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AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:DP4B - DK0010244508 - Common Stock

1950.5 EUR
+2.5 (+0.13%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DP4B. DP4B was compared to 18 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. DP4B is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. DP4B has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. DP4B also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DP4B had positive earnings in the past year.
DP4B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years DP4B has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DP4B had a positive operating cash flow.
DP4B.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDP4B.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

DP4B has a Return On Assets of 5.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DP4B underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
DP4B's Return On Equity of 8.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B is outperformed by 72.22% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DP4B (4.53%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
DP4B had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.03%. This is above the industry average of 8.73%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.53%) for DP4B is well below the 3 year average (12.03%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that DP4B 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%
DP4B.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDP4B.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

DP4B has a worse Profit Margin (8.83%) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DP4B has declined.
DP4B has a Operating Margin of 8.67%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DP4B underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
DP4B's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DP4B has a worse Gross Margin (24.95%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
DP4B's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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%
DP4B.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDP4B.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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DP4B is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DP4B has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, DP4B has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, DP4B has a worse debt to assets ratio.
DP4B.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingDP4B.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
DP4B.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDP4B.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

An Altman-Z score of 2.55 indicates that DP4B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DP4B has a Altman-Z score (2.55) which is in line with its industry peers.
DP4B has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.05. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DP4B 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, DP4B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that DP4B is not too dependend on debt financing.
DP4B's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 3.05
Altman-Z 2.55
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC7.43%
DP4B.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDP4B.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

A Current Ratio of 2.16 indicates that DP4B has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DP4B's Current ratio of 2.16 is amongst the best of the industry. DP4B outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
DP4B has a Quick Ratio of 2.05. This indicates that DP4B is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DP4B (2.05) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.16
Quick Ratio 2.05
DP4B.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDP4B.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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 37.28% over the past year.
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, DP4B 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
DP4B is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.58% yearly.
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 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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DP4B.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDP4B.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B
DP4B.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDP4B.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 7.33, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DP4B.
DP4B's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DP4B to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say DP4B is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 184.63, the valuation of DP4B can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DP4B is valued a bit more expensive than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DP4B to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.35), we can say DP4B is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.33
Fwd PE 184.63
DP4B.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDP4B.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

72.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DP4B, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DP4B, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.92
EV/EBITDA 4.38
DP4B.DE Per share dataDP4B.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 DP4B's earnings are expected to decrease with -51.54% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.1
EPS Next 2Y-82.08%
EPS Next 3Y-51.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DP4B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.68%, which is a nice return.
DP4B's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 8.64.
DP4B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.68%

5.2 History

The dividend of DP4B is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 29.66%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.66%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
DP4B.DE Yearly Dividends per shareDP4B.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 500 1K 1.5K 2K

5.3 Sustainability

DP4B pays out 52.19% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP4B'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-82.08%
EPS Next 3Y-51.54%
DP4B.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDP4B.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
DP4B.DE Dividend Payout.DP4B.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DP4B.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B

FRA:DP4B (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1950.5

+2.5 (+0.13%)

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 Cap30.88B
Revenue(TTM)55.25B
Net Income(TTM)4.88B
Analysts42.94
Price Target1646.91 (-15.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.68%
Yearly Dividend71.37
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)0.84%
PT rev (3m)0.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)18.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)161.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.33
Fwd PE 184.63
P/S 0.66
P/FCF 5.92
P/OCF 3.11
P/B 0.64
P/tB 0.79
EV/EBITDA 4.38
EPS(TTM)266.22
EY13.65%
EPS(NY)10.56
Fwd EY0.54%
FCF(TTM)329.26
FCFY16.88%
OCF(TTM)626.39
OCFY32.11%
SpS2968.68
BVpS3031.92
TBVpS2471.83
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.1
Graham Number4261.58
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 2.55
F-Score7
WACC7.43%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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 5Y-0.58%
EBIT growth 1Y48.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.6%
EBIT growth 5Y33.1%
EBIT Next Year64.9%
EBIT Next 3Y6.22%
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-B / DP4B.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DP4B stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DP4B.DE.


What is the valuation status of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B?

AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) is 7.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.64.


How sustainable is the dividend of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 52.19%.