Clarkson (CKN) - Net Assets

Latest as of December 2025: GBX527.80 Million GBX ≈ $64.22K USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Clarkson (CKN) has net assets worth GBX527.80 Million GBX (≈ $64.22K USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX978.50 Million ≈ $119.06K USD) and total liabilities (GBX450.70 Million ≈ $54.84K USD). 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. Also explore Clarkson asset portfolio for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX527.80 Million
% of Total Assets 53.94%
Annual Growth Rate 11.3%
5-Year Change 45.96%
10-Year Change 29.78%
Growth Volatility 24.99

Clarkson - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)

This chart illustrates how Clarkson's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check Clarkson tangible equity quality to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.

Annual Net Assets for Clarkson (1985–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Clarkson from 1985 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see CKN stock market capitalisation.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-12-31 GBX527.80 Million
≈ $64.22K		 +6.48%
2024-12-31 GBX495.70 Million
≈ $60.31K		 +8.56%
2023-12-31 GBX456.60 Million
≈ $55.56K		 +10.50%
2022-12-31 GBX413.20 Million
≈ $50.27K		 +14.27%
2021-12-31 GBX361.60 Million
≈ $44.00K		 +10.11%
2020-12-31 GBX328.40 Million
≈ $39.96K		 -13.72%
2019-12-31 GBX380.60 Million
≈ $46.31K		 -12.43%
2018-12-31 GBX434.60 Million
≈ $52.88K		 +2.65%
2017-12-31 GBX423.40 Million
≈ $51.52K		 +4.11%
2016-12-31 GBX406.70 Million
≈ $49.48K		 +19.30%
2015-12-31 GBX340.90 Million
≈ $41.48K		 +103.77%
2014-12-31 GBX167.30 Million
≈ $20.36K		 +21.50%
2013-12-31 GBX137.70 Million
≈ $16.75K		 +9.29%
2012-12-31 GBX126.00 Million
≈ $15.33K		 +2.19%
2011-12-31 GBX123.30 Million
≈ $15.00K		 +5.93%
2010-12-31 GBX116.40 Million
≈ $14.16K		 +20.25%
2009-12-31 GBX96.80 Million
≈ $11.78K		 -5.47%
2008-12-31 GBX102.40 Million
≈ $12.46K		 +21.90%
2007-12-31 GBX84.00 Million
≈ $10.22K		 +28.44%
2006-12-31 GBX65.40 Million
≈ $7.96K		 +36.82%
2005-12-31 GBX47.80 Million
≈ $5.82K		 +70.11%
2004-12-31 GBX28.10 Million
≈ $3.42K		 +28.90%
2003-12-31 GBX21.80 Million
≈ $2.65K		 +24.57%
2002-12-31 GBX17.50 Million
≈ $2.13K		 +14.46%
2001-12-31 GBX15.29 Million
≈ $1.86K		 +36.73%
2000-12-31 GBX11.18 Million
≈ $1.36K		 +25.64%
1999-12-31 GBX8.90 Million
≈ $1.08K		 +1.63%
1998-12-31 GBX8.76 Million
≈ $1.07K		 -47.59%
1997-12-31 GBX16.71 Million
≈ $2.03K		 -6.66%
1996-12-31 GBX17.90 Million
≈ $2.18K		 +3.92%
1995-12-31 GBX17.23 Million
≈ $2.10K		 +19.35%
1994-12-31 GBX14.43 Million
≈ $1.76K		 +6.53%
1993-12-31 GBX13.55 Million
≈ $1.65K		 +2.06%
1992-12-31 GBX13.28 Million
≈ $1.62K		 +8.26%
1991-12-31 GBX12.26 Million
≈ $1.49K		 -0.75%
1990-12-31 GBX12.36 Million
≈ $1.50K		 -9.01%
1989-12-31 GBX13.58 Million
≈ $1.65K		 +59.81%
1988-12-31 GBX8.50 Million
≈ $1.03K		 +3.70%
1987-12-31 GBX8.19 Million
≈ $996.97		 -19.36%
1986-12-31 GBX10.16 Million
≈ $1.24K		 +39.63%
1985-12-31 GBX7.28 Million
≈ $885.40		 --

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 15303.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX425.60 Million 81.05%
Common Stock GBX7.70 Million 1.47%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX1.30 Million 0.25%
Other Components GBX90.50 Million 17.23%
Total Equity GBX525.10 Million 100.00%

Clarkson Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Clarkson ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Verimatrix
PA:VMX
 $18.67 Million
Cosmos Technology International Berhad
KLSE:0261
 $18.68 Million
M2N Co.Ltd
KQ:033310
 $18.68 Million
Great Southern Mining Ltd
AU:GSN
 $18.68 Million
Orgabio Holdings Bhd
KLSE:0252
 $18.67 Million
Shin Poong Pap
KO:002870
 $18.66 Million
Clime Investment Management Ltd
AU:CIW
 $18.66 Million
Aurania Resources Ltd
V:ARU
 $18.66 Million

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 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 492,000,000 to 525,100,000, a change of 33,100,000 (6.7%).
  • Net income of 65,700,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 33,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 33,400,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 48,100,001.
  • Other factors increased equity by 112,300,001.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX65.70 Million +12.51%
Dividends Paid GBX33.00 Million -6.28%
Share Repurchases GBX33.40 Million -6.36%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-48.10 Million -9.16%
Other Changes GBX112.30 Million +21.39%
Total Change GBX- 6.73%

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: 293.99x
  • 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 20960.55x to 293.99x 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 GBX4996.00 x
1986-12-31 GBX0.34 GBX4996.00 x
1987-12-31 GBX0.27 GBX4996.00 x
1988-12-31 GBX0.29 GBX4996.00 x
1989-12-31 GBX0.46 GBX4996.00 x
1990-12-31 GBX0.42 GBX4996.00 x
1991-12-31 GBX0.42 GBX4996.00 x
1992-12-31 GBX0.46 GBX4996.00 x
1993-12-31 GBX0.47 GBX4996.00 x
1994-12-31 GBX0.50 GBX4996.00 x
1995-12-31 GBX0.59 GBX4996.00 x
1996-12-31 GBX0.62 GBX4996.00 x
1997-12-31 GBX0.58 GBX4996.00 x
1998-12-31 GBX0.30 GBX4996.00 x
1999-12-31 GBX0.31 GBX4996.00 x
2000-12-31 GBX0.39 GBX4996.00 x
2001-12-31 GBX0.53 GBX4996.00 x
2002-12-31 GBX0.60 GBX4996.00 x
2003-12-31 GBX0.72 GBX4996.00 x
2004-12-31 GBX0.93 GBX4996.00 x
2005-12-31 GBX1.65 GBX4996.00 x
2006-12-31 GBX2.26 GBX4996.00 x
2007-12-31 GBX2.90 GBX4996.00 x
2008-12-31 GBX3.54 GBX4996.00 x
2009-12-31 GBX3.34 GBX4996.00 x
2010-12-31 GBX4.02 GBX4996.00 x
2011-12-31 GBX4.26 GBX4996.00 x
2012-12-31 GBX4.35 GBX4996.00 x
2013-12-31 GBX4.76 GBX4996.00 x
2014-12-31 GBX5.78 GBX4996.00 x
2015-12-31 GBX11.54 GBX4996.00 x
2016-12-31 GBX13.39 GBX4996.00 x
2017-12-31 GBX13.91 GBX4996.00 x
2018-12-31 GBX14.25 GBX4996.00 x
2019-12-31 GBX12.47 GBX4996.00 x
2020-12-31 GBX10.68 GBX4996.00 x
2021-12-31 GBX11.74 GBX4996.00 x
2022-12-31 GBX13.35 GBX4996.00 x
2023-12-31 GBX14.74 GBX4996.00 x
2024-12-31 GBX15.92 GBX4996.00 x
2025-12-31 GBX16.99 GBX4996.00 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): 12.51%
  • The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 10.41%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.65x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.86x
  • Recent ROE (12.51%) is below the historical average (16.44%), suggesting potential challenges in 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
2025 12.51% 10.41% 0.65x 1.86x GBX13.19 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: $202,841,427
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.31%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Clarkson (CKN) GBX527.80 Million 17.01% 0.85x $18.67 Million
Braemar Plc (BMS) $69.84 Million 9.77% 0.57x $890.47K
James Fisher and Sons PLC (FSJ) $16.36 Million -62.76% 2.99x $2.92 Million
Mercantile Ports & Logistics Ltd (MPL) $97.67 Million -6.72% 0.58x $82.37K
Sutton Harbour Holdings plc (SUH) $19.90 Million 3.66% 0.26x $73.91K
Taylor Maritime Investments Ltd (TMI) $575.25 Million 43.95% 0.00x $7.16K
Taylor Maritime Investments Limited (TMIP) $438.02 Million 43.95% 0.00x $1.21 Million

About Clarkson

LSE:CKN UK Marine Shipping
Market Cap
$18.67 Million
GBX153.48 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#25340 Global
#268 in UK
Share Price
GBX4996.00
Change (1 day)
-1.56%
52-Week Range
GBX3395.00 - GBX5155.00
All Time High
GBX5155.00
Categories
Companies in UK Marine Shipping
About

Clarkson PLC provides 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 to shipowners and charterers in the transportation of various cargoes by sea; and to buyers and sellers/yards related to sale and purchase services, as well as futures b… Read more