AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:DP4A • DK0010244425
2038 EUR
-26 (-1.26%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
DP4A gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
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 4 of the past 5 years.
- DP4A had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- DP4A has a worse Return On Assets (5.50%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of DP4A (8.65%) is worse than 70.59% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of DP4A (4.53%) is worse 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 8.74%.
- 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 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: 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- DP4A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- DP4A has a Operating Margin (8.67%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DP4A has grown nicely.
- 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 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
- DP4A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- DP4A has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- DP4A has an Altman-Z score of 2.58. 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 Altman-Z score of 2.58. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DP4A outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.05, DP4A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that DP4A is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.26, DP4A belongs to the top 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 | 2.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC7.26%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.16, DP4A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% 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.
- The Quick ratio of DP4A (2.05) is better 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 for DP4A have decreased strongly by -53.22% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.54% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.22%
EPS 3Y-51.54%
EPS 5Y4.54%
EPS Q2Q%-99.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-8.65%
3.2 Future
- DP4A is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -10.06% yearly.
- DP4A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y-98.24%
EPS Next 2Y-61.88%
EPS Next 3Y-17.94%
EPS Next 5Y-10.06%
Revenue Next Year-5.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.24%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 5Y3.26%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.28, the valuation of DP4A can be described as correct.
- 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 27.93, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 756.26, 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 (27.77), we can say DP4A is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 756.26 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as DP4A's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.93
EPS Next 2Y-61.88%
EPS Next 3Y-17.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DP4A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.12%.
- With a Dividend Yield of 3.12, DP4A pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 7.67. 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than DP4A!
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, DP4A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
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-61.88%
EPS Next 3Y-17.94%
FRA:DP4A (2/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
2038
-26 (-1.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-08 2026-05-08/bmo
Inst Owners22.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap32.26B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)4.88B
Analysts43.13
Price Target1629.99 (-20.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
Yearly Dividend71.32
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)18.6%
Min EPS beat(2)3.65%
Max EPS beat(2)33.56%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)21.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.26%
Max EPS beat(4)49.58%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)47.38%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)42.58%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)33.27%
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)-0.41%
PT rev (3m)1.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)53.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)305.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 756.26 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.26 | ||
| P/B | 0.67 | ||
| P/tB | 0.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.54 |
EPS(TTM)153.48
EY7.53%
EPS(NY)2.69
Fwd EY0.13%
FCF(TTM)328.23
FCFY16.11%
OCF(TTM)624.43
OCFY30.64%
SpS2959.36
BVpS3022.4
TBVpS2464.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.93
Graham Number3230.68
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 | 2.58 |
F-Score7
WACC7.26%
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)-53.22%
EPS 3Y-51.54%
EPS 5Y4.54%
EPS Q2Q%-99.98%
EPS Next Y-98.24%
EPS Next 2Y-61.88%
EPS Next 3Y-17.94%
EPS Next 5Y-10.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-8.65%
Revenue Next Year-5.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.24%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 5Y3.26%
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 4 / 10 to DP4A.DE.
What is the valuation status for DP4A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 -98.24% 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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 52.19%.