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ClarksonCKNHY 64 FCF Margin % is -8.15% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CKNHY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Transportation companies, Clarkson ranks better than 78.69% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Clarkson's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-44.9 Mil. Clarkson's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $551.3 Mil. Therefore, Clarkson's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -8.15%.
The historical data trend for Clarkson's FCF Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Clarkson's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Clarkson FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Clarkson's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clarkson's FCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Clarkson (CKNHY) has a FCF Margin % of -8.15% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Clarkson and its competitors. Over the past decade, Clarkson's FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.92 to 28.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #214 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Clarkson's FCF Margin % too high?
Clarkson's current FCF Margin % is -8.15%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.92 to a high of 28.04. Based on the distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #214 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clarkson has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clarkson's FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #214 out of 1004 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Clarkson in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.24. Historically, Clarkson's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.92 to 28.04 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.24, based on 1,004 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Clarkson and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clarkson's current FCF Margin % is -8.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clarkson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson (CKNHY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.77, compared to a current price of $35.43 — trading 70.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -8.15%. Clarkson's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clarkson (CKNHY), the current FCF Margin % is -8.15% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Clarkson (CKNHY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.43 is trading 70.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.77.
GuruFocus considers Clarkson to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CKNHY:
FCF Margin %: -8.15%
GF Value™: $20.77 vs. price of $35.43 (70.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CKNHY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clarkson PLC offers shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support, and full investment banking services in the shipping and offshore sectors. The Group's operating segments are: Broking, Financial, Support, and Research. Maximum revenue is generated from the Broking segment, which represents services provided to shipowners and charterers relating to the transportation by sea of a wide range of cargoes. It also represents sale and purchase services provided to buyers and sellers/yards of maritime assets. Also included is a futures broking operation which arranges principal-to-principal cash-settled contracts for differences based upon standardised freight contracts. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
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