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

FRA:DP4A - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DK0010244425 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

1664  +7 (+0.42%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DP4A. DP4A was compared to 21 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. 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.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.16%, DP4A is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4A has a Return On Equity of 12.80%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DP4A underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
DP4A's Return On Invested Capital of 6.79% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DP4A outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
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 10.35%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.03%) for DP4A is well above the current ROIC(6.79%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.16%
ROE 12.8%
ROIC 6.79%
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 Profit Margin of 12.57%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DP4A underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
DP4A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DP4A's Operating Margin of 12.27% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DP4A is outperformed by 61.90% of its industry peers.
DP4A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DP4A's Gross Margin of 24.42% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DP4A is outperformed by 76.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DP4A has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.27%
PM (TTM) 12.57%
GM 24.42%
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
DP4A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 2.60. 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 has a better Altman-Z score (2.60) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DP4A is 2.07, which is a good value as it means it would take DP4A, 2.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DP4A's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.07 is amongst the best of the industry. DP4A outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that DP4A is not too dependend on debt financing.
DP4A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. DP4A outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 2.07
Altman-Z 2.6
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC7.12%
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

DP4A has a Current Ratio of 2.14. This indicates that DP4A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DP4A has a better Current ratio (2.14) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.05 indicates that DP4A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.05, DP4A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.14
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

DP4A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 350.00%, which is quite impressive.
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 grown by 14.70% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)350%
EPS 3Y-25.55%
EPS 5Y70.06%
EPS Q2Q%572.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.52%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%7.82%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -14.67% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, DP4A will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-71.77%
EPS Next 2Y-54.7%
EPS Next 3Y-33.48%
EPS Next 5Y-14.67%
Revenue Next Year-8.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.24%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.96%

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 4.32.
DP4A's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. DP4A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.48, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of 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 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DP4A is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.32
Fwd PE 24.48
DP4A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDP4A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DP4A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DP4A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.73
EV/EBITDA 2.83
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 -33.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
EPS Next 2Y-54.7%
EPS Next 3Y-33.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.95%, DP4A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 33.53, 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 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.95%

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

35.34% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DP4A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.34%
EPS Next 2Y-54.7%
EPS Next 3Y-33.48%
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 (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1664

+7 (+0.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Inst Owners21.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap26.34B
Analysts45.45
Price Target1513.81 (-9.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.95%
Yearly Dividend72
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.66%
DP35.34%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)24.66%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.26%
Max EPS beat(2)49.58%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)10.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.8%
Max EPS beat(4)49.58%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)55.48%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)41.71%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)32.48%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.91%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.47%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.69%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.86%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.41%
PT rev (1m)-1.6%
PT rev (3m)-2.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.32
Fwd PE 24.48
P/S 0.55
P/FCF 3.73
P/OCF 2.34
P/B 0.56
P/tB 0.67
EV/EBITDA 2.83
EPS(TTM)385.18
EY23.15%
EPS(NY)67.97
Fwd EY4.08%
FCF(TTM)446.03
FCFY26.8%
OCF(TTM)710.6
OCFY42.7%
SpS3052.2
BVpS2996.02
TBVpS2465.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.16%
ROE 12.8%
ROCE 9.65%
ROIC 6.79%
ROICexc 7.75%
ROICexgc 9.19%
OM 12.27%
PM (TTM) 12.57%
GM 24.42%
FCFM 14.61%
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 0.23
Debt/FCF 2.07
Debt/EBITDA 0.99
Cap/Depr 79.2%
Cap/Sales 8.67%
Interest Coverage 6.97
Cash Conversion 100.29%
Profit Quality 116.28%
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 2.05
Altman-Z 2.6
F-Score8
WACC7.12%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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)350%
EPS 3Y-25.55%
EPS 5Y70.06%
EPS Q2Q%572.73%
EPS Next Y-71.77%
EPS Next 2Y-54.7%
EPS Next 3Y-33.48%
EPS Next 5Y-14.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.52%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%7.82%
Revenue Next Year-8.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.24%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.96%
EBIT growth 1Y622.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.6%
EBIT growth 5Y33.1%
EBIT Next Year30.46%
EBIT Next 3Y5.65%
EBIT Next 5Y4.28%
FCF growth 1Y-70.47%
FCF growth 3Y-27.63%
FCF growth 5Y15.46%
OCF growth 1Y-58.38%
OCF growth 3Y-19.65%
OCF growth 5Y15.51%