DAC (Danaos) GF Score: 81/100 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — 16% Above Median


DAC Danaos Corp DAC
81 GF Score
Price $123.02
GF Value $92.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Danaos GF Score?

Danaos DAC -1.09% 81 GF Score is 81 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 70.00. 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.

Danaos has the GF Score of 81, which implies that the company might have Good outperformance potential.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 7/10
2. Profitability Rank : 8/10
3. Growth Rank : 6/10
4. GF Value Rank : 5/10
5. Momentum Rank : 6/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Danaos might have Good outperformance potential.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Danaos  (NYSE:DAC) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

Danaos GF Score Related Terms

DAC vs NMM, CMRE, ZIM: GF Score Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Danaos's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Danaos's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Danaos's GF Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Score →
What does a GF Score of 81 mean?
Danaos (DAC) has a GF Score of 81 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 70.00. Over the past decade, Danaos' GF Score has ranged from 52.00 to 89.00.
Is Danaos' GF Score too high?
Danaos' current GF Score of 81 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 70.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.00 to a high of 89.00. 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' GF Score compare to NMM and CMRE?
Danaos' GF Score of 81 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Danaos' own GF Score has ranged from 52.00 to 89.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Transportation company?
A good GF Score depends on the Transportation industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. Danaos's current GF Score is 81, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 70.00. 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 $92.06, compared to a current price of $123.02 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 81, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 70.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Danaos (DAC), the current GF Score is 81 as of Jun. 28, 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 $123.02 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $92.06. GuruFocus considers Danaos to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DAC:

  • GF Score: 81 (16% above median its 10-year median of 70.00)
  • GF Value™: $92.06 vs. price of $123.02 (33.6% 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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