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

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

1721.5 EUR
+26.5 (+1.56%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, DP4B scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DP4B was compared to 17 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While DP4B has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. DP4B is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. 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.
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 70.59% of its industry peers.
DP4B has a worse Return On Equity (8.65%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.53%, DP4B is not doing good in the industry: 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
DP4B had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.03%. This is above the industry average of 8.90%.
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

The Profit Margin of DP4B (8.83%) is worse than 76.47% 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 8.67%, DP4B is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DP4B has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.95%, DP4B is not doing good in the industry: 82.35% 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 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.
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 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

DP4B has an Altman-Z score of 2.46. This is not the best score and indicates that DP4B 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 2.46, DP4B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% 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 a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.05, DP4B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DP4B has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26. This is in the better half of the industry: DP4B outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 3.05
Altman-Z 2.46
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC7.42%
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

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.
DP4B's Current ratio of 2.16 is amongst the best of the industry. DP4B outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.05 indicates that DP4B has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DP4B has a better Quick ratio (2.05) 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 2015 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.
DP4B shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 70.06% yearly.
DP4B shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.98%.
DP4B shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.37% yearly.
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, DP4B 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

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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.36, the valuation of DP4B can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DP4B is on the same level as its industry peers.
DP4B is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
DP4B is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.36
Fwd PE N/A
DP4B.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDP4B.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -50 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DP4B is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DP4B's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DP4B is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.14
EV/EBITDA 3.94
DP4B.DE Per share dataDP4B.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1K 2K 3K

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as DP4B's earnings are expected to decrease with -71.50% in the coming years.
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

DP4B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.82%, which is a nice return.
DP4B's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 10.57.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, DP4B pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.82%

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

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-42.96%
EPS Next 3Y-71.5%
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 (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1721.5

+26.5 (+1.56%)

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 Cap27.25B
Revenue(TTM)55.25B
Net Income(TTM)4.88B
Analysts43.53
Price Target1633.19 (-5.13%)
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)0.17%
PT rev (3m)-2.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)241.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)163.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.36
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 5.14
P/OCF 2.7
P/B 0.56
P/tB 0.69
EV/EBITDA 3.94
EPS(TTM)270.62
EY15.72%
EPS(NY)-14.67
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)334.7
FCFY19.44%
OCF(TTM)636.74
OCFY36.99%
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 2.46
F-Score7
WACC7.42%
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-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-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 6.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.56.


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%.