AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B (DP4B.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:DP4B • DK0010244508
2199 EUR
-12 (-0.54%)
Last: Mar 11, 2026, 07:00 PM
This DP4B.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
DP4B gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. The financial health of DP4B is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. DP4B is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. DP4B.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DP4B was profitable.
- In the past year DP4B had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years DP4B has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years DP4B had a positive operating cash flow.
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 88.24% 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 8.70%.
| 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 5.05%, DP4B is not doing good in the industry: 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DP4B has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.30%, DP4B is doing worse than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DP4B has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.21%, DP4B is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DP4B has declined.
| 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. DP4B.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DP4B is destroying value.
- DP4B has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, DP4B has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for DP4B is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.52 indicates that DP4B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- DP4B's Altman-Z score of 2.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B outperforms 58.82% 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.
- DP4B has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.81) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that DP4B is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.27, DP4B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC7.64%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that DP4B has no problem at all paying 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 70.59% 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.
- The Quick ratio of DP4B (2.02) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 |
3. DP4B.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- DP4B shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -54.45%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, DP4B shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.98% 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)-54.45%
EPS 3Y-51.97%
EPS 5Y3.98%
EPS Q2Q%-103.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.69%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.84%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
Sales Q2Q%-8.65%
3.2 Future
- DP4B is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -5.51% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.54% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-104.3%
EPS Next 2Y-46.39%
EPS Next 3Y-69.32%
EPS Next 5Y-5.51%
Revenue Next Year-5.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.01%
Revenue Next 5Y2.54%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. DP4B.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.52 indicates a correct valuation of DP4B.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DP4B is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. DP4B is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- DP4B is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- DP4B's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DP4B is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- DP4B's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DP4B is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DP4B's earnings are expected to decrease with -69.32% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.65
EPS Next 2Y-46.39%
EPS Next 3Y-69.32%
5. DP4B.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.83%, DP4B has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.35, DP4B is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DP4B pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.83% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of DP4B is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 50.43%!
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-46.39%
EPS Next 3Y-69.32%
DP4B.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:DP4B (3/11/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
2199
-12 (-0.54%)
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 Owners21.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap34.81B
Revenue(TTM)53.99B
Net Income(TTM)2.73B
Analysts38.82
Price Target1733.41 (-21.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.83% |
Yearly Dividend145.05
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)-63.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-129.84%
Max EPS beat(2)3.65%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-23.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-129.84%
Max EPS beat(4)33.56%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)26.48%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)31.84%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)25.48%
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)3.48%
PT rev (3m)5.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)100.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)101.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)-338.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-47.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.15 | ||
| P/B | 0.73 | ||
| P/tB | 0.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5 |
EPS(TTM)151.43
EY6.89%
EPS(NY)-6.51
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)269.27
FCFY12.25%
OCF(TTM)529.69
OCFY24.09%
SpS2929.72
BVpS3016.17
TBVpS2450.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.65
Graham Number3205.71
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 | 2.52 |
F-Score4
WACC7.64%
ROIC/WACC0.44
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)-54.45%
EPS 3Y-51.97%
EPS 5Y3.98%
EPS Q2Q%-103.58%
EPS Next Y-104.3%
EPS Next 2Y-46.39%
EPS Next 3Y-69.32%
EPS Next 5Y-5.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.69%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.84%
Revenue growth 5Y6.32%
Sales Q2Q%-8.65%
Revenue Next Year-5.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.01%
Revenue Next 5Y2.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-51.61%
EBIT growth 3Y-54.96%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.73%
EBIT Next Year95.06%
EBIT Next 3Y30%
EBIT Next 5Y29.47%
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 3 / 10 to DP4B.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for AP MOLLER-MAERSK A/S-B?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 -104.3% 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%.