Castor Maritime Inc (CTRM)vsDanaos Corporation (DAC)
CTRM
Castor Maritime Inc
$1.96
+3.70%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $17.97M
DAC
Danaos Corporation
$142.07
+2.50%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Danaos Corporation generates 1161% more annual revenue ($1.04B vs $82.73M). CTRM leads profitability with a 103.2% profit margin vs 49.8%. CTRM trades at a lower P/E of 0.6x. DAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CTRM
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
DAC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$8.24
Current Price
$1.96
$6.28 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DAC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 103 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 62.7% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.3%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
4.5% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CTRM
The strongest argument for CTRM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 103.2% and operating margin at 10.6%.
Bull Case : DAC
The strongest argument for DAC centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 49.8% and operating margin at 49.3%. PEG of 0.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CTRM
The primary concerns for CTRM are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : DAC
The primary concerns for DAC are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CTRM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
CTRM is growing revenue faster at 4.5% — sustainability is the question.
CTRM generates stronger free cash flow (8M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MARINE SHIPPING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DAC scores higher overall (73/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 49.8% margins. CTRM offers better value entry with a 72.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Castor Maritime Inc
INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Castor Maritime Inc., is dedicated to shipping dry bulk cargo worldwide. The company is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus.
Danaos Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Danaos Corporation owns and operates container ships in Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States. The company is headquartered in Piraeus, Greece.
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