AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:DP4A • DK0010244425
2070 EUR
-24 (-1.15%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 07:00 PM
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 has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. DP4A is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- DP4A has a worse Return On Assets (5.50%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
- DP4A's Return On Equity of 8.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DP4A is outperformed by 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DP4A is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DP4A has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, DP4A has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for DP4A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.60 indicates that DP4A is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.60, DP4A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. DP4A outperforms 82.35% 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.
- 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 | 2.6 |
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.
- 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.
- DP4A has a better Quick ratio (2.05) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- DP4A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.37% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, DP4A will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -21.08% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.39% on average over the next years.
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
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.80, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DP4A.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DP4A is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.25. DP4A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 768.59, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DP4A.
- 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 76.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DP4A to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.50), we can say DP4A is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 768.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DP4A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 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 | 6.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.59 |
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.
- DP4A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.18.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DP4A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.16% |
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
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-90.94%
EPS Next 3Y-59.19%
FRA:DP4A (2/3/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
2070
-24 (-1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners22.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap32.77B
Revenue(TTM)55.25B
Net Income(TTM)4.88B
Analysts43.13
Price Target1634.43 (-21.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.16% |
Yearly Dividend70.58
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)-0.14%
PT rev (3m)1.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)294.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 768.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.32 | ||
| P/B | 0.69 | ||
| P/tB | 0.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.59 |
EPS(TTM)265.23
EY12.81%
EPS(NY)2.69
Fwd EY0.13%
FCF(TTM)328.03
FCFY15.85%
OCF(TTM)624.06
OCFY30.15%
SpS2957.61
BVpS3020.61
TBVpS2462.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.11
Graham Number4245.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.6 |
F-Score7
WACC7.3%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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-47.17%
EPS Next 2Y-90.94%
EPS Next 3Y-59.19%
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 5Y0.39%
EBIT growth 1Y48.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.6%
EBIT growth 5Y33.1%
EBIT Next Year64.9%
EBIT Next 3Y6.22%
EBIT Next 5Y10.29%
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 -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%.