Danaos Corporation

As of June 30, 2026, Danaos Corporation carries a market capitalization of 2.23B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.21B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Danaos Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 9, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Danaos Corporation has 18.20M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Danaos Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 4.13. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.12, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 0.55.

As of June 30, 2026, Danaos Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 3.26 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.09 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 4.32 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Danaos Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 9.20, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 2.21B versus a market cap of 2.23B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Danaos Corporation maintains a current ratio of 9.30, meaning it holds 9.3x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 29.84, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 15.68 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Danaos Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 14.14, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 10.62 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 10.85, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 12.14, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 275,491.35 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 3,829.75, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 19.43 indicates how many times Danaos Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Danaos Corporation's stock has gained approximately 82.25% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 156.19, while the 200-day moving average is 128.95.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Danaos Corporation generated 1.06B in revenue and converted that into 540.80M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 29.54. EBITDA reached 676.18M, while operating income came in at 510.90M.

As of June 30, 2026, Danaos Corporation holds 1.23B in cash and equivalents against 1.21B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 202.45M. Total book value stands at 4.06B, with working capital of 1.24B providing operational flexibility.

Danaos Corporation produced 715.61M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -518.95M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 196.66M - equivalent to 10.77 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Danaos Corporation posted a gross margin of 59.31, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 48.42 and net profit margin of 51.26 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Danaos Corporation paid dividends of 3.55 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 11.99 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 8.78, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -15.14, meaning Danaos Corporation raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Danaos Corporation's most recent stock split took place on May 2, 2019 with a 14:1 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Danaos Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 2.65, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.