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CLARIVATE PLC (CLVT)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: CLVT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -54.82% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.70B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.89 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.89 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6651280 | Beta 1.28 | 52 Weeks Range 3.83 - 7.77 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.83 - 7.77 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.96 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -24.9% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.48% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.21% | Return on Equity (TTM) -11.44% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 5.96 | Enterprise Value 7004897524 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.06 |
Enterprise Value 7004897524 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.06 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.74 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.34 | Shares Outstanding 688956032 | Shares Floating 381901961 |
Shares Outstanding 688956032 | Shares Floating 381901961 | ||
Percent Insiders 16.56 | Percent Institutions 93.9 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.6 | Target Price 6.27 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold 5 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
CLARIVATE PLC

Company Overview
History and Background
Clarivate PLC (CLVT) was formed in 2016 following the acquisition of Thomson Reuters' Intellectual Property & Science business by private equity funds. The company went public in 2019 through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Clarivate has grown through acquisitions and organic growth to become a leading provider of intellectual property and science information and analytics.
Core Business Areas
- Science: Provides scientific and academic research information and analytics, including the Web of Science citation database.
- Intellectual Property: Offers intellectual property solutions, including patent research, trademark protection, and brand intelligence.
- Life Sciences & Healthcare: Offers data and analytics solutions to the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries to accelerate drug discovery and development.
Leadership and Structure
Jonathan Gear serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a functional structure, with key divisions focused on Science, IP, and Life Sciences & Healthcare. The board of directors provides oversight and strategic guidance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Market Share (%): No precise, publicly available market share for Web of Science alone. The academic databases market is fragmented.
- Web of Science: A leading citation database providing access to scholarly literature. The Web of Science is the product that brings in the most revenue. Competitors include Scopus (RELX) and Google Scholar.
- Derwent Innovation: A patent database providing enhanced patent information and analysis. Competitors include PatSeer, Questel Orbit, and LexisNexis.
- Market Share (%): No precise, publicly available market share. It's a competitive landscape.
- Cortellis: A suite of life science intelligence solutions covering drug development and competitive intelligence. Competitors include EvaluatePharma and GlobalData.
- Market Share (%): No precise, publicly available market share. Life science intelligence is a growing market.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The information services industry is driven by increasing data availability and the need for sophisticated analytics. Key trends include AI-powered analytics, cloud-based solutions, and focus on data security and compliance. There is a strong demand for intellectual property and research information.
Positioning
Clarivate is positioned as a leading provider of intellectual property and scientific information, leveraging its extensive data assets and analytics capabilities. The company aims to serve the entire innovation lifecycle from research to commercialization.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the information services industry is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Clarivate focuses on the portions of this TAM related to scientific & academic research information and intellectual property & life sciences, positioning itself to capture a significant portion of the market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong Brand Recognition
- Extensive Data Assets
- Global Presence
- Integrated Solutions
- Subscription-Based Revenue Model
Weaknesses
- High Debt Levels
- Integration Risks from Acquisitions
- Reliance on Key Products
- Complexity of Product Portfolio
- Customer retention
Opportunities
- Growing Demand for Data Analytics
- Expansion into Emerging Markets
- Development of AI-Powered Solutions
- Partnerships and Strategic Alliances
- Increase Cross-Selling Opportunities
Threats
- Increased Competition
- Economic Downturns
- Technological Disruption
- Data Security Breaches
- Changes in Regulatory Environment
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RELX
- MSCI
- MNDY
Competitive Landscape
Clarivate competes in a highly competitive landscape with larger and well-established players. Its competitive advantages include its strong brand and extensive data assets. Disadvantages include higher debt and risks around integration.
Major Acquisitions
ProQuest
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 5300
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Clarivate's research and education offerings.
CPA Global
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 6800
- Strategic Rationale: Strengthened Clarivate's intellectual property solutions.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Clarivate has experienced growth through acquisitions and organic expansion.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by increasing demand for data analytics and strategic initiatives.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include developing AI-powered solutions, expanding into new markets, and focusing on customer retention.
Summary
Clarivate is a leading provider of intellectual property and scientific information, benefiting from strong brand recognition and extensive data assets. However, high debt and integration challenges remain areas of concern. Growth opportunities exist through expanding into new markets and developing AI-powered solutions. The company needs to carefully manage its financial performance and competitive pressures to sustain long-term success.
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Disclaimers:
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About CLARIVATE PLC
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-10-29 | CEO - | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Information Technology Services | Full time employees 12000 | Website https://www.clarivate.com |
Full time employees 12000 | Website https://www.clarivate.com |
Clarivate Plc operates as an information services provider in the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through three segments: Academia & Government, Life Sciences & Healthcare, and Intellectual Property. The company provides scientific and academic research, a connect data, solutions, and expertise so that research institutions can thrive; ProQuest One solutions provide access to multidisciplinary curated content across a variety of formats including data bases, dissertations, news, primary sources, books, and video; Alma, Polari, and Vega, a solution provides a proven, flexible, and unified library services platform for libraries to effectively manage their resources and unique materials. It offers IPFolio and FoundationIP, manages platform that allows companies to secure, manage, and protect their IP assets through advanced workflow automation technology, superior data and analytics, and unparalleled industry expertise and support; patent services; Derwent Innovation patent search software helps patent professionals make faster, more patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity decisions; and CompuMark trademark search solutions as well as trademark watch and other managed services. In addition, the company provides Cortellis, a suite of products equip customers with the intelligence needed to make decisions spanning the entire drug development lifecycle. It serves corporations, universities, law firms, government agencies, public libraries, and other professional services organizations. The company was formerly known as Clarivate Analytics Plc and changed its name to Clarivate Plc in May 2020. Clarivate Plc was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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