DANAOS CORP (DAC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:DAC • MHY1968P1218

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This DAC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. DAC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DAC was profitable.
  • DAC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DAC has been profitable.
  • DAC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DAC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDAC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • DAC has a better Return On Assets (9.67%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of DAC (13.03%) is better than 82.86% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of DAC (8.36%) is better than 82.86% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DAC is above the industry average of 6.11%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.67%
ROE 13.03%
ROIC 8.36%
ROA(3y)12.35%
ROA(5y)16.5%
ROE(3y)15.63%
ROE(5y)23.83%
ROIC(3y)10.51%
ROIC(5y)11.09%
DAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

  • DAC's Profit Margin of 47.45% is amongst the best of the industry. DAC outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DAC has grown nicely.
  • DAC has a better Operating Margin (47.85%) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAC has grown nicely.
  • DAC has a Gross Margin of 73.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DAC outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DAC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 47.85%
PM (TTM) 47.45%
GM 73.92%
OM growth 3Y-8.29%
OM growth 5Y2.05%
PM growth 3Y-5.54%
PM growth 5Y7.35%
GM growth 3Y-2.78%
GM growth 5Y0.29%
DAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 100 150

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2. DAC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DAC is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DAC has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for DAC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for DAC is higher compared to a year ago.
DAC Yearly Shares OutstandingDAC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
DAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • DAC has an Altman-Z score of 2.60. This is not the best score and indicates that DAC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.60, DAC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DAC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.32. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DAC would need 3.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.32, DAC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that DAC is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of DAC (0.23) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 3.32
Altman-Z 2.6
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC6.91%
DAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.28 indicates that DAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • DAC has a Current ratio of 3.28. This is in the better half of the industry: DAC outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 3.23 indicates that DAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • DAC's Quick ratio of 3.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DAC outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.28
Quick Ratio 3.23
DAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. DAC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • DAC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.91%.
  • Measured over the past years, DAC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 29.39% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.80% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, DAC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.91%
EPS 3Y-8.79%
EPS 5Y29.39%
EPS Q2Q%3.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.8%
Revenue growth 3Y1.62%
Revenue growth 5Y17.7%
Sales Q2Q%3.13%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -20.66% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.43%
EPS Next 2Y-13.21%
EPS Next 3Y-20.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.36%
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.
DAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
DAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 10 20 30

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4. DAC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DAC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.50.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DAC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DAC is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DAC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.34), we can say DAC is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.66, the valuation of DAC can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DAC is valued cheaper than 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.18, DAC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.5
Fwd PE 4.66
DAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DAC is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DAC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DAC is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.19
EV/EBITDA 3.01
DAC Per share dataDAC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • DAC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • DAC's earnings are expected to decrease with -20.66% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y-13.21%
EPS Next 3Y-20.66%

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5. DAC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%, DAC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.75, 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 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.09%

5.2 History

  • 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)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
DAC Yearly Dividends per shareDAC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 12.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DAC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.85%
EPS Next 2Y-13.21%
EPS Next 3Y-20.66%
DAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B
DAC Dividend Payout.DAC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DAC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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DAC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DANAOS CORP

NYSE:DAC (4/14/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 118.41 0 (0%)

118.41

+2.08 (+1.79%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-09
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners19.39%
Inst Owner Change0.14%
Ins Owners1.39%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.16B
Revenue(TTM)1.04B
Net Income(TTM)494.61M
Analysts46.67
Price Target111.18 (-6.11%)
Short Float %4.52%
Short Ratio4.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.09%
Yearly Dividend3.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP12.85%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-23
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.88%
Max EPS beat(2)9.43%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.07%
Max EPS beat(4)9.43%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.36%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.53%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)7.36%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.2%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)5%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.66%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.81%
PT rev (1m)11.22%
PT rev (3m)4.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.5
Fwd PE 4.66
P/S 2.07
P/FCF 6.19
P/OCF 3.34
P/B 0.57
P/tB 0.57
EV/EBITDA 3.01
EPS(TTM)26.29
EY22.2%
EPS(NY)25.39
Fwd EY21.44%
FCF(TTM)19.12
FCFY16.15%
OCF(TTM)35.43
OCFY29.92%
SpS57.28
BVpS208.55
TBVpS208.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
Graham Number351.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.67%
ROE 13.03%
ROCE 10.58%
ROIC 8.36%
ROICexc 11.08%
ROICexgc 11.08%
OM 47.85%
PM (TTM) 47.45%
GM 73.92%
FCFM 33.39%
ROA(3y)12.35%
ROA(5y)16.5%
ROE(3y)15.63%
ROE(5y)23.83%
ROIC(3y)10.51%
ROIC(5y)11.09%
ROICexc(3y)12.39%
ROICexc(5y)12.57%
ROICexgc(3y)12.39%
ROICexgc(5y)12.57%
ROCE(3y)13.31%
ROCE(5y)14.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.12%
OM growth 3Y-8.29%
OM growth 5Y2.05%
PM growth 3Y-5.54%
PM growth 5Y7.35%
GM growth 3Y-2.78%
GM growth 5Y0.29%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 3.32
Debt/EBITDA 1.32
Cap/Depr 181.61%
Cap/Sales 28.46%
Interest Coverage 14.87
Cash Conversion 97.38%
Profit Quality 70.37%
Current Ratio 3.28
Quick Ratio 3.23
Altman-Z 2.6
F-Score4
WACC6.91%
ROIC/WACC1.21
Cap/Depr(3y)277.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)257.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)40.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)38.53%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.91%
EPS 3Y-8.79%
EPS 5Y29.39%
EPS Q2Q%3.03%
EPS Next Y-3.43%
EPS Next 2Y-13.21%
EPS Next 3Y-20.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.8%
Revenue growth 3Y1.62%
Revenue growth 5Y17.7%
Sales Q2Q%3.13%
Revenue Next Year2.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.34%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.81%
EBIT growth 5Y20.11%
EBIT Next Year38.93%
EBIT Next 3Y-1.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1025.87%
FCF growth 3Y-22.08%
FCF growth 5Y5.55%
OCF growth 1Y3.7%
OCF growth 3Y-11.64%
OCF growth 5Y19.4%

DANAOS CORP / DAC Fundamental Analysis 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 7 / 10 to DANAOS CORP (DAC). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is DANAOS CORP (DAC) stock?

DANAOS CORP (DAC) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


How financially healthy is DANAOS CORP?

The financial health rating of DANAOS CORP (DAC) is 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for DANAOS CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DANAOS CORP (DAC) is expected to decline by -3.43% in the next year.