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

FRA:DP4B - DK0010244508 - Common Stock

1811.5 EUR
0 (0%)
Last: 9/8/2025, 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 18 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. DP4B has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. DP4B is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. DP4B also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DP4B had positive earnings in the past year.
DP4B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DP4B had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
DP4B had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

The Return On Assets of DP4B (7.83%) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DP4B (12.29%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
DP4B has a worse Return On Invested Capital (6.66%) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DP4B is in line with the industry average of 10.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.66%) 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 7.83%
ROE 12.29%
ROIC 6.66%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.11%, DP4B is doing worse than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4B's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 12.16%, DP4B is not doing good in the industry: 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DP4B has grown nicely.
DP4B's Gross Margin of 24.26% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
DP4B's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.16%
PM (TTM) 12.11%
GM 24.26%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, DP4B has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DP4B has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DP4B has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.61 indicates that DP4B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
DP4B has a better Altman-Z score (2.61) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
DP4B has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.20. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DP4B would need 2.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DP4B's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.20 is amongst the best of the industry. DP4B outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that DP4B is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DP4B (0.24) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 2.2
Altman-Z 2.61
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC7.67%
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 2.06. This indicates that DP4B is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DP4B's Current ratio of 2.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
DP4B has a Quick Ratio of 1.96. This is a normal value and indicates that DP4B is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DP4B has a better Quick ratio (1.96) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.06
Quick Ratio 1.96
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 562.12%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, DP4B shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 70.06% on average per year.
DP4B shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.94%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)562.12%
EPS 3Y-25.55%
EPS 5Y70.06%
EPS Q2Q%-25.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.52%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%2.81%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -21.21% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
DP4B is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y-60.19%
EPS Next 2Y-63.54%
EPS Next 3Y-44.79%
EPS Next 5Y-21.21%
Revenue Next Year-4.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.87%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.29%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.97%

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 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 4.86, the valuation of DP4B can be described as very cheap.
DP4B's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DP4B to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.02), we can say DP4B is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 41.29 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DP4B.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DP4B indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: DP4B is more expensive than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DP4B to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.66), we can say DP4B is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.86
Fwd PE 41.29
DP4B.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDP4B.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DP4B, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
72.22% 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 4.18
EV/EBITDA 3.33
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

A cheap valuation may be justified as DP4B's earnings are expected to decrease with -44.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.07
EPS Next 2Y-63.54%
EPS Next 3Y-44.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.28%, DP4B is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 35.58, DP4B pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, DP4B pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.28%

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

DP4B pays out 37.01% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP37.01%
EPS Next 2Y-63.54%
EPS Next 3Y-44.79%
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 (9/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1811.5

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Inst Owners21.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.68B
Analysts44.85
Price Target1644.77 (-9.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.28%
Yearly Dividend71.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.66%
DP37.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)16.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.26%
Max EPS beat(2)33.56%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)21.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.26%
Max EPS beat(4)49.58%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)47.52%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)42.9%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)33.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.23%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.47%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.93%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.23%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.09%
PT rev (1m)6.98%
PT rev (3m)10.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15527.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)55.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)41.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)41.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.51%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.86
Fwd PE 41.29
P/S 0.59
P/FCF 4.18
P/OCF 2.53
P/B 0.6
P/tB 0.74
EV/EBITDA 3.33
EPS(TTM)372.61
EY20.57%
EPS(NY)43.88
Fwd EY2.42%
FCF(TTM)433.33
FCFY23.92%
OCF(TTM)717.03
OCFY39.58%
SpS3059.83
BVpS3015.44
TBVpS2449.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.83%
ROE 12.29%
ROCE 9.46%
ROIC 6.66%
ROICexc 7.36%
ROICexgc 8.76%
OM 12.16%
PM (TTM) 12.11%
GM 24.26%
FCFM 14.16%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-38.41%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 2.2
Debt/EBITDA 1.04
Cap/Depr 85.25%
Cap/Sales 9.27%
Interest Coverage 6.71
Cash Conversion 101.71%
Profit Quality 116.9%
Current Ratio 2.06
Quick Ratio 1.96
Altman-Z 2.61
F-Score8
WACC7.67%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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)562.12%
EPS 3Y-25.55%
EPS 5Y70.06%
EPS Q2Q%-25.49%
EPS Next Y-60.19%
EPS Next 2Y-63.54%
EPS Next 3Y-44.79%
EPS Next 5Y-21.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.52%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%2.81%
Revenue Next Year-4.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.87%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.29%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.97%
EBIT growth 1Y2299.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.6%
EBIT growth 5Y33.1%
EBIT Next Year30.46%
EBIT Next 3Y5.65%
EBIT Next 5Y10.56%
FCF growth 1Y-64.03%
FCF growth 3Y-27.63%
FCF growth 5Y15.46%
OCF growth 1Y-48.28%
OCF growth 3Y-19.65%
OCF growth 5Y15.51%