DANAOS CORP (DAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DAC - MHY1968P1218 - Common Stock
95.01 USD
-0.24 (-0.25%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DAC. DAC was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. DAC has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. DAC is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. With these ratings, DAC could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DAC was profitable.
In the past year DAC had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
1.2 Ratios
DAC's Return On Assets of 10.16% is amongst the best of the industry. DAC outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
DAC's Return On Equity of 12.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DAC outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
DAC has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.13%) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
DAC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.84%. This is significantly below the industry average of 18.63%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.16% | ||
| ROE | 12.79% | ||
| ROIC | 9.13% |
ROA(3y)14.61%
ROA(5y)15.7%
ROE(3y)18.56%
ROE(5y)24.19%
ROIC(3y)12.84%
ROIC(5y)10.69%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of DAC (44.62%) is better than 91.43% 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 49.04%, DAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
DAC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 73.82%, DAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DAC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 49.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 44.62% | ||
| GM | 73.82% |
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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for DAC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DAC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, DAC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.84 indicates that DAC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.84, DAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
DAC has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.09. This is a neutral value as DAC would need 4.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DAC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.09. This is in the better half of the industry: DAC outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that DAC is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.20, DAC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC8.03%
2.3 Liquidity
DAC has a Current Ratio of 5.36. This indicates that DAC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DAC has a better Current ratio (5.36) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
DAC has a Quick Ratio of 5.21. This indicates that DAC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.21, DAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DAC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.34%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.25% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.20% in the past year.
DAC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.79% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.34%
EPS 3Y15.86%
EPS 5Y24.25%
EPS Q2Q%-6.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y13.72%
Revenue growth 5Y17.79%
Sales Q2Q%6.43%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -10.88% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
DAC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.67%
EPS Next 2Y-1.63%
EPS Next 3Y-10.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.31%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.68, the valuation of DAC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DAC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.91, DAC is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.59 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DAC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DAC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.57. DAC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DAC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DAC is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DAC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of DAC may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as DAC's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y-1.63%
EPS Next 3Y-10.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.59%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.26, DAC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, DAC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.59% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
13.76% 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.
DP13.76%
EPS Next 2Y-1.63%
EPS Next 3Y-10.88%
NYSE:DAC (11/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
95.01
-0.24 (-0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.13%
Inst Owner Change-0.61%
Ins Owners1.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.74B
Revenue(TTM)1.03B
Net Income(TTM)459.47M
Analysts80
Price Target103.53 (8.97%)
Short Float %5.89%
Short Ratio7.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.59% |
Yearly Dividend3.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-33.95%
DP13.76%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.27%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.07%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.47%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.07%
Max EPS beat(4)3.36%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.49%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.62%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)11.36%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)5%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.57%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.21%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.92%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.85 | ||
| P/B | 0.48 | ||
| P/tB | 0.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.62 |
EPS(TTM)25.83
EY27.19%
EPS(NY)26.48
Fwd EY27.87%
FCF(TTM)10.18
FCFY10.71%
OCF(TTM)33.36
OCFY35.11%
SpS56.24
BVpS196.21
TBVpS196.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
Graham Number337.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.16% | ||
| ROE | 12.79% | ||
| ROCE | 11.56% | ||
| ROIC | 9.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.74% | ||
| OM | 49.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 44.62% | ||
| GM | 73.82% | ||
| FCFM | 18.09% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.88%
ROICexgc 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 265.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 41.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.36 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 40.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
F-Score5
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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)-8.34%
EPS 3Y15.86%
EPS 5Y24.25%
EPS Q2Q%-6.19%
EPS Next Y-2.67%
EPS Next 2Y-1.63%
EPS Next 3Y-10.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y13.72%
Revenue growth 5Y17.79%
Sales Q2Q%6.43%
Revenue Next Year-1.47%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.49%
EBIT growth 3Y14.12%
EBIT growth 5Y21.5%
EBIT Next Year31.64%
EBIT Next 3Y3.92%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-58.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y2.69%
OCF growth 3Y13.25%
OCF growth 5Y23.11%
DANAOS CORP / DAC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DAC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DAC.
Can you provide the valuation status for DANAOS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to DANAOS CORP (DAC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of DAC stock?
DANAOS CORP (DAC) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is DANAOS CORP?
The financial health rating of DANAOS CORP (DAC) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DAC stock?
The dividend rating of DANAOS CORP (DAC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.76%.