Clarkson PLC (CKN.XLON) Quality Score
Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.
Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal
Valuation and growth
Valuation
Growth
20–25x range, moderate premium
25–30x, paying up for cash generation
Below 2%, essentially flat
Below 2%, essentially flat
Business Quality & Capital Allocation
Mild dilution under 2%
Contracted >2pp, margin pressure
Net cash position, no leverage concern
10–15%, respectable returns
Clarkson (CKN.XLON) quality: score, margins and returns
Clarkson (CKN.XLON) scores 39/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 12.2% operating margins and 10.6% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.
Frequently asked
Is Clarkson (CKN.XLON) a high-quality business?+
Clarkson scores 39 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a 12.2% operating margin and a 10.6% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.
What does Clarkson's quality score measure?+
Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from CKN.XLON's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where Clarkson scores well and where it falls behind.
What is Clarkson's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+
Clarkson earns about 10.6% on its invested capital, which is solid. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to CKN.XLON's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.
How profitable is Clarkson?+
Clarkson runs an operating margin of about 12.2% and a net margin of about 10.5%. Revenue has grown at roughly 9.2% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.
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