Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 4.6x · EV/EBITDA 3.3x · ROE 13.7%. (2003–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.2B | $1.7B | $1.6B | $1.5B | $1.1B | $1.5B | $510M | $149M | $112M | $159M | $291M |
| Enterprise Value | $2.3B | $1.9B | $1.8B | $1.6B | $1.3B | $2.7B | $1.9B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $2.4B | $2.7B |
| P/E Ratio → | 4.57 | 3.52 | 3.07 | 2.56 | 1.93 | 1.46 | 5.48 | 2.61 | — | 1.90 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 2.14 | 1.67 | 1.53 | 1.51 | 1.09 | 2.23 | 1.11 | 0.33 | 0.24 | 0.35 | 0.58 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 0.42 | 0.74 | 0.49 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.29 | 0.60 |
| P/FCF | 6.91 | 5.40 | — | 4.78 | 1.47 | 21.23 | 5.37 | 0.75 | 0.71 | 0.90 | 1.13 |
| P/OCF | 3.60 | 2.81 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 1.15 | 3.59 | 1.92 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.88 | 1.11 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.78 | 1.81 | 1.65 | 1.35 | 3.98 | 4.13 | 3.44 | 3.61 | 5.36 | 5.46 |
| EV / EBITDA | 3.32 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.33 | 1.83 | 6.13 | 6.34 | 5.02 | 15.79 | 7.83 | — |
| EV / EBIT | 4.70 | 3.43 | 3.45 | 2.69 | 2.10 | 2.43 | 9.21 | 7.53 | 31.38 | 13.91 | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 5.77 | — | 5.21 | 1.82 | 37.89 | 20.08 | 7.75 | 10.59 | 13.71 | 10.58 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 80.0% | 80.0% | 60.7% | 65.9% | 66.9% | 59.8% | 50.9% | 52.9% | 51.0% | 48.0% | 49.4% |
| Operating Margin | 47.8% | 47.8% | 53.3% | 59.6% | 65.8% | 52.0% | 43.2% | 45.0% | -2.6% | 41.5% | -42.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 47.4% | 47.4% | 49.8% | 59.2% | 56.3% | 152.7% | 33.3% | 12.8% | -7.2% | 18.6% | -73.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.7% | 13.7% | 15.7% | 20.7% | 24.1% | 67.4% | 16.0% | 7.3% | -5.3% | 16.2% | -55.1% |
| ROA | 10.5% | 10.5% | 12.6% | 16.3% | 15.9% | 33.2% | 5.7% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -10.7% |
| ROIC | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.8% | 14.6% | 16.0% | 9.4% | 6.4% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 4.9% | -4.9% |
| ROCE | 11.2% | 11.2% | 14.1% | 17.4% | 20.2% | 12.4% | 8.1% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 32.1% | -10.8% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.21 | 0.13 | 0.21 | 0.64 | 1.41 | 1.73 | 2.35 | 4.25 | 5.14 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.07 | 0.59 | 0.72 | 2.99 | 4.86 | 4.99 | 15.47 | 7.53 | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.10 | 0.58 | 1.35 | 1.58 | 2.24 | 4.12 | 4.98 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.41 | 0.19 | 0.36 | 2.70 | 4.64 | 4.54 | 14.73 | 7.31 | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.37 | — | 0.43 | 0.36 | 16.67 | 14.71 | 7.00 | 9.87 | 12.81 | 9.45 |
| Interest Coverage | 11.62 | 11.62 | 17.84 | 29.16 | 10.29 | 16.35 | 3.71 | 2.73 | 0.59 | 1.91 | -2.33 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.97 | 2.98 | 1.63 | 1.98 | 0.49 | 0.85 | 0.54 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Quick Ratio | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.83 | 2.84 | 1.56 | 1.94 | 0.45 | 0.82 | 0.50 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Cash Ratio | 2.58 | 2.58 | 3.04 | 2.13 | 1.17 | 1.73 | 0.27 | 0.62 | 0.35 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | 16.67 | 13.56 | 20.40 | 22.03 | 23.57 | 24.79 | 25.28 | 26.56 | 22.15 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 13.56 | 33.31 | 27.51 | 20.14 | 20.07 | 22.13 | 5.83 | 7.34 | 32.73 | 29.76 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.8% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.7% | 2.0% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.4% | 10.5% | 11.0% | 2.9% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 21.9% | 28.4% | 32.5% | 39.1% | 51.8% | 68.5% | 18.2% | 38.3% | — | 52.7% | — |
| FCF Yield | 14.5% | 18.5% | — | 20.9% | 68.1% | 4.7% | 18.6% | 133.3% | 140.3% | 110.9% | 88.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.4% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.2% | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.9% | 8.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $18M | $19M | $20M | $21M | $21M | $24M | $16M | $11M | $8M | $8M |
Counterparty credit concentration risk
Based on current market data, DAC trades at a P/B ratio of 0.60, which suggests that the market is pricing the company at a significant discount to its net asset value, potentially ignoring the durability of its contracted revenue streams and substantial cash-heavy balance sheet.
The forward P/E of 4.42 indicates that investors are assigning a low multiple to earnings, likely reflecting skepticism regarding the sustainability of current charter rates. This valuation appears to treat the company as a liquidating entity rather than a going concern with a modern, fuel-efficient fleet.
As reported in financial statements, DAC's ROIC has trended between 2.4% and 3.3% over the last ten quarters, indicating that while the company maintains a fortress balance sheet, the heavy capital intensity of fleet modernization exerts persistent downward pressure on overall returns on invested capital.
The modest ROIC figures suggest that the company's massive cash pile, while providing safety, acts as a drag on capital efficiency by earning lower returns than the core shipping operations. Investors should monitor whether future dry bulk acquisitions can improve these returns or if they will further dilute the company's specialized containership expertise.
According to recent SEC filings, DAC's asset turnover remains consistently low at approximately 0.05 to 0.07, which is characteristic of a capital-intensive tonnage provider where revenue generation is constrained by the physical capacity and long-term charter duration of the 71-vessel fleet.
The company's DSO has fluctuated between 13 and 33 days, reflecting the credit terms extended to major liner counterparties. The lack of a clear trend in the cash conversion cycle suggests that operational efficiency is largely dictated by contract structures rather than internal management of receivables or payables.
Based on reported figures, DAC maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, which provides a structural advantage over peers like ZIM and Costamare, effectively insulating the company from the interest rate volatility that typically plagues the highly leveraged marine shipping industry during cyclical downturns.
The interest coverage ratio, which has remained robust despite quarterly fluctuations, confirms that debt service is well-supported by operating cash flows. This leverage profile appears to be a deliberate strategic choice to maintain optionality for fleet expansion without the need for dilutive equity financing.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to DAC, as it fails to account for the significant non-operating interest income generated by the company's $1 billion cash reserve, which distorts the perceived profitability of the core containership leasing business model.
Analysts should instead focus on EV/EBITDA or NAV-based metrics to better capture the underlying value of the fleet and the cash-rich balance sheet. Relying on P/E risks overestimating the quality of earnings by conflating operational performance with the returns on the company's idle cash pile.
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Danaos Corporation's current P/E ratio is 4.6x. The historical average is 6.5x. This places it at the 53th percentile of its historical range.
Danaos Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 3.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.9x.
Danaos Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 13.7%. The historical average is 12.6%.
Based on historical data, Danaos Corporation is trading at a P/E of 4.6x. This is at the 53th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Danaos Corporation's current dividend yield is 2.81% with a payout ratio of 12.8%.
Danaos Corporation has 80.0% gross margin and 47.8% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Danaos Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.6x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.