AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:DP4A • DK0010244425
2080 EUR
+4 (+0.19%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
DP4A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years DP4A has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years DP4A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- DP4A has a worse Return On Assets (5.50%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 8.65%, DP4A is not doing good in the industry: 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- DP4A has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.53%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DP4A is above the industry average of 8.74%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- DP4A's Profit Margin of 8.83% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DP4A is outperformed by 70.59% of its industry peers.
- DP4A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of DP4A (8.67%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DP4A has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 24.95%, DP4A is not doing good in the industry: 76.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- DP4A's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- DP4A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for DP4A has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- DP4A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DP4A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.61 indicates that DP4A is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of DP4A (2.61) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- DP4A has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.05. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DP4A would need 3.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DP4A (3.05) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that DP4A is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.26, DP4A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC7.3%
2.3 Liquidity
- DP4A has a Current Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that DP4A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of DP4A (2.16) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.05 indicates that DP4A has no problem at all paying 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.05 |
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
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.98% in the past year.
- 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
- DP4A is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -21.08% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, DP4A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-47.17%
EPS Next 2Y-90.94%
EPS Next 3Y-59.19%
EPS Next 5Y-21.08%
Revenue Next Year-2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.73%
Revenue Next 5Y0.39%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.92 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DP4A.
- DP4A's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DP4A to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say DP4A is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 780.03 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DP4A.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DP4A is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.47% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DP4A to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say DP4A is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 780.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DP4A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DP4A is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies listed 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DP4A's earnings are expected to decrease with -59.19% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.11
EPS Next 2Y-90.94%
EPS Next 3Y-59.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.16%, DP4A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.18, DP4A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- DP4A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.16% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of DP4A grows each year by 29.66%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.66%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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.
- The Dividend Rate of DP4A has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP52.19%
EPS Next 2Y-90.94%
EPS Next 3Y-59.19%
AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A / DP4A.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DP4A.DE.
What is the valuation status for DP4A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of DP4A stock?
AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) is expected to decline by -47.17% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 52.19%.