Clarkson (CKNHF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Clarkson Plc (OTCMKTS:CKNHF) is a global provider of integrated shipping services, offering a comprehensive range of broking, research and advisory solutions across the maritime sector. Founded in 1852, the company has established itself as a leading shipbroker, facilitating sale and purchase, chartering, newbuilding, and demolition activities for a diverse fleet of vessels, including tankers, bulk carriers, containerships and gas carriers. Through its dedicated research arm, Clarkson delivers market intelligence and forecasting to support clients in managing risk and optimizing fleet deployment.

In addition to traditional shipbroking, Clarkson’s operations encompass offshore and renewables project services, financial and support services, and strategic advisory. The offshore division assists in sourcing and negotiating contracts for offshore drilling units, platform support vessels and subsea services. Its growing renewables team focuses on ports and logistics consulting for wind, tidal and solar projects. Financial services include vessel finance, debt and equity structuring, as well as valuations, while the advisory unit provides M&A, restructuring and litigation support.

Headquartered in London, Clarkson maintains a global footprint with offices in key maritime centres such as Singapore, New York, Athens, Dubai and Shanghai. The firm’s extensive network of over 60 offices and more than 1,600 professionals enables it to serve shipowners, charterers, investors, financial institutions and energy companies worldwide. With a heritage spanning more than 170 years, Clarkson has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of the shipping and offshore industries.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $67.53 to $67.53
• 50-Day Range: $55.74 to $67.53
• 52-Week Range: $47.12 to $67.53
• Volume: 151 shs
• Average Volume: 427 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 67.77
• Dividend Yield: 0.83%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Clarkson Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Clarkson scored higher than 5% 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: 1.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Clarkson has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Clarkson has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

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 67.77, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Clarkson is 67.77, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 27.85.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 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 30.99, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Clarkson has recently increased by 0.66%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

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%.

News and Social Media

• Score: N/A
• News Sentiment: N/A

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.4 / 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

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

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Marine Transportation
• Sub-Industry: Marine Transportation
• 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: 67.77
• 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