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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
14.63
£2.44
1.16
£1.10
3.08%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.1B
Beta
1.16
52-week high
£45.35
52-week low
£26.30
Average daily volume
44K
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)
14.631
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.688
Price to book
2.24
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.39
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
13.094
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.64%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.726
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.08%
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
Underlying profit before tax rose 6% to a record £115.3 million in 2024, demonstrating solid operational strength despite market turbulence. (Financial Times)
Clarkson increased its annual dividend by 7% to 109 pence, achieving 22 straight years of dividend hikes and highlighting strong cash flow generation. (Financial Times)
CEO Andi Case said he was “incredibly proud” and “very confident about the company’s position,” showing strong leadership confidence in Clarkson’s strategy. (Financial Times)
Shares dropped more than 20% after Clarkson warned that geopolitical tensions were disrupting shipping agreements, reflecting investor anxiety over external risks. (Financial Times)
Management indicated that freight rates and asset prices had generally declined in 2025 amid trade uncertainty and regional conflicts, pointing to possible revenue headwinds for its spot business. (Financial Times)
The company emphasized a “challenging geopolitical environment” going into 2025, with tariffs, sanctions, and conflicts adding volatility that could prolong weak market conditions and impact future earnings. (Financial Times)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Sept 2025.
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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 September 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Clarkson stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Clarkson (CKN) stock is 14.63 as of September 18, 2025.
Does Clarkson stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Clarkson (CKN) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 18, 2025, the dividend rate is £1.1 and the yield is 3.08%. 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 1.16. 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.