Clarkson
Clarkson PLC provides integrated shipping services in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through Broking, Financial, Support, and Research segments. The company's Broking segment offers services. Its Financial segment provides investment banking services for maritime, oil services, and natural resources sectors; structured asset finance services and p… Read more
Clarkson (CKN) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX493.70 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Clarkson (CKN) has net assets worth GBX493.70 Million GBX as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX774.20 Million) and total liabilities (GBX280.50 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX493.70 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 63.77% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 11.43% |
| 5-Year Change | 50.94% |
| 10-Year Change | 45.41% |
| Growth Volatility | 25.28 |
Clarkson - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how Clarkson's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Clarkson (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Clarkson from 1985 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX495.70 Million | +8.56% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX456.60 Million | +10.50% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX413.20 Million | +14.27% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX361.60 Million | +10.11% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX328.40 Million | -13.72% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX380.60 Million | -12.43% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX434.60 Million | +2.65% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX423.40 Million | +4.11% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX406.70 Million | +19.30% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX340.90 Million | +103.77% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX167.30 Million | +21.50% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX137.70 Million | +9.29% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX126.00 Million | +2.19% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX123.30 Million | +5.93% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX116.40 Million | +20.25% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX96.80 Million | -5.47% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX102.40 Million | +21.90% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX84.00 Million | +28.44% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX65.40 Million | +36.82% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX47.80 Million | +70.11% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX28.10 Million | +28.90% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX21.80 Million | +24.57% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX17.50 Million | +14.46% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX15.29 Million | +36.73% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX11.18 Million | +25.64% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX8.90 Million | +1.63% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX8.76 Million | -47.59% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX16.71 Million | -6.66% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX17.90 Million | +3.92% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX17.23 Million | +19.35% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX14.43 Million | +6.53% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX13.55 Million | +2.06% |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX13.28 Million | +8.26% |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX12.26 Million | -0.75% |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX12.36 Million | -9.01% |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX13.58 Million | +59.81% |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX8.50 Million | +3.70% |
| 1987-12-31 | GBX8.19 Million | -19.36% |
| 1986-12-31 | GBX10.16 Million | +39.63% |
| 1985-12-31 | GBX7.28 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Clarkson's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 14206.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX395.30 Million | 80.35% |
| Common Stock | GBX7.70 Million | 1.57% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX49.40 Million | 10.04% |
| Other Components | GBX39.60 Million | 8.05% |
| Total Equity | GBX492.00 Million | 100.00% |
Clarkson Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Clarkson ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Maj Invest Opsparing
CO:MAJOPS
|
$157.46K |
|
Alexandria Pharmaceuticals
EGX:AXPH
|
$157.50K |
|
Formuepleje Global Future
CO:FPIGFU
|
$157.52K |
|
NEWPALLADIUM
XBOT:NGPL-ETF
|
$157.61K |
|
BENZ
NEO:BENZ
|
$157.44K |
|
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION CED
BA:BA-C
|
$157.30K |
|
ANYCF
PINK:ANYCF
|
$157.29K |
|
BIFR39
SA:BIFR39
|
$157.26K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Clarkson's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 452,600,000 to 492,000,000, a change of 39,400,000 (8.7%).
- Net income of 84,900,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 31,500,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 26,400,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 17,100,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 54,700,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX84.90 Million | +17.26% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX31.50 Million | -6.4% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX26.40 Million | -5.37% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-17.10 Million | -3.48% |
| Other Changes | GBX54.70 Million | +11.12% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 8.71% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Clarkson's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 292.98x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 19571.85x to 292.98x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | GBX0.24 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | GBX0.34 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | GBX0.27 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX0.29 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX0.46 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX0.42 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX0.42 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX0.46 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX0.47 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX0.50 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX0.59 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX0.62 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX0.58 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX0.30 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX0.31 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX0.39 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX0.53 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX0.60 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX0.72 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX0.93 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX1.65 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX2.26 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX2.90 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX3.54 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX3.34 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX4.02 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX4.26 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX4.35 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX4.76 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX5.78 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX11.54 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX13.39 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX13.91 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX14.25 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX12.47 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX10.68 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX11.74 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX13.35 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX14.74 | GBX4665.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX15.92 | GBX4665.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Clarkson utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 17.26%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 12.84%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.73x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.83x
- Recent ROE (17.26%) is above the historical average (16.54%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 17.01% | 5.40% | 0.77x | 4.08x | GBX483.90K |
| 1986 | 17.32% | 7.03% | 0.70x | 3.53x | GBX718.60K |
| 1987 | 25.63% | 7.81% | 0.81x | 4.07x | GBX1.24 Million |
| 1988 | 38.92% | 10.43% | 0.60x | 6.23x | GBX2.42 Million |
| 1989 | 39.31% | 13.83% | 0.74x | 3.86x | GBX3.93 Million |
| 1990 | 32.08% | 9.85% | 0.57x | 5.68x | GBX2.71 Million |
| 1991 | 24.38% | 7.10% | 0.56x | 6.11x | GBX1.76 Million |
| 1992 | -2.24% | -0.80% | 0.32x | 8.66x | GBX-1.62 Million |
| 1993 | 3.31% | 1.07% | 0.30x | 10.18x | GBX-903.80K |
| 1994 | 9.52% | 3.36% | 0.37x | 7.73x | GBX-69.30K |
| 1995 | -34.88% | -14.29% | 1.53x | 1.59x | GBX-7.71 Million |
| 1996 | 13.56% | 7.25% | 1.22x | 1.54x | GBX635.60K |
| 1997 | 11.53% | 5.83% | 1.28x | 1.55x | GBX256.10K |
| 1998 | 15.24% | 4.71% | 1.69x | 1.91x | GBX459.30K |
| 1999 | 6.56% | 2.17% | 1.45x | 2.10x | GBX-306.00K |
| 2000 | 31.91% | 9.80% | 1.46x | 2.22x | GBX2.45 Million |
| 2001 | 39.53% | 14.20% | 1.27x | 2.20x | GBX4.51 Million |
| 2002 | 16.00% | 7.84% | 0.98x | 2.09x | GBX1.05 Million |
| 2003 | 36.36% | 12.95% | 1.12x | 2.50x | GBX5.51 Million |
| 2004 | 50.93% | 16.63% | 1.05x | 2.91x | GBX11.01 Million |
| 2005 | 39.96% | 16.52% | 0.91x | 2.66x | GBX14.32 Million |
| 2006 | 22.63% | 12.69% | 0.59x | 3.01x | GBX8.26 Million |
| 2007 | 21.67% | 10.50% | 0.67x | 3.08x | GBX9.80 Million |
| 2008 | 7.62% | 3.12% | 0.77x | 3.19x | GBX-2.44 Million |
| 2009 | 17.46% | 9.56% | 0.71x | 2.57x | GBX7.22 Million |
| 2010 | 20.19% | 11.60% | 0.74x | 2.34x | GBX11.86 Million |
| 2011 | 20.36% | 12.90% | 0.83x | 1.90x | GBX12.77 Million |
| 2012 | 12.86% | 9.19% | 0.83x | 1.69x | GBX3.60 Million |
| 2013 | 11.11% | 7.73% | 0.84x | 1.70x | GBX1.53 Million |
| 2014 | 10.28% | 7.23% | 0.82x | 1.73x | GBX470.00K |
| 2015 | 5.83% | 6.53% | 0.55x | 1.62x | GBX-14.10 Million |
| 2016 | 8.85% | 11.66% | 0.51x | 1.49x | GBX-4.65 Million |
| 2017 | 7.48% | 9.69% | 0.55x | 1.39x | GBX-10.57 Million |
| 2018 | 6.92% | 8.83% | 0.56x | 1.39x | GBX-13.26 Million |
| 2019 | -2.89% | -3.00% | 0.59x | 1.64x | GBX-48.65 Million |
| 2020 | -8.92% | -8.07% | 0.63x | 1.77x | GBX-61.31 Million |
| 2021 | 14.04% | 11.30% | 0.65x | 1.91x | GBX14.41 Million |
| 2022 | 18.45% | 12.52% | 0.73x | 2.03x | GBX34.63 Million |
| 2023 | 18.52% | 13.11% | 0.73x | 1.93x | GBX38.54 Million |
| 2024 | 17.26% | 12.84% | 0.73x | 1.83x | GBX35.70 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Clarkson's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Marine Shipping industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Marine Shipping
- Average net assets among peers: $161,501,200
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 13.97%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson (CKN) | GBX493.70 Million | 17.01% | 0.57x | $157.45K |
| Braemar Plc (BMS) | $2.07 Million | 97.78% | 1.75x | $8.77K |
| James Fisher and Sons PLC (FSJ) | $235.90 Million | -24.29% | 1.64x | $30.95K |
| Mercantile Ports & Logistics Ltd (MPL) | $56.42 Million | -1.19% | 0.47x | $140.90 |
| Sutton Harbour Holdings plc (SUH) | $54.09 Million | -7.09% | 0.61x | $800.01 |
| Taylor Maritime Investments Limited (TMIP) | $459.02 Million | 4.63% | 0.01x | $24.88K |