225.33 NOK (+17.8%)
3 analysts
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Capital Tankers Corp. is a Greek shipping company dedicated to the maritime transport of crude oil and refined products, with a fleet of tankers operating on global routes, including the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
Listed on Euronext Oslo Børs · Symbol CAPT.OL · OB: CAPT · Currency NOK
Key points
from its scores- ✓Very solid balance sheet9.0
- ✓Good share-price trend8.5
- ✕Little competitive advantage1.0
- ✕Little or no dividend3.4
- ✕Demanding valuation4.0
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsSolid financial health and positive momentum are offset by demanding valuation and elevated geopolitical risk in Hormuz, which could trigger sharp declines if a sudden agreement is reached.
Capital Tankers shows solid financial health (Debt/Equity 25.27%, operating margin 62.58%) and strong momentum (41.61% over 12 months), but its current valuation is demanding (P/E 158.10) and its quality/moat is weak (score 1.0). The Strait of Hormuz blockade is a double-edged sword: it supports freight rates in the short term but introduces extreme geopolitical risk that could reverse the scenario within days.
The main risk is operational concentration in the Strait of Hormuz: a prolonged blockade or further escalation could disrupt its routes and sink freight rates if a sudden agreement is reached, as already happened in March 2026.
Context and risks
Capital Tankers operates in the maritime transport of crude oil and refined products, with direct exposure to the Persian Gulf routes and the Strait of Hormuz, currently blocked since February 2026. The recent escalation on August 31 with tankers hit at the strait's exit raises the risk of operational disruption and extreme volatility in freight rates, although it could also sustain elevated tariffs in the short term. The asymmetry is high: a sudden agreement could sink freight rates and the stock price quickly.
Is Capital Tankers stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E, it trades 522% above the Industrials median.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 158.1 | 25.4 | +522% |
| Price / book | 7.3 | 4.1 | +81% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 4.0 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 225.33 NOK, +17.8% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 1.0 (sector 5.8).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 158.1
- Forward P/E
- 9.4
- Price / book
- 7.3
- Market cap
- 25.7B NOK
- Enterprise value
- 2.9B USD
Profitability
- Gross margin
- 0.0%
- Operating margin
- 62.6%
- Net margin
- 0.0%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 520.8M USD
- Net debt
- 170.6M USD
- Cash
- 350.2M USD
- Debt / equity
- 25.27
Growth
- EPS (TTM)
- 1.21 NOK
- EPS (forward)
- 20.29 NOK
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 1.8%
- Payout
- 0.0%
Risk and market
- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy (3)
- Target price
- 225.33 NOK
- 52-week range
- 113.00 – 195.56
Recent news
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Is Capital Tankers stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E, it trades 522% above the Industrials median. Valuation score: 4.0 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 225.33 NOK, +17.8% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Capital Tankers get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 4.4 out of 10, rank 1,893 of 2,130 (better than 10% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Financial health (9.0) and its weakest, Quality / Moat (1.0). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Capital Tankers's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 158.1: the share price equals 158.1 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 9.4.
How much is Capital Tankers worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 25.7B NOK and its enterprise value, debt included, is 2.9B NOK.
How much debt does Capital Tankers have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 170.6M USD.
Does Capital Tankers pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 1.83%.
How has Capital Tankers stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 54.3% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 113.00 and 195.56 NOK. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Capital Tankers?
3 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 225.33 NOK (+17.8% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.