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Danaos Corporation DAC
Industrials - Marine Shipping - NYSE - GR
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$ 83.705
-0.411 %
$ 1.56 B
Market Cap
3.46
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 22, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one DAC stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 83.7 USD, Danaos Corporation is HIDDEN

DAC Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 22, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one DAC stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 83.7 USD, Danaos Corporation is HIDDEN

DAC Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 22, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one DAC stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 83.7 USD, Danaos Corporation is HIDDEN

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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart DAC

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1M 10%
6M --%
1Y --%
3Y 16%
5Y --%
All
FINANCIALS
1.01 B REVENUE
4.16%
Growth Rates
1Year 4.16%
3Years 13.72%
5Years 17.79%
7Years 12.25%
10Years 6.27%
541 M OPERATING INCOME
-6.85%
Growth Rates
1Year -6.85%
3Years 14.72%
5Years 21.88%
7Years 16.34%
10Years 10.89%
505 M NET INCOME
-12.36%
Growth Rates
1Year -12.36%
3Years -21.72%
5Years 30.93%
7Years 29.23%
10Years 62.81%
622 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
7.89%
Growth Rates
1Year 7.89%
3Years 13.25%
5Years 23.11%
7Years 19.27%
10Years 12.46%
-651 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-92.24%
Growth Rates
1Year -92.24%
3Years -65.66%
5Years -98.05%
7Years -132.85%
10Years -50.06%
211 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
190.15%
Growth Rates
1Year 190.15%
3Years 43.48%
5Years 28.78%
7Years 17.60%
10Years 11.55%
258 M REVENUE
0.78%
Growth Rates
1Year 4.16%
3Years 13.72%
5Years 17.79%
7Years 12.25%
10Years 6.27%
129 M OPERATING INCOME
-2.20%
Growth Rates
1Year -6.85%
3Years 14.72%
5Years 21.88%
7Years 16.34%
10Years 10.89%
90.4 M NET INCOME
-26.48%
Growth Rates
1Year -12.36%
3Years -21.72%
5Years 30.93%
7Years 29.23%
10Years 62.81%
157 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-0.57%
Growth Rates
1Year 7.89%
3Years 13.25%
5Years 23.11%
7Years 19.27%
10Years 12.46%
-78.6 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
67.41%
Growth Rates
1Year -92.24%
3Years -65.66%
5Years -98.05%
7Years -132.85%
10Years -50.06%
-9.04 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-9.48%
Growth Rates
1Year 190.15%
3Years 43.48%
5Years 28.78%
7Years 17.60%
10Years 11.55%
Balance Sheet Danaos Corporation
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Current Assets 671 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 514 M
Receivables 92.5 M
Other Current Assets 64.2 M
Non-Current Assets 3.67 B
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 3.56 B
Other Non-Current Assets 117 M
Current Liabilities 169 M
Accounts Payable 29 M
Short-Term Debt 35.2 M
Other Current Liabilities 105 M
Non-Current Liabilities 750 M
Long-Term Debt 700 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 50.3 M
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Danaos Corporation
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Revenue 1.01 B
Cost Of Revenue 398 M
Gross Profit 616 M
Operating Expenses 75.1 M
Operating Income 541 M
Other Expenses 35.8 M
Net Income 505 M
RATIOS
60.74% GROSS MARGIN
60.74%
Averages
1Year 60.74%
3Years 64.60%
5Years 60.90%
7Years 58.35%
10Years 56.06%
53.34% OPERATING MARGIN
53.34%
Averages
1Year 53.34%
3Years 59.59%
5Years 54.79%
7Years 45.18%
10Years 35.81%
49.80% NET MARGIN
49.80%
Averages
1Year 49.80%
3Years 55.10%
5Years 67.63%
7Years 49.11%
10Years 30.94%
14.75% ROE
14.75%
Averages
1Year 14.75%
3Years 18.56%
5Years 23.02%
7Years 16.69%
10Years 7.09%
11.63% ROA
11.63%
Averages
1Year 11.63%
3Years 14.61%
5Years 15.25%
7Years 11.02%
10Years 7.14%
12.85% ROIC
12.85%
Averages
1Year 12.85%
3Years 16.27%
5Years 12.66%
7Years 9.32%
10Years 6.15%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Danaos Corporation
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Net Income 505 M
Depreciation & Amortization 144 M
Capital Expenditures -659 M
Stock-Based Compensation 14.6 M
Change in Working Capital -46.1 M
Others -42.8 M
Free Cash Flow -37.6 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Danaos Corporation
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for DAC of $105 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $105 to a high of $105 .
DAC Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
105 USD 25.44%
DAC Average Price Target Wall Street Target
105 USD 25.44%
DAC Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
105 USD 25.44%
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
1.06% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.85 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
5. COMPETITION

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93.2 USD
GSL
Undervalued 273.54%

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-49.3 USD
ESEA
Overvalued 228.67%

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-220 USD
NMM
Overvalued 668.43%

Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company, engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes worldwide. The company's vessels transport a range of major bulks, including iron ores, coal, and grains, as well as minor bulks, such as bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products.

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342 USD
SBLK
Undervalued 2034.88%

Golden Ocean Group Limited, a shipping company, owns and operates a fleet of dry bulk vessels comprising Newcastlemax, Capesize, Panamax, and Ultramax vessels worldwide.

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91.3 USD
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Undervalued 1173.84%

Diana Shipping Inc. provides shipping transportation services. The company transports a range of dry bulk cargoes, including commodities, such as iron ore, coal, grain, and other materials in shipping routes worldwide.

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5.08 USD
DSX
Undervalued 237.61%
6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Danaos Corporation
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7. News
Danaos Corporation, Inc. (DAC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Danaos Corporation, Inc. (NYSE:DAC ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 14, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Evangelos Chatzis - VP, CFO, Treasurer & Secretary John Coustas - Chairman, President & CEO Conference Call Participants Omar Nokta - Jefferies Operator Good day, and welcome to the Danaos Corporation conference call to discuss the financial results for the 3 months ended March 31, 2025. As a reminder, today's call is being recorded. seekingalpha.com - 1 week ago
Danaos Corporation Reports First Quarter Results for Period Ended March 31, 2025 ATHENS, Greece , May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation ("Danaos") (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of container vessels and drybulk vessels, today reported unaudited results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. Financial Summary Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 and Three Months Ended March 31, 2024  Unaudited ( Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except as otherwise stated ) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 Financial & Operating Metrics Container Vessels Dry bulk Vessels Other Total Container Vessels Dry bulk Vessels Other Total Operating Revenues $236,190 $17,117 - $253,307 $233,411 $20,038 - $253,449 Voyage Expenses, excl. prnewswire.com - 1 week ago
Why J Mintzmyer Is Short Walmart And Long 3 Shipping Stocks Shipping expert J Mintzmyer discusses the current volatility in the shipping sector, and the impact of geopolitical events and tariffs on container ships and tankers. Tanker stocks are particularly attractive due to strong rates and geopolitical factors, while container ship stocks face significant challenges from tariffs and reduced trade volumes. seekingalpha.com - 1 week ago
Danaos Corporation Announces Date for the Release of First Quarter 2025 Results, Conference Call and Webcast ATHENS, Greece , May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, announced today that it will release its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, after the close of the market in New York on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The Company's management team will host a conference call to discuss the results on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. prnewswire.com - 2 weeks ago
Danaos Corporation Announces Upsizing of its Share Repurchase Program by an additional $100 million ATHENS, Greece , April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC) announces that its Board of Directors has approved the upsizing of its common stock repurchase program by an additional $100 million. The Company has already executed on share repurchases of approximately $196 million out of the $200 million existing share repurchase program that is now being upsized to a total of $300 million. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
Danaos: +60% Discount To Book With A Reasonable Yield, Reiterate Buy Danaos Corporation broke a six-quarter streak of missing EPS estimates, ending Q4 2024 with a 41 bps beat and a yield above 4.7%. Despite volatile trading and tariff uncertainties, DAC's fundamentals remain strong with significant revenue growth, fleet expansion, and a $3.4 billion charter backlog. DAC's financial strength, including $671 million in current assets against $169 million in short-term liabilities, makes it a safe-haven investment amidst potential trade disruptions. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Nokia launches Nokia DAC Marketplace to empower industrial enterprises to harness digital transformation Press ReleaseNokia launches Nokia DAC Marketplace to empower industrial enterprises to harness digital transformation DAC Marketplace brings together a wide selection of industrial solutions, including Nokia and third-party devices, applications, and services available worldwide. Customers and partners can easily find and deploy industrial products for their private wireless infrastructures. globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
Danaos Corporation Announces Availability of its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 ATHENS, Greece , March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of containerships, announced today that its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and can be accessed on the company's website, www.danaos.com. Alternatively, shareholders may also request a hard copy of the complete audited financial statements, free of charge, by contacting the company using the contact details provided at the end of this press release. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
Nokia partners with Carrix to introduce private wireless solutions in key U.S. container terminals #MWC25 Press Release Nokia partners with Carrix to introduce private wireless solutions in key U.S. container terminals #MWC25 Nokia DAC helps Carrix enhance operations at several leading marine terminals in the United States. 3 March 2025 Espoo, Finland – Carrix, one of the world's leading independent marine terminal and rail yard operators, is partnering with Nokia to introduce Nokia DAC, a private wireless solution to help enhance the company's operations at several leading marine terminals in the United States, including in Jacksonville, Florida; Long Beach, California; Oakland, California; and Seattle, Washington. globenewswire.com - 2 months ago
Danaos: Stocks This Cheap Don't Come Around Often Danaos trades at 2.8x forward PE ratio, mirroring broader industry challenges, but ignoring its contracted revenue business model that shields it from short-term maritime industry volatility. A strong balance sheet with low debt, and fleet expansion and modernization with eco-friendly vessels, secures DAC's future. DAC's low valuation, growth potential, dividends, and share buybacks present a compelling opportunity for different investment strategies. seekingalpha.com - 3 months ago
Danaos Corporation (DAC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Danaos Corporation (NYSE:DAC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 11, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Evangelos Chatzis - Chief Financial Officer John Coustas - Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Omar Nokta - Jefferies Clement Mullins - Value Investors Edge Operator Good day and welcome to the Danaos Corporation Conference Call to discuss the Financial Results for the Three Months ended December 31, 2024. As a reminder today's call is being recorded. seekingalpha.com - 3 months ago
Danaos Corporation Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2024 ATHENS, Greece , Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaos Corporation ("Danaos") (NYSE: DAC), one of the world's largest independent owners of container vessels and drybulk vessels, today reported unaudited results for the period ended December 31, 2024. Highlights for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2024:  Financial Summary Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 and Three Months Ended December 31, 2023  Unaudited ( Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except as otherwise stated ) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended December 31 , 2024 December 31 , 2023 Financial & Operating Metrics Container Vessels Drybulk Vessels Other Total ContainerVessels Drybulk Vessels Other Total Operating Revenues $237,510 $20,669 - $258,179 $238,924 $10,391 - $249,315 Voyage Expenses, excl. prnewswire.com - 3 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Danaos Corporation DAC

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COUNTRY GR
INDUSTRY Marine Shipping
MARKET CAP $ 1.56 B
Dividend Yield 1.06%
Description Danaos Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates containerships in Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States. The company offers seaborne transportation services, such as chartering its vessels to liner companies. As of February 28, 2022, it had a fleet of 71 containerships aggregating 436,589 twenty-foot equivalent units in capacity. The company was formerly known as Danaos Holdings Limited and changed its name to Danaos Corporation in October 2005. Danaos Corporation was founded in 1963 and is based in Piraeus, Greece.
Contact 14 Akti Kondyli, Piraeus, 185 45 https://www.danaos.com
IPO Date Oct. 16, 2006
Employees 4
Officers Mr. Dimitris Vastarouchas Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Dr. John Coustas Ph.D. Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Mr. Evangelos Chatzis Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Secretary Mr. Filippos Prokopakis Chief Commercial Officer