DANAOS CORP (DAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DAC - MHY1968P1218 - Common Stock
100.56 USD
+0.39 (+0.39%)
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DAC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making DAC a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. DAC is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. This makes DAC very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- DAC had positive earnings in the past year.
- DAC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years DAC has always been profitable.
- DAC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.12%, DAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- DAC has a Return On Equity of 12.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: DAC outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
- DAC has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: DAC outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DAC is significantly above the industry average of 7.59%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.12% | ||
| ROE | 12.59% | ||
| ROIC | 8.98% |
ROA(3y)14.61%
ROA(5y)15.7%
ROE(3y)18.56%
ROE(5y)24.19%
ROIC(3y)12.84%
ROIC(5y)10.69%
1.3 Margins
- DAC has a better Profit Margin (45.16%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- DAC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of DAC (48.62%) is better than 91.43% of its industry peers.
- DAC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 74.00%, DAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- DAC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 48.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 45.16% | ||
| GM | 74% |
OM growth 3Y0.35%
OM growth 5Y3.15%
PM growth 3Y-31.16%
PM growth 5Y11.15%
GM growth 3Y-0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DAC is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for DAC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for DAC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- DAC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.94 indicates that DAC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.94, DAC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- DAC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.18. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DAC would need 2.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.18, DAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- DAC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- DAC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18. This is in the better half of the industry: DAC outperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.94 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC7.45%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.62 indicates that DAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- DAC's Current ratio of 4.62 is amongst the best of the industry. DAC outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- DAC has a Quick Ratio of 4.51. This indicates that DAC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- DAC has a Quick ratio of 4.51. This is amongst the best in the industry. DAC outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- DAC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.89%.
- Measured over the past years, DAC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.25% on average per year.
- DAC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.90%.
- DAC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.89%
EPS 3Y15.86%
EPS 5Y24.25%
EPS Q2Q%3.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.9%
Revenue growth 3Y13.72%
Revenue growth 5Y17.79%
Sales Q2Q%9.01%
3.2 Future
- DAC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -9.85% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, DAC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.46%
EPS Next 2Y-2.05%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.96%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.34%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.86, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DAC.
- 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DAC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.33), we can say DAC is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.83, the valuation of DAC can be described as very cheap.
- 88.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, DAC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DAC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DAC is cheaper than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- DAC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DAC is cheaper than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DAC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as DAC's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y-2.05%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.64%, DAC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 53.09, DAC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- DAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of DAC decreases each year by -33.95%.
- DAC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- DAC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-33.95%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- DAC pays out 13.56% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- DAC's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP13.56%
EPS Next 2Y-2.05%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-17 2025-11-17/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners20.47%
Inst Owner Change-0.13%
Ins Owners1.41%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.84B
Revenue(TTM)1.03B
Net Income(TTM)467.13M
Analysts45
Price Target106.08 (5.49%)
Short Float %5.52%
Short Ratio6.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.64% |
Yearly Dividend3.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-33.95%
DP13.56%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.88%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.47%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.07%
Max EPS beat(4)3.36%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.93%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.68%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)8.63%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)5%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.69%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.56%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.86%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.83 | ||
| P/S | 1.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.5 | ||
| P/tB | 0.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.64 |
EPS(TTM)26.08
EY25.93%
EPS(NY)26.25
Fwd EY26.1%
FCF(TTM)18.81
FCFY18.71%
OCF(TTM)33.97
OCFY33.78%
SpS56.49
BVpS202.65
TBVpS202.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.16
Graham Number344.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.12% | ||
| ROE | 12.59% | ||
| ROCE | 11.36% | ||
| ROIC | 8.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.7% | ||
| OM | 48.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 45.16% | ||
| GM | 74% | ||
| FCFM | 33.3% |
ROA(3y)14.61%
ROA(5y)15.7%
ROE(3y)18.56%
ROE(5y)24.19%
ROIC(3y)12.84%
ROIC(5y)10.69%
ROICexc(3y)14.28%
ROICexc(5y)11.66%
ROICexgc(3y)14.28%
ROICexgc(5y)11.66%
ROCE(3y)16.25%
ROCE(5y)13.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.92%
OM growth 3Y0.35%
OM growth 5Y3.15%
PM growth 3Y-31.16%
PM growth 5Y11.15%
GM growth 3Y-0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 170.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 26.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.1 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 73.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.94 |
F-Score6
WACC7.45%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)266.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)220.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)37.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)32.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.89%
EPS 3Y15.86%
EPS 5Y24.25%
EPS Q2Q%3.85%
EPS Next Y-3.46%
EPS Next 2Y-2.05%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.9%
Revenue growth 3Y13.72%
Revenue growth 5Y17.79%
Sales Q2Q%9.01%
Revenue Next Year-1.96%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.34%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.41%
EBIT growth 3Y14.12%
EBIT growth 5Y21.5%
EBIT Next Year30.29%
EBIT Next 3Y5.33%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y0.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y8.04%
OCF growth 3Y13.25%
OCF growth 5Y23.11%
DANAOS CORP / DAC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DAC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to DAC.
What is the valuation status for DAC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to DANAOS CORP (DAC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DANAOS CORP?
DANAOS CORP (DAC) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for DAC stock?
The financial health rating of DANAOS CORP (DAC) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of DANAOS CORP (DAC) stock?
The dividend rating of DANAOS CORP (DAC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.56%.