AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:DP4A • DK0010244425
2080 EUR
+4 (+0.19%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
DP4A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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 each of the past 5 years.
- DP4A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.50%, DP4A is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- DP4A has a worse Return On Equity (8.65%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
- DP4A has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.53%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DP4A underperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DP4A 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
- DP4A's Profit Margin of 8.83% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DP4A is outperformed by 70.59% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Gross Margin of DP4A (24.95%) is worse than 76.47% of its industry peers.
- DP4A's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for DP4A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- DP4A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- DP4A has an Altman-Z score of 2.61. 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.61, DP4A is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.94% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.05 is amongst the best of the industry. DP4A outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
- DP4A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- DP4A's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26 is amongst the best of the industry. DP4A outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC7.3%
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.
- DP4A has a better Current ratio (2.16) than 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.
- DP4A has a better Quick ratio (2.05) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.05 |
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
- DP4A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.98%.
- 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
- 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.
- 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-47.17%
EPS Next 2Y-90.94%
EPS Next 3Y-59.19%
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
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- DP4A is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.95.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DP4A.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DP4A to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.30), we can say DP4A is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 783.24 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DP4A.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DP4A is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.47% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. DP4A is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 783.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DP4A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DP4A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DP4A's earnings are expected to decrease with -59.19% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.11
EPS Next 2Y-90.94%
EPS Next 3Y-59.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.53%, DP4A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.35, 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 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.53% |
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
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.
- DP4A's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP52.19%
EPS Next 2Y-90.94%
EPS Next 3Y-59.19%
AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A / DP4A.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A?
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 -47.17% 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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 52.19%.