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

FRA:DP4B - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DK0010244508 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

1599.5  -6.5 (-0.4%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DP4B. DP4B was compared to 20 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. DP4B has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. DP4B is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally DP4B also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DP4B was profitable.
In the past year DP4B had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DP4B has always 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.16%, DP4B is doing worse than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4B's Return On Equity of 12.80% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B is outperformed by 70.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DP4B (6.79%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DP4B is in line with the industry average of 10.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.79%) 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 8.16%
ROE 12.8%
ROIC 6.79%
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 Profit Margin of 12.57%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DP4B underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DP4B has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.27%, DP4B is doing worse than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DP4B has grown nicely.
DP4B has a Gross Margin of 24.42%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DP4B underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DP4B has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.27%
PM (TTM) 12.57%
GM 24.42%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DP4B is creating some value.
DP4B has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 2.58 indicates that DP4B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DP4B's Altman-Z score of 2.58 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DP4B is 2.07, which is a good value as it means it would take DP4B, 2.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DP4B (2.07) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
DP4B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DP4B's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 2.07
Altman-Z 2.58
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC7.45%
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 2.14 indicates that DP4B has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DP4B's Current ratio of 2.14 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.05 indicates that DP4B has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.05, DP4B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.14
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 350.00% over the past year.
DP4B 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 grown by 14.70% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)350%
EPS 3Y-25.55%
EPS 5Y70.06%
EPS Q2Q%572.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.52%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%7.82%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -14.67% 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 -3.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y-71.77%
EPS Next 2Y-54.7%
EPS Next 3Y-33.48%
EPS Next 5Y-14.67%
Revenue Next Year-8.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.24%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.96%

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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.18 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DP4B.
DP4B's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.45. DP4B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.68, DP4B is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DP4B indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: DP4B is more expensive than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DP4B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.90.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.18
Fwd PE 23.68
DP4B.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDP4B.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DP4B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
75.00% 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 3.61
EV/EBITDA 2.76
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

DP4B's earnings are expected to decrease with -33.48% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
EPS Next 2Y-54.7%
EPS Next 3Y-33.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.55%, DP4B is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 35.99, DP4B has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
DP4B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.55%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of DP4B grows each year by 29.66%, which is quite nice.
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

35.34% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DP4B. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.34%
EPS Next 2Y-54.7%
EPS Next 3Y-33.48%
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 (7/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1599.5

-6.5 (-0.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Inst Owners21.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap25.32B
Analysts46.06
Price Target1521.82 (-4.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.55%
Yearly Dividend71.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.66%
DP35.34%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)24.66%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.26%
Max EPS beat(2)49.58%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)10.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.8%
Max EPS beat(4)49.58%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)55.48%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)41.71%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)32.48%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.91%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.47%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.69%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.86%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.41%
PT rev (1m)1.99%
PT rev (3m)-3.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-47.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.18
Fwd PE 23.68
P/S 0.53
P/FCF 3.61
P/OCF 2.26
P/B 0.54
P/tB 0.65
EV/EBITDA 2.76
EPS(TTM)382.82
EY23.93%
EPS(NY)67.55
Fwd EY4.22%
FCF(TTM)443.3
FCFY27.71%
OCF(TTM)706.25
OCFY44.15%
SpS3033.51
BVpS2977.67
TBVpS2450.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.16%
ROE 12.8%
ROCE 9.65%
ROIC 6.79%
ROICexc 7.75%
ROICexgc 9.19%
OM 12.27%
PM (TTM) 12.57%
GM 24.42%
FCFM 14.61%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-38.41%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 2.07
Debt/EBITDA 0.99
Cap/Depr 79.2%
Cap/Sales 8.67%
Interest Coverage 6.97
Cash Conversion 100.29%
Profit Quality 116.28%
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 2.05
Altman-Z 2.58
F-Score8
WACC7.45%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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)350%
EPS 3Y-25.55%
EPS 5Y70.06%
EPS Q2Q%572.73%
EPS Next Y-71.77%
EPS Next 2Y-54.7%
EPS Next 3Y-33.48%
EPS Next 5Y-14.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.52%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%7.82%
Revenue Next Year-8.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.24%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.96%
EBIT growth 1Y622.21%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.6%
EBIT growth 5Y33.1%
EBIT Next Year30.46%
EBIT Next 3Y5.65%
EBIT Next 5Y4.28%
FCF growth 1Y-70.47%
FCF growth 3Y-27.63%
FCF growth 5Y15.46%
OCF growth 1Y-58.38%
OCF growth 3Y-19.65%
OCF growth 5Y15.51%