DAC (Danaos) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $17.26 (As of Mar. 2026)


DAC Danaos Corp DAC
81 GF Score
Price $123.18
GF Value $91.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Danaos Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Danaos DAC +0.66% 81 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $17.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DAC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $91.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Danaos's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.631. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $17.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Danaos's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -11.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -5.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 21.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Danaos was 55.30% per year. The lowest was -5.60% per year. And the median was 27.90% per year.

As of today (2026-07-02), Danaos's current stock price is $123.18. Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.26. Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 7.14.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Danaos was 9.88. The lowest was 1.85. And the median was 4.15.


Danaos  (NYSE:DAC) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=123.18/17.26
=7.14

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Danaos was 9.88. The lowest was 1.85. And the median was 4.15.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Danaos Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Danaos Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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.

Danaos Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Danaos Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.12 21.57 21.84 19.94 18.16

Danaos Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 19.42 19.41 18.72 18.16 17.26

DAC vs NMM, SBLK, CMRE: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Danaos Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Danaos Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Danaos's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.631/122.4494*122.4494
=0.631

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 122.4494.

Danaos Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 9.024 100.121 11.037
201609 11.355 99.878 13.921
201612 4.659 100.110 5.699
201703 5.456 100.770 6.630
201706 5.689 101.138 6.888
201709 5.697 100.882 6.915
201712 5.669 100.762 6.889
201803 4.446 100.534 5.415
201806 2.427 102.121 2.910
201809 4.642 101.982 5.574
201812 3.177 101.330 3.839
201903 3.763 101.482 4.540
201906 2.839 101.837 3.414
201909 3.387 101.906 4.070
201912 2.407 102.120 2.886
202003 0.532 101.479 0.642
202006 0.199 100.239 0.243
202009 2.491 99.886 3.054
202012 0.726 99.751 0.891
202103 4.242 99.817 5.204
202106 5.044 101.270 6.099
202109 -7.713 102.095 -9.251
202112 1.956 104.853 2.284
202203 5.668 108.651 6.388
202206 20.234 113.517 21.826
202209 7.761 114.371 8.309
202212 2.047 112.428 2.229
202303 5.988 113.620 6.453
202306 6.422 115.515 6.807
202309 2.602 116.234 2.741
202312 0.318 116.364 0.335
202403 1.489 117.285 1.555
202406 -3.251 118.129 -3.370
202409 -4.192 119.650 -4.290
202412 4.097 119.360 4.203
202503 2.565 120.133 2.614
202506 7.689 121.399 7.756
202509 4.152 121.946 4.169
202512 4.471 122.449 4.471
202603 0.631 122.449 0.631

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $17.26 mean?
Danaos (DAC) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $17.26 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors.
Is Danaos' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Danaos' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $17.26. 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' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to NMM and SBLK?
Danaos' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $17.26 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Transportation company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. Danaos's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $17.26. 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 $91.21, compared to a current price of $123.18 — trading 35.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $17.26. Danaos' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Danaos (DAC), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $17.26 as of Mar. 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 Danaos (DAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danaos stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $123.18 is trading 35.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $91.21. GuruFocus considers Danaos to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DAC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $17.26
  • GF Value™: $91.21 vs. price of $123.18 (35.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 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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