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ASCArdmore Shipping CorporationBuy Wait7.5·$20.79
Buy WaitModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Ardmore Shipping is a cheaply valued marine shipper with a perfect earnings-beat streak and rapid revenue growth, but its price is above the analyst target and reported earnings are not converting to cash. The fundamentals are strong, but the entry is stretched.

Thesis pillars

  • Weak Cash Conversion→Stable
  • Perfect Earnings Beat Streak↓Deteriorating
  • Deep Value Pricing→Stable
  • +2 more pillars — see the Why tab for full reasoning

Pillars as of Oct 24, 2026

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Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup · Inst Constrain edge

Buy WaitVALUE-TRAP 1/5ValueGrowthQualityModerate Confidence

Industrials · Marine Shipping

Earnings in 4 days (2026-11-03). Expect elevated volatility around the report — consider waiting for post-earnings price action before new entries.

Wait for pullback to $19.94. Price sits above the model's entry target of $19.94; the risk/reward becomes favorable on a pullback. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (2.6% away).

Ardmore Shipping Corporation engages in the seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals worldwide. The company's fleet consists of 26 vessels, including 25 owned Eco-design vessels and one chartered-in vessels. It serves oil majors, national oil companies, oil... Read more

$20.79-6.0% A.UpsideScore 7.5/10#1 of 20 Marine Shipping
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield-1.52%
IncomeYield6.59%(5y avg 2.41%)Payout25.29%sustainable
Entry $19.94(Atr Pullback Sticky)Stop $18.54Analyst target $19.55(reached)A.R:R -0.4:1
Analyst consensus$23.00+10.6%2 analysts
$20.79price
$23.00mean
$24

Wait for pullback to $19.94. Price sits above the model's entry target of $19.94; the risk/reward becomes favorable on a pullback. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (2.6% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 61, MACD bullish. Fundamentals strong but target reached (-6.0% upside). Wait for pullback. Score 7.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio and earnings proximity 4d<=7d. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-10-29
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Nov 3, 20264d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Strong overall score: 7.5/10
Attractive valuation
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (2.6% away)
Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)8.1
P/E (Fwd)6.2
Mkt Cap$848M
EV/EBITDA5.9
Profit Mgn29.7%
ROE16.2%
Rev Growth61.3%
Beta0.09
Dividend6.59%
Rating analysts7

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatWideCompounder✓

Options Flow

P/C0.63bullish
IV73%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

2 ceiling hits

GatesA.R:R -0.4=NEGATIVEEARNINGS PROXIMITY 4d<=7dMomentum 7.2>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
61 · Neutral
↑ 20D MA↑ 50D MA↑ 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $18.00Resistance $21.34

Price Targets

A.Upside-6.0%
A.R:R-0.4:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionMedium conviction
Suggested %0.7%
Max %1.3%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-6.0% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside
! EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:4d<=7d

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-11-03 (4d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ASC stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $19.94. Price sits above the model's entry target of $19.94; the risk/reward becomes favorable on a pullback. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (2.6% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 61, MACD bullish. Fundamentals strong but target reached (-6.0% upside). Wait for pullback. Analyst target $19.55 reached (−6.0%), stop $18.54 (−12.1%), A.R:R -0.4:1. Score 7.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the ASC stock price target?

Analyst target $19.55 reached (−6.0% from $20.79); no take-profit level is published. Analyst target $19.55 reached (−6.0%), stop $18.54 (−12.1%), A.R:R -0.4:1. Stop-loss: $18.54.

What are the risks of investing in ASC?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (2.6% away); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7.

Is ASC overvalued or undervalued?

Ardmore Shipping Corporation trades at a P/E of 8.1 (forward 6.2). TrendMatrix value score: 9.5/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about ASC?

7 analysts cover ASC with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $23.

What does Ardmore Shipping Corporation do?Ardmore Shipping Corporation engages in the seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals worldwide. The...

Ardmore Shipping Corporation engages in the seaborne transportation of petroleum products and chemicals worldwide. The company's fleet consists of 26 vessels, including 25 owned Eco-design vessels and one chartered-in vessels. It serves oil majors, national oil companies, oil and chemical traders, chemical companies, and pooling service providers. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

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