DANAOS CORP (DAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DAC - MHY1968P1218 - Common Stock
94.61 USD
-0.4 (-0.42%)
Overall DAC gets a fundamental rating of 6 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. These ratings would make DAC suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DAC was profitable.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.16%, DAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
DAC has a Return On Equity of 12.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: DAC outperforms 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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DAC is significantly below the industry average of 18.63%.
| 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
DAC's Profit Margin of 44.62% is amongst the best of the industry. DAC outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DAC has grown nicely.
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.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 73.82%, 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 Gross Margin of DAC has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
DAC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
DAC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DAC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DAC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
DAC has an Altman-Z score of 2.84. 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.
DAC has a better Altman-Z score (2.84) 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (4.09) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
DAC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DAC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.20) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC8.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.36 indicates that DAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DAC (5.36) is better than 88.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.21 indicates that DAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DAC (5.21) is better than 88.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DAC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.34%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.25% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.20% in the past 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)-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
Based on estimates for the next years, DAC will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -10.88% on average per year.
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-2.67%
EPS Next 2Y-1.63%
EPS Next 3Y-10.88%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.66, the valuation of DAC can be described as very cheap.
DAC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DAC is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. DAC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.57 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DAC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DAC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DAC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.57 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DAC is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.62 |
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 -10.88% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y-1.63%
EPS Next 3Y-10.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DAC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.24.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, DAC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.59% |
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
13.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DAC. This is a low number and 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.
DP13.76%
EPS Next 2Y-1.63%
EPS Next 3Y-10.88%
NYSE:DAC (11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
94.61
-0.4 (-0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.13%
Inst Owner Change-0.61%
Ins Owners1.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.73B
Revenue(TTM)1.03B
Net Income(TTM)459.47M
Analysts80
Price Target103.53 (9.43%)
Short Float %5.89%
Short Ratio7.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.59% |
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)-0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.56%
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 | 3.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.84 | ||
| P/B | 0.48 | ||
| P/tB | 0.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.62 |
EPS(TTM)25.83
EY27.3%
EPS(NY)26.48
Fwd EY27.98%
FCF(TTM)10.18
FCFY10.76%
OCF(TTM)33.36
OCFY35.26%
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 | 2.84 |
F-Score5
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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-2.67%
EPS Next 2Y-1.63%
EPS Next 3Y-10.88%
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 8 / 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%.