DANAOS CORP (DAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:DAC • MHY1968P1218
117.95 USD
+1.39 (+1.19%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
117.95 USD
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DAC. 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. These ratings would make DAC suitable 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.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.67%, DAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- DAC's Return On Equity of 13.03% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DAC outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.36%, DAC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DAC is above the industry average of 7.36%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- DAC has a Profit Margin of 47.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DAC outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- DAC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 47.85%, DAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAC has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of DAC (73.92%) 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 | 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%
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.
- 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 2.61 indicates that DAC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of DAC (2.61) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DAC is 3.32, which is a good value as it means it would take DAC, 3.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.32, DAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- DAC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, DAC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC7.59%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.28 indicates that DAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 3.28, DAC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.28 indicates that DAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- DAC has a better Quick ratio (3.28) than 74.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.28 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for DAC have decreased by -3.91% 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 29.39% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.80% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 17.70% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- DAC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -17.98% yearly.
- DAC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -5.89% yearly.
EPS Next Y-3.3%
EPS Next 2Y-17.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.79%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.89%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 4.49, the valuation of DAC can be described as very cheap.
- 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.10. DAC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.64, 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.
- DAC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DAC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DAC is cheaper than 77.14% of the companies listed 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 | 6.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.4 |
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 -17.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y-17.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.34%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.35, 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 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.34% |
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 Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- DAC pays out 12.85% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.85%
EPS Next 2Y-17.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11/bmo
Inst Owners20.47%
Inst Owner Change14.19%
Ins Owners1.41%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.16B
Revenue(TTM)1.04B
Net Income(TTM)494.61M
Analysts45
Price Target99.96 (-15.25%)
Short Float %4.97%
Short Ratio5.59
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.34% |
Yearly Dividend3.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP12.85%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-23 2026-02-23 (0.9)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.64 | ||
| P/S | 2.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.35 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | 0.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.4 |
EPS(TTM)26.29
EY22.29%
EPS(NY)25.42
Fwd EY21.55%
FCF(TTM)19.01
FCFY16.12%
OCF(TTM)35.21
OCFY29.85%
SpS56.93
BVpS207.3
TBVpS207.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
Graham Number350.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.67% | ||
| ROE | 13.03% | ||
| ROCE | 10.58% | ||
| ROIC | 8.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.72% | ||
| 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)12.27%
ROICexc(5y)12.49%
ROICexgc(3y)12.27%
ROICexgc(5y)12.49%
ROCE(3y)13.31%
ROCE(5y)14.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.84%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.38%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 181.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 28.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.61 |
F-Score4
WACC7.59%
ROIC/WACC1.1
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-3.3%
EPS Next 2Y-17.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.8%
Revenue growth 3Y1.62%
Revenue growth 5Y17.7%
Sales Q2Q%3.13%
Revenue Next Year-1.79%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.89%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.34%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.81%
EBIT growth 5Y20.11%
EBIT Next Year38.06%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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 FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DAC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 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 7 / 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 12.85%.