Danaos Corporation (DAC) Stock
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About Danaos Corporation
Danaos Corporation (DAC) stock trades at $158.34 with a market capitalization of $2.88B. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 5.60, price-to-book of 0.74, price-to-sales of 2.86. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $83.56 and $170.22, and currently trades 7.0% below its 52-week high. It pays a dividend yielding 14.47%.
On profitability, Danaos Corporation generates a return on equity (ROE) of 13.97%, return on capital employed of 9.64%, an operating margin of 48.30%, a net profit margin of 51.26%.
Danaos Corporation by the numbers, 2016–2025
Between 2016 and 2025 Danaos Corporation reported revenue of $498.0M rising to $1.0B, a change of +109.2% across 10 years. Compounded, revenue has grown 17.7% a year over five years, 1.6% over three, 2.8% over the last twelve months. Net profit rose to $495.0M.
Operating margin went from -42.7% in 2016 to 47.9% in 2025, a gain of 90.5 percentage points. The most recent net margin is 51.26%. On a trailing twelve-month basis to Jun '26, revenue is $1.1B and net profit $541.0M.
Borrowings fell from $2.5B to $1.2B, cash from operations was $619.0M in the latest year, positive in 10 of the last 10.
Return on equity has averaged 23.8% over five years, and was 13.0% in the most recent year.
The share price itself has compounded at 16.2% a year over five years, 30.4% over three, 49.7% over the last year. Past price movement is history, not a forecast.
Figures are as reported and in the company's own reporting currency. They describe what has already happened and carry no implication about what follows.
Danaos Corporation (DAC) — frequently asked questions
What is Danaos Corporation (DAC) stock price today?
Danaos Corporation (DAC) is currently trading at $158.34, up 0.34% today.
What is DAC P/E ratio?
Danaos Corporation's P/E ratio is 5.60. This is below the typical market average of roughly 18-22x. A low P/E can reflect a lower valuation, slower expected growth, or both.
What is DAC return on equity (ROE)?
Danaos Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 13.97%. ROE measures net income relative to shareholders' equity. This is within the typical market range of roughly 12-15%.
What is Danaos Corporation's market cap?
Danaos Corporation has a market capitalization of $2.88B.
Does DAC pay a dividend?
Yes. Danaos Corporation currently yields 14.47%. Yield moves with the share price, so it changes daily even when the payment does not.
How much debt does DAC carry?
Danaos Corporation has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30. That compares total borrowings with shareholders' equity: a figure under 1 means equity exceeds debt.
What is DAC's profit margin?
Danaos Corporation reports a net profit margin of 51.26% — the share of revenue left after every cost, including tax and interest.
What sector is DAC in?
Danaos Corporation is classified under Industrials, in the Marine Shipping industry. Ratios are most informative compared with other companies in the same industry rather than across the whole market.
Which exchange is DAC listed on?
Danaos Corporation trades on NYSE under the ticker DAC.
What is DAC's 52-week range?
Over the last year Danaos Corporation has traded between $83.56 and $170.22.
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