AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:DP4B • DK0010244508
2032 EUR
-4 (-0.2%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, DP4B scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DP4B was compared to 17 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While DP4B has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. DP4B does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
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.
- In the past 5 years DP4B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- DP4B's Return On Assets of 3.08% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B is outperformed by 82.35% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.90%, DP4B is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of DP4B (3.39%) is worse than 70.59% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DP4B is below the industry average of 8.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.08% | ||
| ROE | 4.9% | ||
| ROIC | 3.39% |
ROA(3y)4.89%
ROA(5y)14.13%
ROE(3y)7.57%
ROE(5y)21.73%
ROIC(3y)4.88%
ROIC(5y)15.33%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of DP4B (5.05%) is worse than 76.47% of its industry peers.
- DP4B's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- DP4B has a worse Operating Margin (5.30%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DP4B has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 21.21%, DP4B is not doing good in the industry: 88.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- DP4B's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.05% | ||
| GM | 21.21% |
OM growth 3Y-48.33%
OM growth 5Y-11.33%
PM growth 3Y-47.96%
PM growth 5Y-6.78%
GM growth 3Y-23.21%
GM growth 5Y-1.8%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DP4B is destroying value.
- DP4B has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for DP4B has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- DP4B has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.48 indicates that DP4B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- DP4B has a Altman-Z score of 2.48. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DP4B outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DP4B is 3.81, which is a good value as it means it would take DP4B, 3.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.81, DP4B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- DP4B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- DP4B has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27. This is in the better half of the industry: DP4B outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.43
WACC7.81%
2.3 Liquidity
- DP4B has a Current Ratio of 2.12. This indicates that DP4B is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.12, DP4B is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.02 indicates that DP4B has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- DP4B's Quick ratio of 2.02 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- DP4B shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -53.22%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, DP4B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.54% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, DP4B shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.69% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, DP4B shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.32% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-53.22%
EPS 3Y-51.54%
EPS 5Y4.54%
EPS Q2Q%-99.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.69%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.84%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
Sales Q2Q%-8.65%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, DP4B will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -10.06% on average per year.
- DP4B is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.26% yearly.
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
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.36, which indicates a correct valuation of DP4B.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DP4B.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DP4B to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), we can say DP4B is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 760.81, the valuation of DP4B can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DP4B is valued a bit more expensive than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.01. DP4B is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 760.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DP4B, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DP4B, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as DP4B's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.94
EPS Next 2Y-61.88%
EPS Next 3Y-17.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.12%, DP4B has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- DP4B's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 7.67.
- DP4B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of DP4B grows each year by 50.43%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)50.43%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 93.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DP4B. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- DP4B's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP93.47%
EPS Next 2Y-61.88%
EPS Next 3Y-17.94%
FRA:DP4B (2/11/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
2032
-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 Cap32.17B
Revenue(TTM)53.99B
Net Income(TTM)2.73B
Analysts43.13
Price Target1675.14 (-17.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% |
Yearly Dividend142.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)50.43%
DP93.47%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-48.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-99.87%
Max EPS beat(2)3.65%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-15.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-99.87%
Max EPS beat(4)33.56%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)30.23%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)34.34%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)27.36%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.65%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.23%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.16%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.44%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.28%
PT rev (1m)1.71%
PT rev (3m)4.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-120.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-74.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)183.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 760.81 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.92 | ||
| P/B | 0.69 | ||
| P/tB | 0.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.81 |
EPS(TTM)152.12
EY7.49%
EPS(NY)2.67
Fwd EY0.13%
FCF(TTM)263.41
FCFY12.96%
OCF(TTM)518.16
OCFY25.5%
SpS2865.95
BVpS2950.52
TBVpS2397.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.94
Graham Number3177.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.08% | ||
| ROE | 4.9% | ||
| ROCE | 3.87% | ||
| ROIC | 3.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.72% | ||
| OM | 5.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.05% | ||
| GM | 21.21% | ||
| FCFM | 9.19% |
ROA(3y)4.89%
ROA(5y)14.13%
ROE(3y)7.57%
ROE(5y)21.73%
ROIC(3y)4.88%
ROIC(5y)15.33%
ROICexc(3y)5.5%
ROICexc(5y)18.16%
ROICexgc(3y)6.52%
ROICexgc(5y)21.16%
ROCE(3y)5.56%
ROCE(5y)17.48%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-53.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-53.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.99%
OM growth 3Y-48.33%
OM growth 5Y-11.33%
PM growth 3Y-47.96%
PM growth 5Y-6.78%
GM growth 3Y-23.21%
GM growth 5Y-1.8%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.81 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 72.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.83 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 182.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.48 |
F-Score4
WACC7.81%
ROIC/WACC0.43
Cap/Depr(3y)66.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.7%
Profit Quality(3y)151.91%
Profit Quality(5y)133.11%
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)-2.69%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.84%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
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 1Y-51.61%
EBIT growth 3Y-54.96%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.73%
EBIT Next Year94.24%
EBIT Next 3Y42.24%
EBIT Next 5Y30.4%
FCF growth 1Y-31.15%
FCF growth 3Y-45.3%
FCF growth 5Y-5.27%
OCF growth 1Y-14.44%
OCF growth 3Y-34.34%
OCF growth 5Y4.51%
AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B / DP4B.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DP4B.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B?
AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) is expected to decline by -98.24% in the next year.
Is the dividend of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B sustainable?
The dividend rating of AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 93.47%.