Danaos (FRA:DVW1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.19 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 75% Above Median

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FRA:DVW1 Danaos Corp FRA:DVW1
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Price €128.60
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What is Danaos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Danaos FRA:DVW1 +0.94% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates FRA:DVW1 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 707 Transportation companies, Danaos ranks better than 52.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), Danaos's current share price is €128.60. Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €107.64. Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:DVW1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.68   Max: 1.41
Current: 1.24

During the past years, Danaos's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.41. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.68.

FRA:DVW1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
52.33% of 707 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:DVW1: 1.24

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Danaos's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €193.436. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €107.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Danaos  (FRA:DVW1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Danaos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Danaos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

Danaos Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.00 0.62 0.78 0.77 0.82

Danaos Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 0.78 0.80 0.82 0.95 1.00

FRA:DVW1 vs NMM, ZIM, SBLK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Danaos Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Danaos's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=128.60/107.64
=1.19

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Danaos's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=193.436/126.7200*126.7200
=193.436

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 126.7200.

Danaos Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 105.139 99.878 133.395
201612 58.951 100.110 74.621
201703 56.421 100.770 70.951
201706 56.070 101.138 70.252
201709 55.182 100.882 69.316
201712 59.117 100.762 74.346
201803 58.533 100.534 73.779
201806 62.634 102.121 77.722
201809 49.596 101.982 61.627
201812 39.852 101.330 49.838
201903 42.131 101.482 52.609
201906 43.491 101.837 54.118
201909 46.771 101.906 58.160
201912 32.011 102.120 39.722
202003 32.990 101.479 41.196
202006 34.024 100.239 43.012
202009 34.239 99.886 43.437
202012 41.628 99.751 52.883
202103 55.367 99.817 70.289
202106 69.030 101.270 86.378
202109 79.346 102.095 98.484
202112 89.197 104.853 107.799
202203 105.407 108.651 122.936
202206 109.964 113.517 122.754
202209 120.838 114.371 133.885
202212 118.773 112.428 133.872
202303 123.723 113.620 137.988
202306 130.351 115.515 142.995
202309 139.004 116.234 151.544
202312 142.436 116.364 155.112
202403 149.677 117.285 161.718
202406 157.373 118.129 168.819
202409 157.822 119.650 167.147
202412 172.250 119.360 182.871
202503 173.990 120.133 183.530
202506 170.112 121.399 177.569
202509 172.661 121.950 179.415
202512 177.476 122.450 183.665
202603 186.148 124.820 188.982
202606 193.436 126.720 193.436

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 mean?
Danaos (FRA:DVW1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Danaos' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #337 out of 707 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Danaos' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Danaos' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.41. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Danaos' value of 1.19 is 6.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danaos ranks #337 out of 707 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Danaos has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danaos' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NMM and ZIM?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #337 out of 707 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Danaos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Danaos' value of 1.19 is 6.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Danaos' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Danaos 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 707 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Danaos's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 is 6.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danaos's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. 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 (FRA:DVW1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.66, compared to a current price of €128.60 — trading 61.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 6.3% below the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Danaos' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Danaos (FRA:DVW1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Aug. 26, 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 (FRA:DVW1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danaos stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €128.60 is trading 61.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.66. GuruFocus considers Danaos to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DVW1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.19 (75% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
  • GF Value™: €79.66 vs. price of €128.60 (61.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.3% below the Transportation median (#337 of 707)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DVW1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Danaos Business Description

Other Exchanges DAC:USA
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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