DANAOS CORP (DAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DAC - MHY1968P1218 - Common Stock
91.97 USD
-0.47 (-0.51%)
Taking everything into account, DAC scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DAC was compared to 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings could make DAC a good candidate 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
DAC has a better Return On Assets (10.16%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
DAC has a better Return On Equity (12.79%) than 74.29% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.13%, DAC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DAC is significantly below the industry average of 18.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.16% | ||
| ROE | 12.79% | ||
| ROIC | 9.13% |
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
The Profit Margin of DAC (44.62%) is better than 91.43% of its industry peers.
DAC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DAC's Operating Margin of 49.04% is amongst the best of the industry. DAC outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAC has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of DAC (73.82%) is better than 88.57% of its industry peers.
DAC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 49.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 44.62% | ||
| GM | 73.82% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAC has less shares outstanding
DAC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DAC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.81 indicates that DAC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DAC has a better Altman-Z score (2.81) than 82.86% of its industry peers.
DAC has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.09. This is a neutral value as DAC would need 4.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DAC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.09. This is in the better half of the industry: DAC outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that DAC is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.20, DAC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.24%
2.3 Liquidity
DAC has a Current Ratio of 5.36. This indicates that DAC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DAC has a Current ratio of 5.36. This is amongst the best in the industry. DAC outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
DAC has a Quick Ratio of 5.21. This indicates that DAC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DAC's Quick ratio of 5.21 is amongst the best of the industry. DAC outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for DAC have decreased by -8.34% in the last year.
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.
Looking at the last year, DAC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.20% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 17.79% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.34%
EPS 3Y15.86%
EPS 5Y24.25%
EPS Q2Q%-6.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y13.72%
Revenue growth 5Y17.79%
Sales Q2Q%6.43%
3.2 Future
DAC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -10.84% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DAC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.31%
EPS Next 2Y-1.6%
EPS Next 3Y-10.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.31%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.56, the valuation of DAC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DAC is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DAC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say DAC is valued rather cheaply.
DAC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.47.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DAC is valued cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
DAC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DAC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DAC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DAC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
DAC's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.84% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y-1.6%
EPS Next 3Y-10.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.78%.
DAC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.05.
DAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
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 13.76% 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.
DP13.76%
EPS Next 2Y-1.6%
EPS Next 3Y-10.84%
NYSE:DAC (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
91.97
-0.47 (-0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.13%
Inst Owner Change-1.1%
Ins Owners1.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.68B
Revenue(TTM)1.03B
Net Income(TTM)459.47M
Analysts80
Price Target103.53 (12.57%)
Short Float %5.89%
Short Ratio7.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
Yearly Dividend3.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-33.95%
DP13.76%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.07%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.47%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.07%
Max EPS beat(4)3.36%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.49%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.62%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)11.36%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)5%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.57%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.21%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.92%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.47 | ||
| P/S | 1.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.76 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | 0.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.54 |
EPS(TTM)25.83
EY28.09%
EPS(NY)26.49
Fwd EY28.81%
FCF(TTM)10.18
FCFY11.06%
OCF(TTM)33.36
OCFY36.27%
SpS56.24
BVpS196.21
TBVpS196.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
Graham Number337.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.16% | ||
| ROE | 12.79% | ||
| ROCE | 11.56% | ||
| ROIC | 9.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.74% | ||
| OM | 49.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 44.62% | ||
| GM | 73.82% | ||
| FCFM | 18.09% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 265.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 41.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 40.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
F-Score5
WACC8.24%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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)-8.34%
EPS 3Y15.86%
EPS 5Y24.25%
EPS Q2Q%-6.19%
EPS Next Y-2.31%
EPS Next 2Y-1.6%
EPS Next 3Y-10.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y13.72%
Revenue growth 5Y17.79%
Sales Q2Q%6.43%
Revenue Next Year-1.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.49%
EBIT growth 3Y14.12%
EBIT growth 5Y21.5%
EBIT Next Year31.64%
EBIT Next 3Y3.92%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-58.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y2.69%
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 6 / 10 to DAC.
Can you provide the valuation status for DANAOS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to DANAOS CORP (DAC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of DAC stock?
DANAOS CORP (DAC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is DANAOS CORP?
The financial health rating of DANAOS CORP (DAC) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DAC stock?
The dividend rating of DANAOS CORP (DAC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.76%.