DFDDF (DFDS AS) Gross Profit: $436 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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DFDDF DFDS AS DFDDF
67 GF Score
Price $20.64
GF Value $23.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is DFDS AS Gross Profit?

DFDS AS DFDDF 67 Gross Profit is $436 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DFDDF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

DFDS AS's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $49 Mil. DFDS AS's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $436 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. DFDS AS's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $49 Mil. DFDS AS's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,137 Mil. Therefore, DFDS AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.28%.

DFDS AS had a gross margin of 4.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of DFDS AS was 19.63%. The lowest was 8.74%. And the median was 15.08%.

Warning Sign:

DFDS AS gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.6%.


DFDS AS  (OTCPK:DFDDF) Gross Profit 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

DFDS AS had a gross margin of 4.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage


DFDS AS Gross Profit Related Terms


DFDS AS Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DFDS AS's Gross Profit 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.

DFDS AS Gross Profit Chart

DFDS AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Profit
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DFDS AS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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DFDS AS Gross Profit Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, DFDS AS's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.


DFDS AS Gross Profit vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DFDS AS's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DFDS AS's Gross Profit falls into.


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DFDS AS Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

DFDS AS's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=4851.844 - 4427.913
=424

DFDS AS's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=1137.302 - 1088.58
=49

Gross Profit 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 $436 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

DFDS AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=49 / 1137.302
=4.28 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of $436 Mil mean?
DFDS AS (DFDDF) has a Gross Profit of $436 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on DFDS AS and its competitors.
Is DFDS AS's Gross Profit too high?
DFDS AS's current Gross Profit is $436 Mil. Overall, DFDS AS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFDS AS's Gross Profit compare to competitors?
DFDS AS's Gross Profit of $436 Mil 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 Gross Profit for a Transportation company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on DFDS AS and its competitors. DFDS AS's current Gross Profit is $436 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFDS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS (DFDDF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.79, compared to a current price of $20.64 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $436 Mil. DFDS AS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DFDS AS (DFDDF), the current Gross Profit is $436 Mil 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 DFDS AS (DFDDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.64 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.79. GuruFocus considers DFDS AS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFDDF:

  • Gross Profit: $436 Mil
  • GF Value™: $23.79 vs. price of $20.64 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs

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


DFDS AS Business Description

Address Marmorvej 18, Copenhagen, DNK, DK-2100
DFDS AS is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Denmark. The two main divisions are the ferry division and the logistics division. The ferry division operates ferry routes around Europe, transporting freight, passengers, and passenger cruise ferries. The logistics division provides transport solutions for full and part loads as well as contract logistics solutions, including warehousing. Its main customers include manufacturers of industrial goods. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the ferry division. It has a presence in geographical markets such as the North Sea, the Mediterranean, the Baltic and Channel, Continental, Nordic, and the UK/Ireland.
67GF Score

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