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DAC
STRONG BUYAPPROVEDanaos Corporation · Industrials · Greece · $2.2B · Avg Vol: $11M/d
Danaos Corporation is perfectly positioned as a beneficiary of the Strait of Hormuz supply squeeze. As geopolitical tensions force longer transit routes and increase the risk premium on shipping, owners of container capacity gain massive pricing power. DAC's disciplined capital allocation and modern fleet provide a structural advantage, allowing them to capture windfall margins while competitors struggle with insurance and operational disruptions. [BUYBACK TAILWIND: Active buyback (SEC): $76M repurchased (ending 2025-12-31)]
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)
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | CAGR | TTM | 2026E | 2027E | Fwd CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 993.3M | 973.6M | 1.0B | 1.0B | 1.6% | 1.0B | 1.2B | 1.2B | 7.5% |
| EPS | 27.30 | 28.99 | 26.15 | 26.83 | -0.6% | 28.31 | 28.18 | 25.01 | -3.4% |
| Shares | 20.3M | 19.4M | 19.0M | 18.3M | -10.2% | 18.2M | — | — | — |
| Debt | 502.0M | 404.2M | 734.8M | 1.2B | 32.0% | 1.0B | — | — | — |
| Equity | 2.6B | 3.0B | 3.4B | 3.8B | 14.0% | — | — | — | — |
| Op CF | 934.7M | 576.3M | 621.8M | 644.8M | -11.6% | 674.0M | — | — | — |
| Inv CF | 176.6M | -338.5M | -650.8M | -325.7M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fin CF | -973.4M | -233.6M | 210.6M | 264.9M | — | — | — | — | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of DAC are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAC | Danaos Corporation(you) | $2.2B | 98 | STRONG BUY |
| NMM | Navios Maritime Partners L.P. | $2.0B | 94 | STRONG BUY |
| SBLK | Star Bulk Carriers Corp. | $2.7B | 91 | STRONG BUY |
| GSL | Global Ship Lease, Inc. | $1.4B | 99 | STRONG BUY |
| OET.OL | Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. | $2.0B | 82 | STRONG BUY |
| OLTH.AT | Thessaloniki Port Authority Societe Anonyme | $448M | 98 | STRONG BUY |
| ESEA | Euroseas Ltd. | $468M | 100 | STRONG BUY |
| PPA.AT | Piraeus Port Authority S.A. | $1.2B | 75 | BUY |
| GASS | StealthGas Inc. | $303M | 98 | STRONG BUY |
| CCEC | Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. | $1.2B | 61 | HOLD |
Peer medians: ROE 10.0% · P/E 12.5x · Gross margin 45.9%