Ardmore Shpng (ASC)vsZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (ZIM)
ASC
Ardmore Shpng
$15.90
+5.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $596.72M
ZIM
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd
$26.44
-0.08%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd generates 2126% more annual revenue ($6.90B vs $310.20M). ASC leads profitability with a 13.2% profit margin vs 6.9%. ZIM trades at a lower P/E of 6.6x. ASC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
ASC
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
ZIM
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+67.0%
Fair Value
$41.18
Current Price
$15.90
$25.28 discount
Margin of Safety
+21.9%
Fair Value
$27.06
Current Price
$26.44
$0.62 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 80.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
6.9% margin — thin
Revenue declined 31.5%
Earnings declined 93.2%
Operating margin of -2.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASC
The strongest argument for ASC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : ZIM
The strongest argument for ZIM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : ASC
The primary concerns for ASC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : ZIM
The primary concerns for ZIM are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ZIM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
ASC is growing revenue faster at 1.1% — sustainability is the question.
ZIM generates stronger free cash flow (246M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MARINE SHIPPING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ASC scores higher overall (61/100 vs 45/100). ZIM offers better value entry with a 21.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ardmore Shpng
INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Ardmore Shipping Corporation is engaged in the global shipping of chemicals and petroleum products. The company is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.
Visit Website →ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd
INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., provides container shipping and related services in Israel and internationally. The company is headquartered in Haifa, Israel.
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