DFDDF (DFDS AS) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.24 (As of Jun. 2026) — 55% Below Median

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DFDDF DFDS AS DFDDF
69 GF Score
Price $21.50
GF Value $27.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is DFDS AS Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow?

DFDS AS DFDDF 69 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.24 as of Jun. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates DFDDF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 693 Transportation companies, DFDS AS ranks better than 53.1% on this metric.

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.

DFDS AS's Capital Expenditure for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-46.22 Mil. Its Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $191.05 Mil.

Hence, DFDS AS's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.24.


DFDS AS  (OTCPK:DFDDF) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Explanation

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.

Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.


DFDS AS Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms


DFDS AS Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DFDS AS's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* 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.

DFDS AS Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart

DFDS AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow
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DFDS AS Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.34 0.70 0.48 0.49 0.24

DFDS AS Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, DFDS AS's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.


DFDS AS Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DFDS AS's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DFDS AS's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.


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DFDS AS Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation

DFDS AS's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-247.084) / 517.371
=0.48

DFDS AS's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-46.223) / 191.054
=0.24

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* 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.

What does a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.24 mean?
DFDS AS (DFDDF) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.24 as of Jun. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on DFDS AS and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, DFDS AS's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.44 to 0.89. According to the industry distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #325 out of 693 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is DFDS AS's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
DFDS AS's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.24 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 0.89. The Transportation industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.48. DFDS AS's value of 0.24 is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #325 out of 693 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DFDS AS has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFDS AS's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #325 out of 693 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This puts DFDS AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.48. DFDS AS's value of 0.24 is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, DFDS AS's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.44 to 0.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.48, DFDS AS has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Transportation company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Transportation companies is 0.48, based on 693 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DFDS AS's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.24 is 50% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on DFDS AS and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DFDS AS's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.24, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFDS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS (DFDDF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.11, compared to a current price of $21.50 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.24, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 50% below the Transportation industry median of 0.48. DFDS AS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DFDS AS (DFDDF), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.24 as of Jun. 2026. 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 DFDS AS (DFDDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $21.50 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.11. GuruFocus considers DFDS AS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFDDF:

  • Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.24 (55% below median its 10-year median of 0.53)
  • GF Value™: $27.11 vs. price of $21.50 (20.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50% below the Transportation median (#325 of 693)

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DFDS AS Business Description

Address Marmorvej 18, Copenhagen, DNK, DK-2100
DFDS AS is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Denmark. The two main divisions are the ferry division and the logistics division. The ferry division operates ferry routes around Europe, transporting freight, passengers, and passenger cruise ferries. The logistics division provides transport solutions for full and part loads as well as contract logistics solutions, including warehousing. Its main customers include manufacturers of industrial goods. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the ferry division. It has a presence in geographical markets such as the North Sea, the Mediterranean, the Baltic and Channel, Continental, Nordic, and the UK/Ireland.
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