AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:DP4A - DK0010244425 - Common Stock
2026 EUR
-4 (-0.2%)
Overall DP4A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DP4A against 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally DP4A also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years DP4A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.50%, DP4A is doing worse than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4A's Return On Equity of 8.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DP4A is outperformed by 76.47% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.53%, DP4A is not doing good in the industry: 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
With a Profit Margin value of 8.83%, DP4A is not doing good in the industry: 76.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DP4A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DP4A (8.67%) is worse than 64.71% of its industry peers.
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 82.35% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DP4A is still creating some value.
DP4A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DP4A has less shares outstanding
DP4A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
DP4A has an Altman-Z score of 2.57. 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 2.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DP4A outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.05, DP4A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that DP4A is not too dependend on debt financing.
DP4A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. DP4A outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC7.01%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.16, DP4A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
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 70.59% 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.
DP4A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 70.06% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.98% in the past 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
Based on estimates for the next years, DP4A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.39% on average per year.
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 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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.54, the valuation of DP4A can be described as very cheap.
DP4A's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
DP4A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
DP4A is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 189.90.
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.
DP4A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 189.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DP4A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.47 |
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)0.11
EPS Next 2Y-82.08%
EPS Next 3Y-51.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DP4A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.41%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.33, DP4A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
DP4A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.41% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
52.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DP4A. 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%
FRA:DP4A (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
2026
-4 (-0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap32.07B
Revenue(TTM)55.25B
Net Income(TTM)4.88B
Analysts43.13
Price Target1636.65 (-19.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.41% |
Yearly Dividend72.26
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)-0.17%
PT rev (3m)0.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)18.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)231.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 189.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.2 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 0.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.47 |
EPS(TTM)268.85
EY13.27%
EPS(NY)10.67
Fwd EY0.53%
FCF(TTM)332.51
FCFY16.41%
OCF(TTM)632.58
OCFY31.22%
SpS2998
BVpS3061.87
TBVpS2496.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.11
Graham Number4303.67
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 | 2.57 |
F-Score7
WACC7.01%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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 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 -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%.