Clarivate Plc (CLVT) — Stock Score Summary

Clarivate Plc (CLVT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 33/100 based on Quality (27/100), Value (66/100), and Momentum (27/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Clarivate possesses valuable IP assets but is burdened by high debt and weak organic growth, failing to demonstrate the capital allocation efficiency required for our portfolio.

Clarivate Plc is a global provider of transformative information, analytics, and workflow solutions designed to accelerate the pace of innovation in scientific research, intellectual property, and life sciences. The company's competitive moat is built on its portfolio of highly proprietary, industry-standard databases—such as the Web of Science and Derwent Innovation—which are deeply embedded in the daily workflows of academic, corporate, and legal institutions. This integration supports a highly resilient, subscription-based business model characterized by high customer retention rates and strong pricing power.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$2.41
Market Cap$1.6B
P/E (Forward)3.18
Price/Book0.33
Return on Equity-2.8%
Return on Invested Capital0.8%
Debt/Equity90.53
Gross Margin66.5%
Operating Margin5.1%
Revenue Growth-1.4%
Free Cash Flow$473M

Clarivate Plc operates in the Information Technology Services industry, part of the Technology sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarivate Plc’s (CLVT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Clarivate Plc (CLVT) is 33/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (27), Value (66), and Momentum (27) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Clarivate Plc have an economic moat?
Clarivate Plc (CLVT) has a Quality factor score of 27/100. 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 Clarivate Plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Clarivate Plc (CLVT) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 33/100. 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 Clarivate Plc in?
Clarivate Plc (CLVT) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Information Technology Services industry (United Kingdom).