Clarke Inc. stock analysis
Clarke Inc. (CK5A) Stock Price & Analysis
CK5A Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 14.80 - EUR 14.80
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 12.30 - EUR 17.10
- Previous Close
- EUR 15.10
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 0
- Market Cap
- EUR 233.40M
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 1.62B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 21.78M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 1.34B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 4.1
- Beta
- -0.18
- Next Earnings
- Mar 10, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth
Strong TTM revenue growth indicates expanding business activity and demand. If sustained, this can improve operating leverage and support future earnings, although the company must convert growth into consistent cash generation.
Reported Profitability
Very high reported profitability provides a substantial earnings base and could support reinvestment or balance-sheet repair. Its long-term value is tempered by the unusually high level and the company's history of volatile margins.
Improved Equity Returns
Higher return on equity alongside increased shareholders' equity suggests the business is generating meaningful returns on its capital base. This supports financial resilience, provided returns are backed by recurring operating performance and cash flow.
Bears Say
Sharp Leverage Increase
The major increase in debt materially reduces financial flexibility and raises exposure to operating, refinancing, and funding shocks. High leverage can also limit investment capacity and make earnings less resilient through business cycles.
Weak Cash Conversion
Negative free cash flow despite substantial reported earnings indicates that profits are not currently translating into deployable cash. Persistent weak conversion could constrain debt reduction, reinvestment, and shareholder returns while increasing reliance on financing.
Earnings Volatility
Large swings in net and gross margins weaken confidence that current profitability is repeatable. Unstable earnings quality complicates forecasting, increases the risk of future normalization, and makes leverage more difficult to manage.
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Company Description
Clarke Inc.
Established in 1997 and based in Halifax, Canada, Clarke Inc. functions as a private equity and venture capital firm. It targets a diverse range of investment opportunities, including middle-market enterprises, turnaround situations, PIPEs, bridge financing, recapitalizations, and buyouts. The firm primarily seeks out undervalued or underperforming businesses that possess significant tangible assets. Its investment scope extends to both public and private entities, encompassing companies, various securities, and other asset classes like real estate. Clarke Inc. deploys capital primarily through equity, debt, and other securities. Its sector focus includes industries rich in physical assets, such as manufacturing, industrial, energy, materials, and real estate. Within the oil and gas industry, it invests in both debt and equity securities, showing a clear preference for well-priced equity over debt, and for oil service firms rather than exploration and production (E&P) companies. The firm's geographical emphasis is primarily on Canada and the United States. Clarke Inc. actively seeks involvement in the governance and/or management of its portfolio companies, often through board participation. All its investments are made directly from the company's balance sheet.
- Sector
- Consumercyclical
- Industry
- Travel Lodging
- CEO
- George S. Armoyan
- Employees
- 500
- Website
- www.clarkeinc.com
- Address
- 145 Hobsons Lake Drive, Halifax, NS, B3S 0H9, CA
Clarke Inc. (CK5A) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 8 | 0 | 4 |






