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

Europe - FRA:DP4A - DK0010244425 - Common Stock

1728 EUR
-111 (-6.04%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

DP4A gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. DP4A has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. DP4A has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. DP4A also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, DP4A could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DP4A was profitable.
DP4A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
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

DP4A has a Return On Assets (7.83%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DP4A has a Return On Equity of 12.29%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DP4A underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.66%, DP4A is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.03%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.66%) for DP4A is well below the 3 year average (12.03%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that DP4A had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.83%
ROE 12.29%
ROIC 6.66%
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 (12.11%) than 66.67% 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 12.16%, DP4A is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 24.26%, DP4A is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4A's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.16%
PM (TTM) 12.11%
GM 24.26%
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
The debt/assets ratio for DP4A is higher compared to a year ago.
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

DP4A has an Altman-Z score of 2.62. This is not the best score and indicates that DP4A is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DP4A's Altman-Z score of 2.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DP4A outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DP4A is 2.20, which is a good value as it means it would take DP4A, 2.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DP4A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.20. This is amongst the best in the industry. DP4A outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that DP4A is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.24, DP4A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 2.2
Altman-Z 2.62
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC7.81%
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 2.06 indicates that DP4A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DP4A's Current ratio of 2.06 is amongst the best of the industry. DP4A outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
DP4A has a Quick Ratio of 1.96. This is a normal value and indicates that DP4A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DP4A (1.96) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.06
Quick Ratio 1.96
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

DP4A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 562.12%, which is quite impressive.
DP4A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 70.06% yearly.
DP4A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.94%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)562.12%
EPS 3Y-25.55%
EPS 5Y70.06%
EPS Q2Q%-25.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.52%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%2.81%

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 -21.21% yearly.
DP4A is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y-60.19%
EPS Next 2Y-63.54%
EPS Next 3Y-44.79%
EPS Next 5Y-21.21%
Revenue Next Year-3.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.76%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.15%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.97%

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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.67 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DP4A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DP4A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DP4A is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. DP4A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
DP4A is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.69.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DP4A indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: DP4A is more expensive than 72.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.86. DP4A is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.67
Fwd PE 39.69
DP4A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDP4A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DP4A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DP4A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DP4A is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.02
EV/EBITDA 3.39
DP4A.DE Per share dataDP4A.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1K 2K 3K

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DP4A's earnings are expected to decrease with -44.79% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.07
EPS Next 2Y-63.54%
EPS Next 3Y-44.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DP4A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.43%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 35.48, DP4A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, DP4A pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.43%

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
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

DP4A pays out 37.01% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP37.01%
EPS Next 2Y-63.54%
EPS Next 3Y-44.79%
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 (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1728

-111 (-6.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Inst Owners21.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.35B
Analysts44.85
Price Target1640.75 (-5.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.43%
Yearly Dividend71.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.66%
DP37.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)16.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.26%
Max EPS beat(2)33.56%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)21.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.26%
Max EPS beat(4)49.58%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)47.52%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)42.9%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)33.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.23%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.47%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.93%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.23%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.09%
PT rev (1m)7.21%
PT rev (3m)6.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)23.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)55.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)41.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)41.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.67
Fwd PE 39.69
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 4.02
P/OCF 2.43
P/B 0.58
P/tB 0.71
EV/EBITDA 3.39
EPS(TTM)369.77
EY21.4%
EPS(NY)43.54
Fwd EY2.52%
FCF(TTM)430.03
FCFY24.89%
OCF(TTM)711.57
OCFY41.18%
SpS3036.53
BVpS2992.48
TBVpS2430.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.83%
ROE 12.29%
ROCE 9.46%
ROIC 6.66%
ROICexc 7.36%
ROICexgc 8.76%
OM 12.16%
PM (TTM) 12.11%
GM 24.26%
FCFM 14.16%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-38.41%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 2.2
Debt/EBITDA 1.04
Cap/Depr 85.25%
Cap/Sales 9.27%
Interest Coverage 6.71
Cash Conversion 101.71%
Profit Quality 116.9%
Current Ratio 2.06
Quick Ratio 1.96
Altman-Z 2.62
F-Score8
WACC7.81%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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)562.12%
EPS 3Y-25.55%
EPS 5Y70.06%
EPS Q2Q%-25.49%
EPS Next Y-60.19%
EPS Next 2Y-63.54%
EPS Next 3Y-44.79%
EPS Next 5Y-21.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.52%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%2.81%
Revenue Next Year-3.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.76%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.15%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.97%
EBIT growth 1Y2299.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.6%
EBIT growth 5Y33.1%
EBIT Next Year30.46%
EBIT Next 3Y5.65%
EBIT Next 5Y10.56%
FCF growth 1Y-64.03%
FCF growth 3Y-27.63%
FCF growth 5Y15.46%
OCF growth 1Y-48.28%
OCF growth 3Y-19.65%
OCF growth 5Y15.51%