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

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

2016 EUR
-6 (-0.3%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

DP4B gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. DP4B has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. DP4B has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DP4B had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DP4B had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 5.50%, DP4B is not doing good in the industry: 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DP4B's Return On Equity of 8.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B is outperformed by 70.59% of its industry peers.
DP4B has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.53%) than 64.71% 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 8.82%.
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 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%, DP4B 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 DP4B has declined.
The Operating Margin of DP4B (8.67%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DP4B's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.95%, DP4B is not doing good in the industry: 76.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DP4B 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%
DP4B.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDP4B.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DP4B has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
DP4B has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DP4B has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DP4B has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DP4B.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingDP4B.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.57 indicates that DP4B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.57, DP4B is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DP4B is 3.05, which is a good value as it means it would take DP4B, 3.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.05, DP4B 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 DP4B is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.26, DP4B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 3.05
Altman-Z 2.57
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC6.98%
DP4B.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDP4B.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

DP4B has a Current Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that DP4B is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.16, DP4B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.05 indicates that DP4B has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DP4B (2.05) is better than 76.47% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DP4B 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
Looking at the last year, DP4B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.98% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.37% on average over the past years.
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
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.58% on average over the next years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B
DP4B.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDP4B.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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 7.52 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DP4B.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DP4B.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DP4B to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say DP4B is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 189.50, which means the current valuation is very expensive for DP4B.
DP4B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. DP4B is more expensive than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.52
Fwd PE 189.5
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

DP4B's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DP4B is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
76.47% 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 6.08
EV/EBITDA 4.48
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 -51.54% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.11
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 7.65%, which is a nice return.
DP4B's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.56.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, DP4B pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.65%

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

52.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DP4B. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of DP4B has been growing, while earnings will be declining. 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 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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

2016

-6 (-0.3%)

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 Owners22.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap31.91B
Revenue(TTM)55.25B
Net Income(TTM)4.88B
Analysts42.94
Price Target1646.91 (-18.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.65%
Yearly Dividend71.59
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)2.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.52
Fwd PE 189.5
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 6.08
P/OCF 3.2
P/B 0.66
P/tB 0.81
EV/EBITDA 4.48
EPS(TTM)268.09
EY13.3%
EPS(NY)10.64
Fwd EY0.53%
FCF(TTM)331.57
FCFY16.45%
OCF(TTM)630.79
OCFY31.29%
SpS2989.53
BVpS3053.21
TBVpS2489.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.11
Graham Number4291.51
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 2.57
F-Score7
WACC6.98%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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

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


Can you provide the valuation status for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B?

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


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


What is the earnings growth outlook for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) is expected to decline by -48.47% in the next year.


Is the dividend of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B sustainable?

The dividend rating of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 52.19%.