Ardmore Shpng (ASC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Ardmore Shpng stock (ASC) is currently trading at $15.90. Ardmore Shpng PE ratio is 16.65. Ardmore Shpng PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.92. Analyst consensus price target for ASC is $17.95. WallStSmart rates ASC as Hold.
- ASC PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- ASC PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- ASC intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- ASC stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- ASC fair value vs current price
- ASC insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ASC undervalued or overvalued?
- Ardmore Shpng financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ASC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ASC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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ASC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Ardmore Shpng (ASC)
ASC trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $41.18, offering a 67% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Ardmore Shpng (ASC) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Ardmore Shpng (ASC) Key Strengths (4)
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Earnings per share surging 80.70% year-over-year
76.95% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.92 for every $1 of annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Ardmore Shpng (ASC) Areas to Watch (6)
PEG ratio is negative or unavailable
Revenue growing slowly at 1.10% annually
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
Ardmore Shpng (ASC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 61/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.92), Price/Book (0.94) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 80.70%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (N/A) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 1.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 6.46%, Operating Margin at 17.40%, Profit Margin at 13.20%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 6.46% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 1.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Book, EPS Growth) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ASC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ASC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.92x trades 45% below its historical average of 3.51x (65th percentile). The current valuation is 92% below its historical high of 24.79x set in Dec 2013, and 285% above its historical low of 0.5x in Oct 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.0x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Ardmore Shpng (ASC) · INDUSTRIALS › MARINE SHIPPING
The Big Picture
Ardmore Shpng operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 310M with 1% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 13.2% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Generating 24M in free cash flow and 26M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 47M in cash.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Ardmore Shpng push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor MARINE SHIPPING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Ardmore Shpng.
Bottom Line
Ardmore Shpng offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Ardmore Shpng(ASC)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
MARINE SHIPPING
USA
Ardmore Shipping Corporation is engaged in the global shipping of chemicals and petroleum products. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.