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

Europe - FRA:DP4B - DK0010244508 - Common Stock

1764 EUR
+25 (+1.44%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 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. While DP4B has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. DP4B has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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

In the past year DP4B was profitable.
In the past year DP4B had a positive cash flow from operations.
DP4B had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.83%, DP4B is doing worse than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4B's Return On Equity of 12.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.66%, DP4B is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same 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 3 year average ROIC (12.03%) for DP4B is well above the current ROIC(6.66%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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 Profit Margin of 12.11%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DP4B underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
DP4B's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DP4B has a Operating Margin (12.16%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DP4B has grown nicely.
DP4B has a worse Gross Margin (24.26%) than 77.78% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for DP4B has been reduced compared to 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.
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 2.58 indicates that DP4B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.58, DP4B is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DP4B is 2.20, which is a good value as it means it would take DP4B, 2.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.20, DP4B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
DP4B has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DP4B's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DP4B outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 2.2
Altman-Z 2.58
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC7.73%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.06 indicates that DP4B has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DP4B's Current ratio of 2.06 is amongst the best of the industry. DP4B outperforms 83.33% 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 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%.
DP4B shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.37% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, DP4B will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -20.11% on average per year.
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

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

DP4B is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.72.
DP4B's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.69, DP4B is valued rather cheaply.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DP4B. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.72
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DP4B is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
83.33% 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 4.05
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

A cheap valuation may be justified as DP4B's earnings are expected to decrease with -56.30% in the coming years.
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

DP4B has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.79%, which is a nice return.
DP4B's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 35.01.
DP4B's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
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

37.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DP4B. This is a low number and 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 (10/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1764

+25 (+1.44%)

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 Cap27.92B
Analysts44.24
Price Target1630.44 (-7.57%)
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 4.72
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 4.05
P/OCF 2.45
P/B 0.58
P/tB 0.72
EV/EBITDA 3.22
EPS(TTM)374.11
EY21.21%
EPS(NY)-3.27
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)435.08
FCFY24.66%
OCF(TTM)719.92
OCFY40.81%
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
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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%