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

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:DP4A - DK0010244425 - Common Stock

1678 EUR
+8 (+0.48%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

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 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 Return On Assets of 5.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DP4A underperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
DP4A has a Return On Equity of 8.65%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DP4A underperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.53%, DP4A is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DP4A is above the industry average of 8.90%.
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 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

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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DP4A has declined.
DP4A has a Operating Margin (8.67%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DP4A has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 24.95%, DP4A is doing worse than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
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

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
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

DP4A has an Altman-Z score of 2.45. 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 (2.45) which is in line with 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.05, DP4A belongs to the best 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 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 3.05
Altman-Z 2.45
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC7.49%
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 2.16. This indicates that DP4A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.16, DP4A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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 82.35% 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

DP4A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 37.28%, which is quite impressive.
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.
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 decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-56.49%
EPS Next 2Y-42.96%
EPS Next 3Y-71.5%
EPS Next 5Y-21.08%
Revenue Next Year-4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.52%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.58%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.20, 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.
DP4A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
DP4A is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.2
Fwd PE N/A
DP4A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDP4A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -50 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

76.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DP4A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DP4A indicates a rather cheap valuation: DP4A is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.01
EV/EBITDA 3.87
DP4A.DE Per share dataDP4A.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1K 2K 3K

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DP4A's earnings are expected to decrease with -71.50% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.09
EPS Next 2Y-42.96%
EPS Next 3Y-71.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DP4A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.82%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 10.60, DP4A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, DP4A pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.82%

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

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-42.96%
EPS Next 3Y-71.5%
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 (11/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1678

+8 (+0.48%)

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 Cap26.56B
Revenue(TTM)55.25B
Net Income(TTM)4.88B
Analysts43.53
Price Target1633.19 (-2.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.82%
Yearly Dividend72.73
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)0.29%
PT rev (3m)-1.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)241.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)152.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.2
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.56
P/FCF 5.01
P/OCF 2.64
P/B 0.54
P/tB 0.67
EV/EBITDA 3.87
EPS(TTM)270.62
EY16.13%
EPS(NY)-14.67
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)334.7
FCFY19.95%
OCF(TTM)636.74
OCFY37.95%
SpS3017.7
BVpS3081.99
TBVpS2512.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.09
Graham Number4331.98
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 2.45
F-Score7
WACC7.49%
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-56.49%
EPS Next 2Y-42.96%
EPS Next 3Y-71.5%
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-4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.52%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.92%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.58%
EBIT growth 1Y48.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.6%
EBIT growth 5Y33.1%
EBIT Next Year55.09%
EBIT Next 3Y6.04%
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 6.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.54.


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 -56.49% in the next year.