Danaos (DAC) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Danaos Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $94.31
High: $96.40
on August 8, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $65.40
High: $96.47
on April 9, 2025
on August 6, 2025
All-Time High: $563.64 on July 23, 2007
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$1.7B
EPS
24.45
P/E Ratio (TTM)
3.87
Forward P/E
3.44
P/B Ratio
0.48
PEG Ratio
3.44
Div. Yield
2.85%
ROE
13.38%
Beta
1.417
Debt to Equity
21.19
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
56.55%
Operating Margin
47.89%
Profit Margin
44.62%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
7.35%
Return on Equity (TTM)
13.38%
EBITDA
$674.5M
Net Income (TTM)
$459.5M
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$54.24
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.40%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
-7.30%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$2.50
Current Dividend Yield
2.85%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
1.12%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$2.63
3-Year Total Dividends
$7.90
Ex-Dividend Date
February 24, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danaos DAC | 1.73B Small-cap | 3.75% | 5.66% | 13.22% | 16.90% | 14.15% | 17.54% | 25.54% | 1,617.42% |
| Kirby KEX | 5.59B Mid-cap | 4.31% | -14.91% | -4.11% | -7.47% | -5.10% | -14.61% | 46.93% | 105.02% |
| Matson MATX | 3.42B Mid-cap | -0.61% | -4.74% | 8.24% | -22.80% | -22.04% | -16.84% | 22.73% | 167.73% |
| Zim Integrated ZIM | 1.87B Small-cap | 0.52% | -6.12% | 8.77% | -19.98% | -33.50% | -15.39% | -70.11% | 28.63% |
| Golden Ocean GOGL | 1.79B Small-cap | 1.79% | 6.77% | 11.66% | -8.29% | -8.78% | -26.99% | -26.42% | 105.80% |
| Costamare CMRE | 1.56B Small-cap | 3.70% | 13.53% | 37.02% | 0.95% | -21.04% | -23.47% | -10.87% | 96.32% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
52.53%
Institutional Ownership
19.36%
Shares Short
482K
Short Ratio
4.75
Short % of Shares Outstanding
5.55%
Average 10-Day Volume
69K
Average 90-Day Volume
73K
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is DAC's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Danaos reached a high of $96.47 (on August 6, 2025) and a low of $65.40 (on April 9, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for DAC?
- Curious about Danaos's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 1.73B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 3.87, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 3.44.
- Does DAC pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Danaos is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 2.85%, and the company has paid an average of $2.63 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Danaos's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Danaos, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Kirby
KEX5.59B Industrials Marine Shipping -14.61% 46.93% Matson
MATX3.42B Industrials Marine Shipping -16.84% 22.73% Zim Integrated
ZIM1.87B Industrials Marine Shipping -15.39% -70.11% Golden Ocean
GOGL1.79B Industrials Marine Shipping -26.99% -26.42% Costamare
CMRE1.56B Industrials Marine Shipping -23.47% -10.87% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Danaos Corporation? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Danaos's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 13.38%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 21.19, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 56.55%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for DAC?
- Looking at Danaos's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $1B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 6.40%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -7.30%.
- How much of DAC stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Danaos stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 52.53% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 19.36%.
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