0173 of 5 stars
GBX 4,254
-1.2%
GBX 4,775
+12.2%
+30.5%£1.31B£631.40M19.982,024
ICGC
Irish Continental Group
N/AGBX 545
flat
N/A+17.3%£808.96M£666.70M11.90288
OCN
Ocean Wilsons
N/AGBX 1,180
flat
N/A-21.1%£333.82M£26.66M1.2974,200
FSJ
James Fisher and Sons
N/AGBX 474
-2.1%
GBX 690
+45.6%
+28.7%£239.30M£394.40MN/A2,041
GPH
Global Ports
N/AN/AN/AN/A£231.21M£193.58M30,000.0020

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This page (LON:CKN) was last updated on 6/27/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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