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Danaos Corporation (DAC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: 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 27.31% | Avg. Invested days 60 | 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 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.74B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 3.88 | 1Y Target Price 101.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 3.88 | 1Y Target Price 101.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.27 | 52 Weeks Range 64.15 - 96.41 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 64.15 - 96.41 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.59% | Basic EPS (TTM) 24.47 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 3.88 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1839753558 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.69 |
Enterprise Value 1839753558 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.69 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.79 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.8 | Shares Outstanding 18309700 | Shares Floating 8713747 |
Shares Outstanding 18309700 | Shares Floating 8713747 | ||
Percent Insiders 52.53 | Percent Institutions 20.09 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Danaos Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Danaos Corporation was founded in 1972. It is one of the worldu2019s largest independent owners of modern, large-size containerships. Throughout its history, Danaos has focused on providing best-in-class services to its liner customers.
Core Business Areas
- Containership Ownership and Chartering: The core business involves owning and chartering containerships to liner companies on fixed-rate time charters. These charters typically range from several months to several years, providing predictable revenue streams.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is headed by Dr. John Coustas, CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Containership Chartering: Danaos provides container ship chartering services to major liner companies. They compete with other independent ship owners and liner companies that own their own vessels. Market share data fluctuates, but Danaos is a significant player based on TEU capacity. Competitors include Costamare, Global Ship Lease, and Seaspan Corporation.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The containership industry is cyclical, influenced by global trade, supply and demand for shipping capacity, and freight rates. Recent trends include increased consolidation among liner companies and a focus on fuel efficiency and environmental regulations.
Positioning
Danaos is positioned as a leading independent owner of large containerships, focusing on long-term charters with reputable liner companies. Its competitive advantage lies in its scale, operational efficiency, and long-standing relationships with its customers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is the global containership charter market, estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. Danaos captures a portion of this TAM through its chartering activities, positioned to benefit from increasing global trade.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large fleet of modern containerships
- Strong relationships with major liner companies
- Experienced management team
- Long-term charter contracts providing stable revenue
- Operational efficiency
Weaknesses
- Reliance on the cyclical containership market
- Exposure to charter renewal risk
- Geographic concentration of operations
- Debt Levels
Opportunities
- Increasing global trade volumes
- Rising demand for larger containerships
- Potential for fleet expansion
- Opportunity to acquire vessels at attractive prices
Threats
- Economic downturns impacting global trade
- Overcapacity in the containership market
- Fluctuations in charter rates
- Increasing fuel costs
- Environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CMRE
- GSL
- SSW
Competitive Landscape
Danaos competes with other independent ship owners and liner companies. Its competitive advantage lies in its modern fleet, operational efficiency, and strong relationships with customers.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Danaos's growth has been driven by fleet expansion and strategic acquisitions, as well as market conditions.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on global trade trends, container shipping demand, and Danaos's ability to secure profitable charter contracts. Analyst estimates vary based on market outlook.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include fleet renewal, strategic acquisitions and focusing on environmental sustainability.
Summary
Danaos Corporation is a major player in the containership charter market with a modern fleet and established customer relationships. Its financial performance is tied to the cyclical nature of the industry, requiring careful management of debt and charter renewals. Future growth depends on global trade trends and strategic initiatives. Danaos needs to watch out for overcapacity and environmental regulations.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
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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