DANAOS CORP (DAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DAC - MHY1968P1218 - Common Stock
98.73 USD
-0.1 (-0.1%)
Overall DAC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated DAC 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 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.
Each year in the past 5 years DAC has been profitable.
In the past 5 years DAC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of DAC (10.12%) is better than 88.57% of its industry peers.
DAC has a better Return On Equity (12.59%) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DAC (8.98%) is better than 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's Profit Margin of 45.16% is amongst the best of the industry. DAC outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DAC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 48.62%, DAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAC has grown nicely.
DAC has a Gross Margin of 74.00%. 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 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
Compared to 5 years ago, DAC has less shares outstanding
DAC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.92 indicates that DAC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DAC has a Altman-Z score of 2.92. This is in the better half of the industry: DAC outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
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.
DAC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.18) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that DAC is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.18, DAC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC7.4%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.62 indicates that DAC has no problem at all paying 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.
A Quick Ratio of 4.51 indicates that DAC has no problem at all paying 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%.
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 2.90% 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)-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
Based on estimates for the next years, DAC will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -9.85% on average per year.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.79 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DAC.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, DAC is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.76, the valuation of DAC can be described as very cheap.
DAC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DAC is cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. DAC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
82.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DAC indicates a rather cheap valuation: DAC is cheaper than 82.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.6 |
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)0.16
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, DAC pays a better dividend.
| 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.
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 (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)
98.73
-0.1 (-0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.47%
Inst Owner Change-0.13%
Ins Owners1.41%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.81B
Revenue(TTM)1.03B
Net Income(TTM)467.13M
Analysts45
Price Target106.08 (7.44%)
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 | 3.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.76 | ||
| P/S | 1.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.91 | ||
| P/B | 0.49 | ||
| P/tB | 0.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.6 |
EPS(TTM)26.08
EY26.42%
EPS(NY)26.25
Fwd EY26.59%
FCF(TTM)18.81
FCFY19.05%
OCF(TTM)33.97
OCFY34.4%
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 | 2.92 |
F-Score6
WACC7.4%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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%.