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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 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DP4A was profitable.
In the past year DP4A had a positive cash flow from operations.
DP4A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 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.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.83%, DP4A is doing worse than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DP4A's Operating Margin of 8.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DP4A outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
DP4A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DP4A has a worse Gross Margin (24.95%) than 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

DP4A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DP4A has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DP4A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.55, DP4A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same 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.
DP4A has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.05) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that DP4A is not too dependend on debt financing.
DP4A has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.26) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
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.
DP4A has a Current ratio of 2.16. This is amongst the best in the industry. DP4A outperforms 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.
The Quick ratio of DP4A (2.05) is better than 76.47% 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 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.
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.
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 decrease by -0.58% on average over the next years.
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

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

DP4A is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.31.
DP4A's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
DP4A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
DP4A is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 184.10.
70.59% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than DP4A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. DP4A is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.31
Fwd PE 184.1
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 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DP4A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DP4A is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 1K 2K 3K

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as DP4A's earnings are expected to decrease with -51.54% in the coming years.
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

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.68%, DP4A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DP4A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.70.
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

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

DP4A pays out 52.19% of its income as dividend. 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-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 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 Target1636.65 (-15.64%)
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 7.31
Fwd PE 184.1
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)10.54
Fwd EY0.54%
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-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.


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 -48.47% in the next year.