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About Clarkson
Clarkson PLC operates in the integrated shipping services, structured into four business divisions: Broking, Financial, Support, and Research. Founded as a maritime shipping firm in 1852, the company's broad spectrum of services includes shipbroking, investment banking, financial arrangements, and market intelligence. Based and listed in the United Kingdom, Clarkson PLC serves a diverse clientele, from ship owners to financial institutions, providing comprehensive solutions tailored to maritime and shipping industries.
Ticker
£CKN
Sector
Mobility
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
2,100
Headquarters
Website
Clarkson Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.1B
14.82
£2.44
1.09
£1.10
3.04%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.1B
Beta
1.09
52-week high
£45.35
52-week low
£26.30
Average daily volume
51K
Dividend rate
£1.10
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.194
Quick ratio
2.174
Long term debt to equity
6.684
Total debt to equity
8.872
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
43.62%
Interest coverage (TTM)
52.47%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
96.2
Gross margin (TTM)
94.56%
Net profit margin (TTM)
11.59%
Operating margin (TTM)
13.74%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
23.12%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£310,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.04%
Return on equity (TTM)
15.92%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
14.816
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.71
Price to book
2.27
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.44
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
13.259
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.54%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.726
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.04%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
3.29%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-8.87%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.68%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.11%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.31%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
17.59%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.55%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.07%
What the Analysts think about Clarkson
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Clarkson stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Record FY 2024 underlying profit before taxation of £115.3 million (up 6% year-on-year) on revenue of £661.4 million (up 3.4%) demonstrates operational resilience amid market disruption (Investing.com).
Full-year dividend increased 7% to 109p, marking the 22nd consecutive annual payout rise and reflecting strong free cash generation and shareholder commitment (Investing.com).
Strong balance sheet with free cash resources of £216.3 million and a forward order book of US$231 million for 2025 provides financial flexibility and visibility on near-term revenues (Investing.com).
2025 profit guidance cut by management to a range of £85 million–£95 million from £115.3 million in 2024 highlights a material expected decline in profitability as trade tensions and currency headwinds intensify (The Standard).
Half-year 2025 sales fell 4% to £297.8 million (H1 2024: £310.1 million), while net income declined by 25% to £28.5 million, with EPS down to 93p, underlining a pronounced slowdown in growth momentum (MarketScreener).
Shares have hit 52-week lows following analyst downgrades amid weakening freight rates and geopolitical uncertainty, with Canaccord cutting its price target to GBX 4,000 and Berenberg to GBX 4,800 (MarketBeat).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Oct 2025.
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Clarkson Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Clarkson stock?
Clarkson (CKN) has a market cap of £1.1B as of October 29, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Clarkson stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Clarkson (CKN) stock is 14.82 as of October 29, 2025.
Does Clarkson stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Clarkson (CKN) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 29, 2025, the dividend rate is £1.1 and the yield is 3.04%. Clarkson has a payout ratio of 43.62% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Clarkson dividend payment date?
The next Clarkson (CKN) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Clarkson?
Clarkson (CKN) has a beta rating of 1.09. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.