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AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:DP4A - DK0010244425 - Common Stock

1940 EUR
+2 (+0.1%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, DP4A scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DP4A was compared to 17 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. DP4A is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. DP4A has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DP4A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DP4A had a positive cash flow from operations.
DP4A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
DP4A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DP4A.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDP4A.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of DP4A (5.50%) is worse than 64.71% of its industry peers.
DP4A has a worse Return On Equity (8.65%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.53%, DP4A is not doing good in the industry: 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DP4A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.03%. This is above the industry average of 8.82%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.03%) for DP4A is well above the current ROIC(4.53%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.5%
ROE 8.65%
ROIC 4.53%
ROA(3y)14.25%
ROA(5y)14.53%
ROE(3y)21.15%
ROE(5y)22.66%
ROIC(3y)12.03%
ROIC(5y)12.93%
DP4A.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDP4A.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

DP4A has a worse Profit Margin (8.83%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DP4A has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.67%, DP4A is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DP4A's Gross Margin of 24.95% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DP4A is outperformed by 76.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DP4A has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.67%
PM (TTM) 8.83%
GM 24.95%
OM growth 3Y-30.14%
OM growth 5Y23.97%
PM growth 3Y-27.62%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-15.74%
GM growth 5Y5.88%
DP4A.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDP4A.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DP4A is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for DP4A has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DP4A has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, DP4A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DP4A.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingDP4A.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
DP4A.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDP4A.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.55 indicates that DP4A is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.55, DP4A is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DP4A is 3.05, which is a good value as it means it would take DP4A, 3.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.05, DP4A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that DP4A is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.26, DP4A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 3.05
Altman-Z 2.55
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC7.52%
DP4A.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDP4A.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.16 indicates that DP4A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.16, DP4A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4A has a Quick Ratio of 2.05. This indicates that DP4A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.05, DP4A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.16
Quick Ratio 2.05
DP4A.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDP4A.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 37.28% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 70.06% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
DP4A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.98%.
Measured over the past years, DP4A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.28%
EPS 3Y-25.55%
EPS 5Y70.06%
EPS Q2Q%-64.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.52%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%-9.87%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -21.08% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-49.67%
EPS Next 2Y-41.89%
EPS Next 3Y-53.55%
EPS Next 5Y-21.08%
Revenue Next Year-2.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.79%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.58%

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.
DP4A.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDP4A.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B
DP4A.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDP4A.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 500 1K 1.5K

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.31, the valuation of DP4A can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DP4A is on the same level as its industry peers.
DP4A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
DP4A is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.31
Fwd PE N/A
DP4A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDP4A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DP4A is valued a bit cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
76.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DP4A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.91
EV/EBITDA 4.37
DP4A.DE Per share dataDP4A.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1K 2K 3K

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DP4A's earnings are expected to decrease with -53.55% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.1
EPS Next 2Y-41.89%
EPS Next 3Y-53.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DP4A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.74%, which is a nice return.
DP4A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 9.00.
DP4A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.74%

5.2 History

The dividend of DP4A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 29.66%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.66%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
DP4A.DE Yearly Dividends per shareDP4A.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 500 1K 1.5K 2K

5.3 Sustainability

52.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DP4A. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP4A's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP52.19%
EPS Next 2Y-41.89%
EPS Next 3Y-53.55%
DP4A.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDP4A.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B
DP4A.DE Dividend Payout.DP4A.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DP4A.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A

FRA:DP4A (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1940

+2 (+0.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners23.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.71B
Revenue(TTM)55.25B
Net Income(TTM)4.88B
Analysts42.94
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.74%
Yearly Dividend71.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.66%
DP52.19%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.04%
Min EPS beat(2)4.53%
Max EPS beat(2)33.56%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)21.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.26%
Max EPS beat(4)49.58%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)47.49%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)42.65%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)33.32%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.23%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.23%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.04%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.34%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.28%
PT rev (1m)1.06%
PT rev (3m)-0.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)18.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)161.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)26.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.31
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.66
P/FCF 5.91
P/OCF 3.11
P/B 0.64
P/tB 0.79
EV/EBITDA 4.37
EPS(TTM)265.55
EY13.69%
EPS(NY)-4.35
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)328.42
FCFY16.93%
OCF(TTM)624.8
OCFY32.21%
SpS2961.12
BVpS3024.2
TBVpS2465.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.1
Graham Number4250.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.5%
ROE 8.65%
ROCE 6.43%
ROIC 4.53%
ROICexc 4.99%
ROICexgc 5.91%
OM 8.67%
PM (TTM) 8.83%
GM 24.95%
FCFM 11.09%
ROA(3y)14.25%
ROA(5y)14.53%
ROE(3y)21.15%
ROE(5y)22.66%
ROIC(3y)12.03%
ROIC(5y)12.93%
ROICexc(3y)13.82%
ROICexc(5y)15.28%
ROICexgc(3y)16.35%
ROICexgc(5y)17.76%
ROCE(3y)17.09%
ROCE(5y)18.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-38.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-39.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.03%
OM growth 3Y-30.14%
OM growth 5Y23.97%
PM growth 3Y-27.62%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-15.74%
GM growth 5Y5.88%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 3.05
Debt/EBITDA 1.33
Cap/Depr 89.51%
Cap/Sales 10.01%
Interest Coverage 4.53
Cash Conversion 106.29%
Profit Quality 125.57%
Current Ratio 2.16
Quick Ratio 2.05
Altman-Z 2.55
F-Score7
WACC7.52%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)65.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.59%
Profit Quality(3y)125.82%
Profit Quality(5y)142.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.28%
EPS 3Y-25.55%
EPS 5Y70.06%
EPS Q2Q%-64.25%
EPS Next Y-49.67%
EPS Next 2Y-41.89%
EPS Next 3Y-53.55%
EPS Next 5Y-21.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.52%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%-9.87%
Revenue Next Year-2.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.79%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.58%
EBIT growth 1Y48.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.6%
EBIT growth 5Y33.1%
EBIT Next Year63.29%
EBIT Next 3Y6.49%
EBIT Next 5Y11.34%
FCF growth 1Y-57.45%
FCF growth 3Y-27.63%
FCF growth 5Y15.46%
OCF growth 1Y-34.11%
OCF growth 3Y-19.65%
OCF growth 5Y15.51%

AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A / DP4A.DE FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DP4A.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) stock?

AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) is 7.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.64.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DP4A stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) is expected to decline by -49.67% in the next year.