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Danaos Corporation (DAC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: DAC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $101.5
1 Year Target Price $101.5
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 23.21% | Avg. Invested days 58 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.68B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 3.77 | 1Y Target Price 101.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 3.77 | 1Y Target Price 101.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.42 | 52 Weeks Range 64.15 - 95.60 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 64.15 - 95.60 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.70% | Basic EPS (TTM) 24.37 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-04 | When Before Market | Estimate 6.66 | Actual 6.36 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 44.62% | Operating Margin (TTM) 47.89% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.35% | Return on Equity (TTM) 13.38% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 3.77 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1790683685 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.64 |
Enterprise Value 1790683685 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.64 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.74 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.73 | Shares Outstanding 18309700 | Shares Floating 8713747 |
Shares Outstanding 18309700 | Shares Floating 8713747 | ||
Percent Insiders 52.53 | Percent Institutions 19.45 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Danaos Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Danaos Corporation was founded in 1972 by Dr. John Coustas. It is one of the worldu2019s largest independent owners of modern, large-size containerships. The company has expanded significantly through acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
Core Business Areas
- Containership Ownership: Owns and charters containerships to liner companies under multi-year, fixed-rate time charters.
Leadership and Structure
Dr. John Coustas is the CEO. The company has a board of directors overseeing its operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Containership Chartering: Provides containerships for charter to major liner companies. Market share is dependent on the specific routes and vessel sizes, varying across the global shipping market. Competitors include Costamare, Global Ship Lease.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The containership industry is cyclical, driven by global trade, supply and demand for shipping capacity, and freight rates.
Positioning
Danaos is positioned as a leading independent owner of large containerships, focusing on long-term charters with major liner companies. Competitive advantage comes from its scale, modern fleet, and strong relationships with customers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global containership market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Danaos's TAM includes the addressable charter market for large containerships, which positions them to capture a certain percent of the total market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Modern, fuel-efficient fleet
- Long-term charters providing stable revenue
- Experienced management team
- Strong relationships with major liner companies
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Dependence on the containership market cycle
- Exposure to fluctuations in charter rates
- Geopolitical Risks
Opportunities
- Increasing global trade
- Growing demand for larger containerships
- Consolidation in the liner shipping industry
- Potential for fleet expansion through acquisitions or newbuilds
Threats
- Economic downturns reducing trade volumes
- Oversupply of containership capacity
- Increased fuel costs
- Regulatory changes impacting the shipping industry
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CMRE
- GSL
- DAC
Competitive Landscape
Danaos benefits from its fleet size and long-term contracts, but faces pressure from competition in pricing and service offerings. All competitors deal with the same global market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Danaos has grown through fleet expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates depend on the state of global shipping and future charter rates. Danaos is expected to maintain positive performance if global trade grows. It's important to note that predictions change.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on maintaining a modern fleet and securing long-term charters. The company also focuses on deleveraging its balance sheet.
Summary
Danaos Corporation is a significant player in the containership industry, supported by long-term contracts and a modern fleet. Its strengths lie in its operational scale and stable revenue streams. High debt levels and cyclicality of the shipping industry are key risks. The company's continued focus on fleet modernization and deleveraging is vital for sustainable growth.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change, impacting the accuracy of the information provided.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Danaos Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-10-06 | Chairman, President & CEO Dr. John Koustas Ph.D. | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Marine Shipping | Full time employees 4 | Website https://www.danaos.com |
Full time employees 4 | Website https://www.danaos.com | ||
Danaos Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates containerships and drybulk vessels in Australia, Europe, and the United States. It operates in two segments, Container Vessels and Drybulk Vessels. The company provides seaborne transportation services by operating vessels in the containership and drybulk sectors of the shipping industry. As of February 28, 2025, it had a fleet of 74 containerships aggregating 471,477 TEUs, 15 under construction containerships aggregating 128,220 TEUs, and 10 Capesize bulk carriers aggregating 1,760,861 DWT. 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.
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