Danaos Corporation (DAC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Danaos Corporation stock (DAC) is currently trading at $113.19. Danaos Corporation PE ratio is 4.17. Danaos Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.95. Analyst consensus price target for DAC is $109.00. WallStSmart rates DAC as Buy.
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- Danaos Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- DAC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- DAC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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DAC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Danaos Corporation (DAC)
DAC trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $1252.37, offering a 92% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Danaos Corporation (DAC) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, operating margin, price/sales. Concerns around revenue growth. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Danaos Corporation (DAC) Key Strengths (7)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Keeps $46 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Earnings per share surging 36.50% year-over-year
Keeps $47 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
Paying $1.95 for every $1 of annual revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Danaos Corporation (DAC) Areas to Watch (3)
Revenue growing slowly at 3.10% annually
Low institutional interest, mostly retail-driven
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Danaos Corporation (DAC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 78/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 3.7/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.12), Price/Sales (1.95), Price/Book (0.54) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 45.70%, Profit Margin at 47.40%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 36.50%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Institutional Own., Return on Equity. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 3.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 13.70%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 13.70% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 3.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
The combination of PEG Ratio and Operating Margin makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Revenue Growth, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B+ grade.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
DAC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
DAC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.95x trades 141% above its historical average of 0.81x (88th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 42% below its historical high of 3.37x set in Aug 2021, and 6400% above its historical low of 0.03x in Dec 2018. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Danaos Corporation (DAC) · INDUSTRIALS › MARINE SHIPPING
The Big Picture
Danaos Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 1.0B with 3% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 47.4%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Profit margin of 47.4% and operating margin of 45.7% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Generating 65M in free cash flow and 163M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.1%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor MARINE SHIPPING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Danaos Corporation.
Bottom Line
Danaos Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Danaos Corporation(DAC)
NYSE
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.