Clarkson (CKNHF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Clarkson (OTCMKTS:CKNHF) is a leading provider of integrated shipping services, shipbroking, research and intelligence to the global maritime markets. Founded in London in 1852, the firm has built a reputation for expertise in the sale and purchase, chartering, newbuilding and recycling of vessels. Over its long history, Clarkson has expanded from a traditional brokerage house into a diversified group that serves shipowners, charterers, financiers and other stakeholders in the freight, offshore and commodities markets.

The company’s core activities encompass shipbroking, market intelligence and research. Its shipbroking teams negotiate charter parties, sale and purchase contracts, and newbuilding orders across dry bulk, tanker, gas, offshore and specialised sectors. Clarkson Research Services delivers data, analytics and forecasting through proprietary platforms, helping clients manage exposure to freight rate volatility, asset values and vessel supply dynamics. Complementing these offerings, Clarkson also provides technical consultancy, risk management solutions and carbon‐emissions advisory to support regulatory compliance in an evolving environmental landscape.

In addition to broking and research, Clarkson offers financial and advisory services through its securities, investment banking and ship finance divisions. These teams arrange debt and equity capital, advise on mergers and acquisitions, and structure bespoke financing for shipping and offshore assets. The company’s digital tools, including its online freight-trading portal and data subscription services, help market participants access real-time information, execute transactions and streamline operations.

Headquartered in London with more than 60 offices across 20 countries, Clarkson serves clients in Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East. Its global footprint, combined with a seasoned management team and deep industry networks, positions the company to capitalise on cyclical trends in trade flows, energy demand and environmental regulation. By integrating traditional brokerage expertise with advanced data analytics and finance capabilities, Clarkson continues to shape the future of shipping and maritime markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $46.04 to $46.04
• 50-Day Range: $43.50 to $47.67
• 52-Week Range: $39.04 to $58.20
• Volume: 121 shs
• Average Volume: 329 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 46.20
• Dividend Yield: 1.22%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Clarkson Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Clarkson scored higher than 4% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Clarkson.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Clarkson is 46.20, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.50.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Clarkson is 46.20, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.26.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Clarkson has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 14, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Clarkson has recently decreased by 3.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Clarkson pays a meaningful dividend of 3.18%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Clarkson does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Clarkson is 56.20%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Clarkson has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 14, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Clarkson has recently decreased by 3.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Clarkson has a news sentiment score of 0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.54 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Clarkson insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 31.23% of the stock of Clarkson is held by institutions.

CKNHF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CKNHF shares performed this year?

Clarkson's stock was trading at $49.4253 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, CKNHF stock has decreased by 6.8% and is now trading at $46.04.

How do I buy shares of Clarkson?

Shares of CKNHF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Marine Shipping
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:CKNHF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.clarksons.com
• Phone: 442073340000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 2,024
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 46.20
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A