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

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

1956 EUR
+16 (+0.82%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 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 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. DP4A also has an excellent dividend rating.


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.
In the past 5 years DP4A has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DP4A had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

DP4A has a Return On Assets of 5.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DP4A underperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.65%, DP4A is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.53%, DP4A is doing worse than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DP4A is above the industry average of 8.73%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.53%) 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of DP4A (8.83%) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
DP4A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.67%, DP4A is doing worse than 66.67% 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 83.33% of its industry peers.
DP4A's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DP4A is 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 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 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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.55, DP4A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% 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.
DP4A's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DP4A outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
DP4A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DP4A has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.26) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 3.05
Altman-Z 2.55
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC7.44%
DP4A.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDP4A.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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 a decent Current ratio value of 2.16, DP4A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.05 indicates that DP4A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DP4A has a Quick ratio of 2.05. This is in the better half of the industry: DP4A outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
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 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.
Measured over the past years, DP4A shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 70.06% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DP4A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.98% in the last 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -21.08% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
DP4A is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y-48.47%
EPS Next 2Y-82.08%
EPS Next 3Y-51.54%
EPS Next 5Y-21.08%
Revenue Next Year-2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.73%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.58%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
DP4A.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDP4A.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B
DP4A.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDP4A.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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 7.34, 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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DP4A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say DP4A is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 185.04, the valuation of DP4A can be described as expensive.
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 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, DP4A is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.34
Fwd PE 185.04
DP4A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDP4A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DP4A is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
72.22% 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 5.94
EV/EBITDA 4.39
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 -51.54% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.1
EPS Next 2Y-82.08%
EPS Next 3Y-51.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DP4A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.68%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.64, DP4A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, DP4A pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.68%

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 52.19% of its income as dividend. 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-82.08%
EPS Next 3Y-51.54%
DP4A.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDP4A.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1956

+16 (+0.82%)

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 Cap30.96B
Revenue(TTM)55.25B
Net Income(TTM)4.88B
Analysts42.94
Price Target1636.65 (-16.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.68%
Yearly Dividend71.37
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)0.21%
PT rev (3m)-0.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)18.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)161.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.34
Fwd PE 185.04
P/S 0.66
P/FCF 5.94
P/OCF 3.12
P/B 0.64
P/tB 0.79
EV/EBITDA 4.39
EPS(TTM)266.38
EY13.62%
EPS(NY)10.57
Fwd EY0.54%
FCF(TTM)329.46
FCFY16.84%
OCF(TTM)626.77
OCFY32.04%
SpS2970.44
BVpS3033.72
TBVpS2473.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.1
Graham Number4264.13
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
WACC7.44%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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-48.47%
EPS Next 2Y-82.08%
EPS Next 3Y-51.54%
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-2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.73%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.58%
EBIT growth 1Y48.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.6%
EBIT growth 5Y33.1%
EBIT Next Year64.9%
EBIT Next 3Y6.22%
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.


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 -48.47% 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 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 52.19%.