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

Europe - FRA:DP4B - DK0010244508 - Common Stock

1739 EUR
+31 (+1.81%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall DP4B gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DP4B against 18 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While DP4B has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. DP4B has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally DP4B also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make DP4B a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DP4B had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DP4B had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years DP4B has always 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

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 Return On Invested Capital (6.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DP4B had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.03%. This is above the industry average of 9.50%.
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

DP4B has a worse Profit Margin (12.11%) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DP4B has declined.
DP4B has a Operating Margin of 12.16%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DP4B outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DP4B has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.26%, DP4B is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% 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 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DP4B is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for DP4B has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DP4B has less shares outstanding
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 2.58. 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 2.58, DP4B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.20. This is amongst the best in the industry. DP4B outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
DP4B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.24, DP4B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 2.2
Altman-Z 2.58
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC7.7%
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.
The Current ratio of DP4B (2.06) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.96 indicates that DP4B should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DP4B has a Quick ratio of 1.96. This is amongst the best in the industry. DP4B outperforms 83.33% 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 562.12% over the past year.
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 quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.94%.
Measured over the past years, DP4B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.37% on average per year.
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 -20.11% 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 -0.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-57.42%
EPS Next 2Y-41.77%
EPS Next 3Y-56.3%
EPS Next 5Y-20.11%
Revenue Next Year-4.03%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.57%
Revenue Next 3Y-2%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.59%

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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.65, the valuation of DP4B can be described as very cheap.
DP4B's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
DP4B is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DP4B. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.65
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 -100 -200 -300 -400 -500

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.
DP4B's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DP4B is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4
EV/EBITDA 3.22
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

DP4B's earnings are expected to decrease with -56.30% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.07
EPS Next 2Y-41.77%
EPS Next 3Y-56.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.79%, DP4B is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DP4B's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 35.05.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, DP4B pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.79%

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 37.01% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP37.01%
EPS Next 2Y-41.77%
EPS Next 3Y-56.3%
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 (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1739

+31 (+1.81%)

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 Owners23.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.53B
Analysts44.24
Price Target1630.44 (-6.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.79%
Yearly Dividend72.01
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)-0.91%
PT rev (3m)7.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)101.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)351.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)50.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.65
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 4
P/OCF 2.42
P/B 0.57
P/tB 0.71
EV/EBITDA 3.22
EPS(TTM)374.11
EY21.51%
EPS(NY)-3.27
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)435.08
FCFY25.02%
OCF(TTM)719.92
OCFY41.4%
SpS3072.14
BVpS3027.58
TBVpS2459.09
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 2.58
F-Score8
WACC7.7%
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-57.42%
EPS Next 2Y-41.77%
EPS Next 3Y-56.3%
EPS Next 5Y-20.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.52%
Revenue growth 5Y7.37%
Sales Q2Q%2.81%
Revenue Next Year-4.03%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.57%
Revenue Next 3Y-2%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.59%
EBIT growth 1Y2299.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.6%
EBIT growth 5Y33.1%
EBIT Next Year55.09%
EBIT Next 3Y6.04%
EBIT Next 5Y11.29%
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%