DAC (Danaos) Long-Term Debt: $1,004 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


DAC Danaos Corp DAC
81 GF Score
Price $123.18
GF Value $91.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Danaos Long-Term Debt?

Danaos DAC +0.66% 81 Long-Term Debt is $1,004 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DAC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $91.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Danaos's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,004 Mil.

Danaos's quarterly Long-Term Debt increased from Sep. 2025 ($675 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($872 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($872 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,004 Mil).

Danaos's annual Long-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 ($383 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($700 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($700 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($872 Mil).

Danaos  (NYSE:DAC) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Danaos Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Danaos Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Danaos's Long-Term Debt can be seen below:

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* 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 Long-Term Debt Chart

Danaos Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,017.92 402.44 382.87 699.56 872.08

Danaos Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Long-Term Debt 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 732.19 723.53 675.24 872.08 1,003.51
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of $1,004 Mil mean?
Danaos (DAC) has a Long-Term Debt of $1,004 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Danaos' Long-Term Debt too high?
Danaos' current Long-Term Debt is $1,004 Mil. 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' Long-Term Debt compare to NMM and SBLK?
Danaos' Long-Term Debt of $1,004 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 Long-Term Debt for a Transportation company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Danaos's current Long-Term Debt is $1,004 Mil. 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 $91.21, compared to a current price of $123.18 — trading 35.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is $1,004 Mil. 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 Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Danaos (DAC), the current Long-Term Debt is $1,004 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 Danaos (DAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danaos stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $123.18 is trading 35.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $91.21. GuruFocus considers Danaos to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DAC:

  • Long-Term Debt: $1,004 Mil
  • GF Value™: $91.21 vs. price of $123.18 (35.1% 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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