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DAC

Strong Buy

Danaos Corporation · Industrials · Greece · $2.6B · Avg Vol: $18M/d

85
StockRank
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Q
60
V
59
M
63
P/E (TTM)
5.0x
ROE
14.1%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
2.4%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Danaos Corporation is one of the world's largest independent owners of container ships, chartering its fleet to leading liner companies under long-term contracts. The company benefits from a modern, high-specification fleet that meets stringent environmental standards, offering reliable and efficient maritime transport solutions. Its focus on long-term charter agreements provides stable revenue streams and mitigates short-term market volatility, creating a robust competitive position in the global container shipping industry.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue993.3M973.6M1.0B1.0B1.6%1.1B1.2B1.2B7.0%
EPS27.3028.9926.1526.83-0.6%29.5428.1825.01-3.4%
Shares20.3M19.4M19.0M18.3M-10.2%
Debt502.0M404.2M734.8M1.2B32.0%1.2B
Equity2.6B3.0B3.4B3.8B14.0%
Op CF934.7M576.3M621.8M644.8M-11.6%715.6M
Inv CF176.6M-338.5M-650.8M-325.7M
Fin CF-973.4M-233.6M210.6M264.9M
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PRICE (1Y)+17.9%
128134140146153Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$150.68
RSI (14)
69.5
52W High
$152.98
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
60
ROIC
12.4%71.0
ROE
14.1%73.3
GP/Assets
14.6%44.2
Op. Margin
48.4%98.9
FCF/Assets
3.8%54.8
Piotroski
416.5
Int. Cover
13.5x57.3
D/E Ratio
0.30x55.3
Current Ratio
9.30x97.9
Value
59
P/E (TTM)
5.0x97.3
EV/EBITDA
4.0x25.0
P/FCF
n/mN/A
P/B
0.7x89.0
P/S
N/A
Div Yield
2.4%53.3
Momentum
63
52W High %
98%96.8
RS 6M
17%84.6
SMA 50/200
1.17x87.5
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%14.3
EPS Rev 12W
0.0%46.5
EPS Improve
-17%11.8
Q Growth
16%53.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.6B
P/E (Forward)
6.0x
Gross Margin
70.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of DAC are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
DACDanaos Corporation(you)$2.6B85Strong Buy
ECOOkeanis Eco Tankers Corp.$2.6B83Strong Buy
NMMNavios Maritime Partners L.P.$2.2B91Strong Buy
SBLKStar Bulk Carriers Corp.$3.4B95Strong Buy
GSLGlobal Ship Lease, Inc.$1.6B99Strong Buy
PPA.ATPiraeus Port Authority S.A.$1.2B71Buy
DSXDiana Shipping Inc.$346M87Strong Buy
OLTH.ATThessaloniki Port Authority Societe Anonyme$453M94Strong Buy
ESEAEuroseas Ltd.$541M100Strong Buy
CCECCapital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.$1.4B51Hold

Peer medians: ROE 11.7% · P/E 11.6x · Gross margin 47.3%

Danaos Corporation (DAC): Stock Score Summary

Danaos Corporation (DAC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (59/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY.

Danaos Corporation is one of the world's largest independent owners of container ships, chartering its fleet to leading liner companies under long-term contracts. The company benefits from a modern, high-specification fleet that meets stringent environmental standards, offering reliable and efficient maritime transport solutions. Its focus on long-term charter agreements provides stable revenue streams and mitigates short-term market volatility, creating a robust competitive position in the global container shipping industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$150.68
Market Cap$2.6B
P/E (TTM)5.00
P/E (Forward)6.03
Price/Book0.66
Return on Equity14.1%
Return on Invested Capital12.4%
Debt/Equity0.30x
Gross Margin70.8%
Operating Margin48.4%
Revenue Growth4.7%
Dividend Yield2.4%
Free Cash Flow$197M

Danaos Corporation operates in the Marine Shipping industry, part of the Industrials sector (Greece).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Danaos Corporation’s (DAC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Danaos Corporation (DAC) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (59), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Danaos Corporation have an economic moat?
Danaos Corporation (DAC) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Danaos Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Danaos Corporation (DAC) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Danaos Corporation in?
Danaos Corporation (DAC) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Marine Shipping industry (Greece).