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DANAOS CORP (DAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DAC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - MHY1968P1218 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

88.45  -0.9 (-1.01%)

After market: 88.45 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, DAC scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DAC was compared to 36 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While DAC has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DAC 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

DAC had positive earnings in the past year.
DAC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DAC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DAC had a positive operating cash flow.
DAC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDAC 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 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of DAC (10.58%) is better than 80.56% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 13.44%, DAC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
DAC has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: DAC outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DAC is above the industry average of 9.15%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.58%
ROE 13.44%
ROIC 9.47%
ROA(3y)14.61%
ROA(5y)15.7%
ROE(3y)18.56%
ROE(5y)24.19%
ROIC(3y)12.84%
ROIC(5y)10.69%
DAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

DAC's Profit Margin of 46.33% is amongst the best of the industry. DAC outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
DAC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 50.53%, DAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAC has grown nicely.
DAC's Gross Margin of 74.73% is amongst the best of the industry. DAC outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
DAC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 50.53%
PM (TTM) 46.33%
GM 74.73%
OM growth 3Y0.35%
OM growth 5Y3.15%
PM growth 3Y-31.16%
PM growth 5Y11.15%
GM growth 3Y-0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
DAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 150

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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 DAC is still creating some value.
DAC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DAC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DAC is higher compared to a year ago.
DAC Yearly Shares OutstandingDAC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
DAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.72 indicates that DAC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DAC has a better Altman-Z score (2.72) than 86.11% of its industry peers.
DAC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DAC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.21) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.72
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.66%
DAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

DAC has a Current Ratio of 4.34. This indicates that DAC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DAC has a better Current ratio (4.34) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.18 indicates that DAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DAC (4.18) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.34
Quick Ratio 4.18
DAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DAC have decreased by -8.02% in the last year.
DAC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.25% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DAC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.10% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 17.79% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.02%
EPS 3Y15.86%
EPS 5Y24.25%
EPS Q2Q%-15.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.1%
Revenue growth 3Y13.72%
Revenue growth 5Y17.79%
Sales Q2Q%-0.06%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -8.88% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, DAC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.76% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.12%
EPS Next 2Y-1.51%
EPS Next 3Y-8.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
DAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
DAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DAC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.37.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DAC is valued cheaper than 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
DAC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.33, the valuation of DAC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DAC is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
DAC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.33, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.37
Fwd PE 3.33
DAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.7
DAC Per share dataDAC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of DAC may justify a higher PE ratio.
DAC's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.88% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.14
EPS Next 2Y-1.51%
EPS Next 3Y-8.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.82%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.47, DAC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
DAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.82%

5.2 History

The dividend of DAC decreases each year by -33.95%.
DAC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
DAC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-33.95%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
DAC Yearly Dividends per shareDAC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

13.45% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DAC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of DAC has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP13.45%
EPS Next 2Y-1.51%
EPS Next 3Y-8.88%
DAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B
DAC Dividend Payout.DAC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DAC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DANAOS CORP

NYSE:DAC (7/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 88.45 0 (0%)

88.45

-0.9 (-1.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)05-13 2025-05-13/amc
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Inst Owners19.04%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.62B
Analysts80
Price Target101.49 (14.74%)
Short Float %5.3%
Short Ratio5.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.82%
Yearly Dividend3.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-33.95%
DP13.45%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date05-27 2025-05-27 (0.85)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.07%
Max EPS beat(2)3.36%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.73%
Max EPS beat(4)3.36%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.54%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)2.96%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)11.81%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.27%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.83%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.56%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.37%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.55%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.37
Fwd PE 3.33
P/S 1.6
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 2.69
P/B 0.46
P/tB 0.46
EV/EBITDA 2.7
EPS(TTM)26.25
EY29.68%
EPS(NY)26.54
Fwd EY30.01%
FCF(TTM)-1.02
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)32.9
OCFY37.19%
SpS55.38
BVpS190.81
TBVpS190.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.14
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.58%
ROE 13.44%
ROCE 11.98%
ROIC 9.47%
ROICexc 10.84%
ROICexgc 10.84%
OM 50.53%
PM (TTM) 46.33%
GM 74.73%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)14.61%
ROA(5y)15.7%
ROE(3y)18.56%
ROE(5y)24.19%
ROIC(3y)12.84%
ROIC(5y)10.69%
ROICexc(3y)14.28%
ROICexc(5y)11.66%
ROICexgc(3y)14.28%
ROICexgc(5y)11.66%
ROCE(3y)16.25%
ROCE(5y)13.53%
ROICexcg growth 3Y8.88%
ROICexcg growth 5Y10.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.92%
OM growth 3Y0.35%
OM growth 5Y3.15%
PM growth 3Y-31.16%
PM growth 5Y11.15%
GM growth 3Y-0.61%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.1
Cap/Depr 401.86%
Cap/Sales 61.24%
Interest Coverage 17.87
Cash Conversion 90.32%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.34
Quick Ratio 4.18
Altman-Z 2.72
F-Score5
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC1.24
Cap/Depr(3y)266.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)220.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)37.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)32.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.02%
EPS 3Y15.86%
EPS 5Y24.25%
EPS Q2Q%-15.52%
EPS Next Y-1.12%
EPS Next 2Y-1.51%
EPS Next 3Y-8.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.1%
Revenue growth 3Y13.72%
Revenue growth 5Y17.79%
Sales Q2Q%-0.06%
Revenue Next Year2.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.59%
EBIT growth 3Y14.12%
EBIT growth 5Y21.5%
EBIT Next Year33.81%
EBIT Next 3Y5.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-102.51%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-36.11%
OCF growth 3Y13.25%
OCF growth 5Y23.11%