DanaosDAC +0.35%81 EBIT per Share is $30.78 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DAC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Transportation companies, Danaos ranks worse than 61.81% on this metric.
Danaos's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.35.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $30.78.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Danaos was 3.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 22.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Danaos's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
DAC'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.5 Med: -1 Max: 51.4
Current: -3.5
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Danaos was 51.40% per year. The lowest was -29.50% per year. And the median was -1.00% per year.
DAC's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 61.81% of 817
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs DAC: -3.50
Danaos's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $152 Mil.
Danaos (NYSE:DAC) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Danaos EBIT per Share Related Terms
Danaos EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Danaos's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $30.78
* 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 (DAC) has a EBIT per Share of $30.78 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #505 out of 817 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Danaos' EBIT per Share too high?
Danaos' current EBIT per Share is $30.78. The Transportation industry median EBIT per Share is 4.20. Danaos' value of $30.78 is 632.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danaos ranks #505 out of 817 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EBIT per Share compare to NMM and SBLK?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #505 out of 817 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Danaos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 4.20. Danaos' value of $30.78 is 632.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Transportation company?
The median EBIT per Share among Transportation companies is 4.20, based on 817 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Danaos's current EBIT per Share of $30.78 is 632.9% above 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBIT per Share is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danaos's current EBIT per Share is $30.78. 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 $92.06, compared to a current price of $123.45 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $30.78 and 632.9% above the Transportation industry median of 4.20. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Danaos (DAC), the current EBIT per Share is $30.78 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 $123.45 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $92.06.
GuruFocus considers Danaos to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAC:
EBIT per Share: $30.78
GF Value™: $92.06 vs. price of $123.45 (34.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 632.9% above the Transportation median (#505 of 817)
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 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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