AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:DP4A • DK0010244425
2042 EUR
+4 (+0.2%)
Last: Feb 9, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, DP4A scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DP4A was compared to 17 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While DP4A has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. DP4A does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DP4A was profitable.
- DP4A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- DP4A had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- DP4A had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- DP4A has a Return On Assets of 5.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DP4A underperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 8.65%, DP4A is not doing good in the industry: 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- DP4A has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.53%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DP4A underperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DP4A is above the industry average of 8.74%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.03%) for DP4A is well above the current ROIC(4.53%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of DP4A (8.83%) is worse than 70.59% of its industry peers.
- DP4A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- DP4A has a Operating Margin of 8.67%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DP4A outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
- DP4A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DP4A has a worse Gross Margin (24.95%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DP4A has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- DP4A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- DP4A has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- DP4A has an Altman-Z score of 2.59. This is not the best score and indicates that DP4A is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- DP4A has a Altman-Z score (2.59) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DP4A is 3.05, which is a good value as it means it would take DP4A, 3.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.05, DP4A 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 DP4A is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.26, DP4A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC7.26%
2.3 Liquidity
- DP4A has a Current Ratio of 2.16. This indicates that DP4A is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.16, DP4A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.05 indicates that DP4A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.05, DP4A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for DP4A have decreased strongly by -53.22% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.54% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.22%
EPS 3Y-51.54%
EPS 5Y4.54%
EPS Q2Q%-99.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-8.65%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -10.06% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-98.24%
EPS Next 2Y-61.88%
EPS Next 3Y-17.94%
EPS Next 5Y-10.06%
Revenue Next Year-5.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.24%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 5Y3.26%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.41, the valuation of DP4A can be described as correct.
- DP4A's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.03, DP4A is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 763.66, DP4A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- DP4A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. DP4A is more expensive than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.97, DP4A is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 763.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DP4A is valued a bit cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DP4A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DP4A is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as DP4A's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.95
EPS Next 2Y-61.88%
EPS Next 3Y-17.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DP4A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.12%.
- With a Dividend Yield of 3.12, DP4A pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 7.67. 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than DP4A!
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, DP4A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of DP4A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 29.66%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.66%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- DP4A pays out 52.19% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- DP4A'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-61.88%
EPS Next 3Y-17.94%
FRA:DP4A (2/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
2042
+4 (+0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-05 2026-02-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-08 2026-05-08/bmo
Inst Owners22.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap32.32B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)4.88B
Analysts43.13
Price Target1629.99 (-20.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
Yearly Dividend71.32
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)18.6%
Min EPS beat(2)3.65%
Max EPS beat(2)33.56%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)21.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.26%
Max EPS beat(4)49.58%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)47.38%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)42.58%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)33.27%
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)-0.41%
PT rev (3m)1.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)53.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)305.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 763.66 | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.3 | ||
| P/B | 0.68 | ||
| P/tB | 0.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.57 |
EPS(TTM)152.3
EY7.46%
EPS(NY)2.67
Fwd EY0.13%
FCF(TTM)325.69
FCFY15.95%
OCF(TTM)619.59
OCFY30.34%
SpS2936.46
BVpS2999.01
TBVpS2445
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.95
Graham Number3205.75
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.59 |
F-Score7
WACC7.26%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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)-53.22%
EPS 3Y-51.54%
EPS 5Y4.54%
EPS Q2Q%-99.98%
EPS Next Y-98.24%
EPS Next 2Y-61.88%
EPS Next 3Y-17.94%
EPS Next 5Y-10.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-8.65%
Revenue Next Year-5.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.24%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 5Y3.26%
EBIT growth 1Y48.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.6%
EBIT growth 5Y33.1%
EBIT Next Year64.9%
EBIT Next 3Y6.22%
EBIT Next 5Y10.29%
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-A / DP4A.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DP4A.DE.
What is the valuation status for DP4A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of DP4A stock?
AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) is expected to decline by -98.24% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-A (DP4A.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 52.19%.