DANAOS CORP (DAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DAC - MHY1968P1218 - Common Stock
94.71 USD
+0.04 (+0.04%)
Taking everything into account, DAC scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DAC was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. DAC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. DAC is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. With these ratings, DAC could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DAC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DAC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DAC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years DAC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.12%, DAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
DAC's Return On Equity of 12.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DAC outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DAC (8.98%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DAC is significantly above the industry average of 7.02%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 45.16%, DAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
DAC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 48.62%, DAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
DAC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 74.00%, DAC belongs to the best 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.
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
DAC has an Altman-Z score of 2.87. 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 2.87, DAC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DAC is 2.18, which is a good value as it means it would take DAC, 2.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.18, DAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that DAC is not too dependend on debt financing.
DAC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.18) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
DAC has a Current Ratio of 4.62. This indicates that DAC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.62, DAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Quick ratio of 4.51 is amongst the best of 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%.
DAC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.25% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DAC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.90% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DAC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.79% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.34% on average over the next years.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 3.63, the valuation of DAC can be described as very cheap.
DAC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DAC is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DAC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say DAC is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.61, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DAC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DAC indicates a rather cheap valuation: DAC is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DAC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.03.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DAC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DAC is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DAC is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of DAC 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)0.15
EPS Next 2Y-2.05%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.84%.
DAC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.65.
DAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
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.
The Dividend Rate of DAC has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP13.56%
EPS Next 2Y-2.05%
EPS Next 3Y-9.85%
NYSE:DAC (12/26/2025, 4:00:02 PM)
94.71
+0.04 (+0.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.39%
Inst Owner Change2.01%
Ins Owners1.41%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.73B
Revenue(TTM)1.03B
Net Income(TTM)467.13M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %5.34%
Short Ratio5.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
Yearly Dividend3.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-33.95%
DP13.56%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)2.46%
PT rev (3m)2.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.61 | ||
| P/S | 1.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.79 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | 0.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.49 |
EPS(TTM)26.08
EY27.54%
EPS(NY)26.25
Fwd EY27.71%
FCF(TTM)18.81
FCFY19.86%
OCF(TTM)33.97
OCFY35.86%
SpS56.49
BVpS202.65
TBVpS202.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
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 | 2.87 |
F-Score6
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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.
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 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is DANAOS CORP?
The financial health rating of DANAOS CORP (DAC) is 8 / 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 13.56%.