DAC Danaos PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Danaos stock stands at 3.04 as of Apr 1, 2025. This results from the current EPS of $26.15 and stock price of $79.54. An increase of 4.7% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 2.9 of the last 4 quarters.

DAC PE ratio history

How has DAC's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Danaos has been 3.08. The current 3.04 PE ratio is comparable to the historical average. In the past ten years, DAC's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2015 quarter at 17.92, with a price of $90.3 and an EPS of $5.04. The Mar 2020 quarter recorded the bottom point at 0.55, with a price of $4 and an EPS of $7.24.

Today
3.04
Average
3.08
Median
2.3
Minimum
0.55
Maximum
17.92

Danaos PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 196.4% in 2020

Maximum annual decrease: -56.23% in 2021

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 3.06 20% $80.07 $26.15
2023 2.55 32.12% $74.06 $28.99
2022 1.93 34.03% $52.66 $27.3
2021 1.44 -56.23% $74.65 $51.75
2020 3.29 196.4% $21.43 $6.51
2019 1.11 N/A $9.18 $8.29
2018 N/A N/A $10.5 -$3.1
2017 1.9 N/A $20.3 $10.7
2016 N/A N/A $37.1 -$46.76
2015 5.6 N/A $83.86 $14.98
2014 N/A N/A $76.58 -$0.56
2013 14.41 N/A $68.6 $4.76
2012 N/A N/A $38.5 -$13.44
2011 27.92 N/A $46.9 $1.68
2010 N/A N/A $52.36 -$19.04

Danaos PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 3.06 2.68% $80.07 $26.15
Sep 2024 2.98 -4.79% $86.74 $29.12
Jun 2024 3.13 28.28% $92.36 $29.52
Mar 2024 2.44 -4.31% $72.2 $29.54
Dec 2023 2.55 10.87% $74.06 $28.99
Sep 2023 2.3 -12.88% $66.22 $28.79
Jun 2023 2.64 -11.11% $66.79 $25.32
Mar 2023 2.97 53.89% $54.62 $18.4
Dec 2022 1.93 -3.5% $52.66 $27.3
Sep 2022 2 11.73% $55.68 $27.85
Jun 2022 1.79 -7.25% $63.1 $35.23
Mar 2022 1.93 34.03% $102.58 $53.15
Dec 2021 1.44 -19.55% $74.65 $51.75
Sep 2021 1.79 -14.35% $81.9 $45.63
Jun 2021 2.09 -16.06% $76.79 $36.7

DAC average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of DAC for the past years

The current PE ratio of DAC is greater than its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 10-year average.

3-year avg
2.53
5-year avg
2.24
10-year avg
3.08
15-year avg
8.56

DAC PE vs peers

What is DAC's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peers CMRE and DSX, DAC's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than NMM's and ESEA's. Danaos's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 8.91.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
ESEA Euroseas Ltd 1.96 $221.14M
NMM Navios Maritime Partners L.P. 2.8 $1.17B
DAC Danaos Corporation 3.04 $1.51B
CMRE Costamare Inc 4.21 $1.23B
DSX Diana Shipping Inc 26.67 $190.54M

Frequently asked questions

What is Danaos's PE ratio?

DAC's price to earnings ratio is 3.04 as of Apr 1, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Danaos (DAC)?

Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for DAC stock is 2.53.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Danaos (DAC)?

Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for DAC stock is 2.24.

What is the highest PE ratio for DAC?

In the last ten years, the Jun 2015 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 17.92.

How does the current PE ratio for DAC compare to its historical average?

DAC's price to earnings ratio is currently 1.3% below its 10-year historical average.

Why is Danaos's PE ratio so low?

DAC's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.

How is DAC's PE ratio calculated (Danaos PE ratio formula)?

The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Danaos's stock price is $79.54. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $26.15. Therefore, Danaos's P/E ratio for today is 3.04. PE RATIO(3.04) = STOCK PRICE($79.54) / TTM EPS($26.15)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.