Is CCEC a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 43.6/100. It is ranked #1,903 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 29/100, Value 66/100, Momentum 57/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for CCEC?

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 43.6 ranks it #1,903 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is CCEC in?

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. operates in the Industrials sector (Transportation industry) with a market cap of $1.12 billion. It is classified as a small-cap stock.

Does CCEC pay a dividend?

CCEC does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is CCEC's P/E ratio?

CCEC has a trailing P/E ratio of 6.66x. The Industrials sector average is 28.3x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is CCEC?

CCEC's quality factor score is 29/100. Gross margin: 100.0%. ROE: 57.7% vs sector average 8.9%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is CCEC valued compared to peers?

CCEC's value factor score is 66/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 6.7x, EV/EBITDA 2.8x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is CCEC's debt level?

CCEC's debt-to-equity ratio is 192%. Sector average: 70%. Elevated leverage increases credit risk.

CCEC has a beta of 0.25, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 71/100.

Does CCEC have high short interest?

CCEC's short interest factor score is 15/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

CCEC Stock Analysis: Top Small-Cap Hold (Score 43.6/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
CCEC	+3.90%	-4.03%	-15.32%	-13.78%	+5.85%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLI	-0.39%	+4.73%	+0.88%	+10.57%	+38.89%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+3.96%	-7.63%	-15.65%	-13.42%	-23.67%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+4.29%	-8.76%	-16.20%	-24.35%	-33.04%	-	-	-

Metric	CCEC	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	6.7x	-76%
EV/EBITDA	2.8x	-51%
Price / Book	0.8x

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STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc.	64	43	96	73	-	93.3%	63.1%	53.8%	-	30.0x	$3.8B	VS
TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.	62	50	97	71	6.4x	91.9%	67.0%	32.8%	-	0.0x	$2.5B	VS
TEN TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD	61	50	86	75	7.6x	42.1%	97.8%	22.6%	-	103.0x	$1.2B	VS
HAFN Hafnia Ltd	60	42	79	77	-	439.1%	48.5%	27.0%	-	0.0x	$3.8B	VS
TPH Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.	57	50	67	66	13.6x	8.8%	47.5%	7.9%	-26.0%	50.0x	$4.0B	VS
GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP	57	50	69	70	16.3x	13.5%	22.2%	8.1%	14.8%	73.0x	$1.1B	VS
SOBO South Bow Corp	57	39	79	66	22.0x	48.4%	82.3%	14.9%	-	219.0x	$6.8B	VS
IMPP Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands	54	44	98	58	2.8x	47.7%	100.0%	34.0%	-19.7%	0.0x	$156M	VS
CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.	52	48	58	69	59.3x	-	53.4%	-0.3%	7.7%	-	$1.2B	VS
IMXI International Money Express, Inc.	52	50	73	52	11.6x	25.5%	0.0%	6.4%	-9.7%	221.0x	$476M	VS
CCEC Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.	44	29	66	57	6.7x	57.7%	100.0%	52.4%	-	192.0x	$1.1B

Key Ratio	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2017	2016	2015
Gross Margin %	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%	1.0%
Operating Margin %	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.7%	0.6%	0.3%	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
EBITDA Margin %	0.8%	0.8%	0.6%	1.0%	1.0%	0.7%	0.8%	0.9%	0.6%	0.6%
Net Margin %	0.5%	0.5%	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%	-1.1%	0.2%	0.4%	0.3%
FCF Margin %	-272.5%	-272.5%	-115.1%	29.6%	-139.1%	-74.2%	35.8%	107.1%	26.6%	-33.5%
ROE %	0.6%	0.1%	0.0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
ROA %	0.2%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	4.2%	4.2%	3.0%	5.9%	5.1%	5.0%	5.2%	2.1%	4.2%	4.1%

Key Ratio

TTM

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2017

2016

2015

Gross Margin %

1.0%

2.0%

1.0%

Operating Margin %

0.5%

0.4%

0.7%

0.6%

0.3%

0.4%

0.3%

EBITDA Margin %

0.8%

0.6%

1.0%

0.7%

0.8%

0.9%

0.6%

Net Margin %

0.5%

0.2%

0.7%

0.5%

0.2%

-1.1%

0.2%

0.4%

0.3%

FCF Margin %

-272.5%

-115.1%

29.6%

-139.1%

-74.2%

35.8%

107.1%

26.6%

-33.5%

ROE %

0.6%

0.1%

0.0%

0.2%

0.1%

-0.3%

0.0%

0.1%

ROA %

0.2%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

-0.2%

0.0%

ROIC %

4.2%

3.0%

5.9%

5.1%

5.0%

5.2%

2.1%

4.2%

4.1%

Line Item	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2017	2016	2015
	$369M	$369M	$242M	$187M	$185M	$141M	$108M	$117M	$242M	$220M
	$369M	$369M	$242M	$187M	$185M	$141M	$108M	$117M	$242M	$220M
Gross Margin	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	200.0%	100.0%	100.0%
	—	$105M	$88M	$84M	$57M	$56M	$45M	$75M	$73M	$64M
	$191M	$191M	$102M	$134M	$118M	$47M	$40M	$35M	$76M	$74M
EBIT	$191M	$191M	$102M	$134M	$118M	$47M	$40M	$35M	$76M	$74M
EBITDA	$300M	$300M	$155M	$181M	$176M	$103M	$86M	$110M	$149M	$137M
Operating Margin	51.7%	51.7%	42.0%	71.5%	63.9%	33.5%	37.0%	29.7%	31.3%	33.5%
EBITDA Margin	81.1%	81.1%	64.0%	96.6%	95.1%	73.3%	79.5%	94.2%	61.6%	62.4%
	—	$140M	$96M	$46M	$20M	$17M	$17M	$20M	$24M	$20M
	$194M	$194M	$47M	$125M	$98M	$30M	-$122M	$27M	$52M	$55M
Net Margin	52.4%	52.4%	19.5%	67.0%	53.2%	21.6%	-113.0%	23.5%	43.5%	25.1%
	$2.60	$2.60	$2.15	$6.19	$5.14	$1.60	$-7.25	$1.51	$0.34	$0.38
Diluted EPS	$2.60	$2.60	$2.15	$6.19	$5.14	$1.60	$-7.25	$1.51	$0.34	$0.38

Line Item

TTM

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2017

2016

2015

$369M

$242M

$187M

$185M

$141M

$108M

$117M

$242M

$220M

$369M

$242M

$187M

$185M

$141M

$108M

$117M

$242M

$220M

Gross Margin

100.0%

200.0%

100.0%

—

$105M

$88M

$84M

$57M

$56M

$45M

$75M

$73M

$64M

$191M

$102M

$134M

$118M

$47M

$40M

$35M

$76M

$74M

EBIT

$191M

$102M

$134M

$118M

$47M

$40M

$35M

$76M

$74M

EBITDA

$300M

$155M

$181M

$176M

$103M

$86M

$110M

$149M

$137M

Operating Margin

51.7%

42.0%

71.5%

63.9%

33.5%

37.0%

29.7%

31.3%

33.5%

EBITDA Margin

81.1%

64.0%

96.6%

95.1%

73.3%

79.5%

94.2%

61.6%

62.4%

—

$140M

$96M

$46M

$20M

$17M

$20M

$24M

$20M

$194M

$47M

$125M

$98M

$30M

-$122M

$27M

$52M

$55M

Net Margin

52.4%

19.5%

67.0%

53.2%

21.6%

-113.0%

23.5%

43.5%

25.1%

$2.60

$2.15

$6.19

$5.14

$1.60

$-7.25

$1.51

$0.34

$0.38

Diluted EPS

$2.60

$2.15

$6.19

$5.14

$1.60

$-7.25

$1.51

$0.34

$0.38

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. Do?

Capital Product Partners L.P., a shipping company, provides marine transportation services in Greece. Its vessels transport a range of cargoes, including liquefied natural gas, containerized goods, and dry bulk cargo under short-term voyage charters, and medium to long-term time charters. As of April 27, 2022, the company owned 21 vessels, including 11 Neo-Panamax container vessels, three Panamax container vessels, one cape-size bulk carrier, and six LNG carriers. Capital GP L.L.C. serves as the general partner of the company. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Piraeus, Greece. Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) is classified as a small-cap stock in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Transportation industry. The company is led by CEO Gerasimos G. Kalogiratos. With a market capitalization of $1.1B, CCEC is one of the notable companies in the Industrials sector.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 43.6/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.CCEC ranks #1,903 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Industrials sector, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. ranks #296 of 752 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Industrials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

CCEC Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) currently trades at $18.88. The stock gained $1.56 (9.0%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for CCEC is $24.83, which means the stock is currently trading -24.0% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $14.09, putting the stock 34.0% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 7K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is CCEC Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) carries a value factor score of 66/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 6.66x, compared to the Industrials sector average of 28.33x — a discount of 76%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 0.80x, versus the sector average of 2.23x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.73x, compared to 0.50x for the average Industrials stock. On an enterprise value basis, CCEC trades at 2.79x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.70x for the sector.

Overall, CCEC's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) earns a quality factor score of 29/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is 57.7%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 8.9%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 18.8% versus the sector average of 3.3%.

On a margin basis, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. reports gross margins of 100.0%, compared to 35.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 51.7% (sector: 6.2%). Net profit margin stands at 52.4%, versus 3.9% for the average Industrials stock. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

CCEC Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 192.0%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 70.0%. This elevated leverage warrants close monitoring, as it increases the company's sensitivity to rising interest rates and economic downturns. Total debt on the balance sheet is $2.58B. Cash and equivalents stand at $314M.

CCEC has a beta of 0.25, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. is 71/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. reported revenue of $369M and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.60. Net income for the quarter was $194M. Gross margin was 100.0%. Operating income came in at $191M.

In FY 2024, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. reported revenue of $369M and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.60. Net income for the quarter was $194M. Gross margin was 100.0%. Revenue grew 52.8% year-over-year compared to FY 2023. Operating income came in at $191M.

In FY 2023, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. reported revenue of $242M and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.15. Net income for the quarter was $47M. Gross margin was 100.0%. Revenue grew 29.1% year-over-year compared to FY 2022. Operating income came in at $102M.

In FY 2022, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. reported revenue of $187M and earnings per share (EPS) of $6.19. Net income for the quarter was $125M. Gross margin was 100.0%. Revenue grew 1.4% year-over-year compared to FY 2021. Operating income came in at $134M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $117M to $369M. Investors analyzing CCEC stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

CCEC Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Transportation industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Industrials dividend stocks may want to explore other Industrials stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

CCEC Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) has a momentum factor score of 57/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 20/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 15/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

CCEC vs Competitors — Industrials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Industrials sector, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) ranks #296 out of 752 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places CCEC in the upper half of all Industrials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include South Bow Corp (SOBO) with a score of 56.5/100, TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD (TEN) with a score of 61.4/100, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP (GLDD) with a score of 56.7/100, Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) with a score of 57.3/100, and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing CCEC against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full CCEC vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

CCEC Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy CCEC? — Investment Thesis Summary

Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The quality score of 29/100 flags below-average profitability. The value score of 66/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Low volatility (stability score 71/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 43.6/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on CCEC stock.

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