DanaosDAC -1.73%81 Gross Margin % is 59.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 55.58. GuruFocus rates DAC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, Danaos ranks better than 91.68% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Danaos's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $152 Mil. Danaos's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $254 Mil. Therefore, Danaos's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Danaos's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DAC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.02 Med: 55.58 Max: 66.94
Current: 59.06
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Danaos was 66.94%. The lowest was 48.02%. And the median was 55.58%.
DAC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.68% of 985
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs DAC: 59.06
Danaos had a gross margin of 59.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Danaos was 2.00% per year.
Danaos (NYSE:DAC) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Danaos had a gross margin of 59.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Danaos Gross Margin % Related Terms
Danaos Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Danaos's Gross Margin % 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Danaos's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Danaos's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Danaos's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Danaos (DAC) has a Gross Margin % of 59.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.58. Over the past decade, Danaos' Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.02 to 66.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #82 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Danaos' Gross Margin % too high?
Danaos' current Gross Margin % of 59.97% is near median its 10-year median of 55.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.02 to a high of 66.94. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Danaos' value of 59.97% is 193.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danaos ranks #82 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Gross Margin % compare to NMM and CMRE?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #82 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Danaos in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Danaos' value of 59.97% is 193.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Danaos' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.02 to 66.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.58 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Danaos has consistently been above 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 Gross Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Danaos's current Gross Margin % of 59.97% is 193.7% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danaos's current Gross Margin % is 59.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.58. 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 $92.04, compared to a current price of $125.29 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.58 and 193.7% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Danaos' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Danaos (DAC), the current Gross Margin % is 59.97% 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 $125.29 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $92.04.
GuruFocus considers Danaos to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAC:
Gross Margin %: 59.97% (near median its 10-year median of 55.58)
GF Value™: $92.04 vs. price of $125.29 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 193.7% above the Transportation median (#82 of 985)
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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