DanaosDAC -1.73%81 Market Cap is $2,281 Mil as of Jun. 24, 2026. 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 1,033 Transportation companies, Danaos ranks better than 81.22% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Danaos's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $112.64. Danaos's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18 Mil. Therefore, Danaos's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,050 Mil.
Danaos's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($1,644 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,720 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($1,720 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($2,050 Mil).
Danaos's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($1,438 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,520 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($1,520 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,720 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Danaos's Enterprise Value for Today is $2,286 Mil.
Danaos (NYSE:DAC) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Danaos Market Cap Related Terms
Danaos Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Danaos's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Danaos's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Danaos's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Danaos's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $2,281 Mil as of Jun. 24, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #194 out of 1033 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Danaos' Market Cap too high?
Danaos' current Market Cap is $2,281 Mil. The Transportation industry median Market Cap is 260.23. Danaos' value of $2,281 Mil is 776.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danaos ranks #194 out of 1033 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' Market Cap compare to NMM and CMRE?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #194 out of 1033 companies for Market Cap. This places Danaos in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 260.23. Danaos' value of $2,281 Mil is 776.5% 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 Market Cap for a Transportation company?
The median Market Cap among Transportation companies is 260.23, based on 1,033 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Danaos's current Market Cap of $2,281 Mil is 776.5% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Market Cap is 260.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danaos's current Market Cap is $2,281 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 $92.04, compared to a current price of $125.29 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $2,281 Mil and 776.5% above the Transportation industry median of 260.23. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Danaos (DAC), the current Market Cap is $2,281 Mil as of Jun. 24, 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:
Market Cap: $2,281 Mil
GF Value™: $92.04 vs. price of $125.29 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 776.5% above the Transportation median (#194 of 1033)
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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