Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) — Stock Score Summary

Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 96/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (62/100), and Momentum (67/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Ardmore Shipping operates product tankers transporting refined petroleum. Ongoing geopolitical instability in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea forces ships to take longer routes, structurally increasing ton-mile demand. Combined with a historic undersupply of new tanker vessels, ASC offers highly asymmetric upside and massive free cash flow generation.

Ardmore Shipping Corporation owns and operates a modern fleet of mid-size product and chemical tankers globally. The company's competitive advantage lies in its high-quality, fuel-efficient fleet and strong relationships with major oil companies and chemical traders. It operates as a pure-play marine shipping company focused on the maritime transportation of refined petroleum products and chemicals.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$16.31
Market Cap$678M
P/E (TTM)12.10
P/E (Forward)18.68
Price/Book1.00
Return on Equity9.0%
Return on Invested Capital6.1%
Debt/Equity16.05
Gross Margin39.0%
Operating Margin29.1%
Revenue Growth18.8%
Dividend Yield4.1%
Free Cash Flow$-66M

Ardmore Shipping Corporation operates in the Marine Shipping industry, part of the Industrials sector (Bermuda).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ardmore Shipping Corporation’s (ASC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) is 96/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (62), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Ardmore Shipping Corporation have an economic moat?
Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Ardmore Shipping Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 96/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Ardmore Shipping Corporation in?
Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Marine Shipping industry (Bermuda).
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