DAC (Danaos) Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD): 0.00 (As of . 20)

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DAC Danaos Corp DAC
81 GF Score
Price $129.50
GF Value $91.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Danaos Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD)?

Danaos DAC -0.07% 81 Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is 0.00 as of . 20. GuruFocus rates DAC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $91.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

The historical rank and industry rank for Danaos's Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) or its related term are showing as below:

DAC's Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median:
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) only.

Danaos  (NYSE:DAC) Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) Explanation

Vessel operating expenses includes the costs below:
(1) crew wages and travel; (2) management fees; (3) hull and machinery and P&I insurance premiums; (4) stores; (5) lubricants; (6) spare parts; (7) maintenance and repairs; (8) survey and certification; and (9) drydocking. Running costs are calculated as a fixed daily cost.

Danaos Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) Related Terms

Danaos Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Danaos's Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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DAC vs NMM, SBLK, CMRE: Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Danaos's Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD), along with its competitors' market caps and Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) of 0.00 mean?
Danaos (DAC) has a Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) of 0.00 as of . 20.
Is Danaos' Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) too high?
Danaos' current Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is 0.00. Overall, Danaos has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danaos' Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) compare to NMM and SBLK?
Danaos' Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) for a Transportation company?
A good Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) mean?
A high Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Danaos's current Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danaos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danaos (DAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $91.20, compared to a current price of $129.50 — trading 42% above its estimated fair value. The current Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is 0.00. Danaos' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) calculated?
Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Danaos (DAC), the current Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD) is 0.00 as of . 20. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Danaos (DAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danaos stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $129.50 is trading 42% above its estimated GF Value™ of $91.20. GuruFocus considers Danaos to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DAC:

  • Average Vessel Operating Expense (USD): 0.00
  • GF Value™: $91.20 vs. price of $129.50 (42% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Danaos Business Description

Other Exchanges DVW1:Germany
Address c/o Danaos Shipping Co. Ltd, 14 Akti Kondyli, Piraeus, GRC, 185 45
Danaos Corp is an international owner of containerships. It provides international seaborne transportation services by operating vessels in the containership sector of the shipping industry. The company's customers include HMM, MSC, Yang Ming, Hapag Lloyd, ZIM, Maersk, COSCO, OOCL, ONE, PIL, Sealead, Niledutch, Samudera, OSC, and Arkas. Geographically, the company operates in Australia, Asia, Europe, and America, with maximum revenue from the Australia-Asia region. It has two reporting segments: Container vessels and Drybulk vessels segment. It generates the majority of its revenue from Container vessels.
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