Danaos (FRA:DVW1) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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FRA:DVW1 Danaos Corp FRA:DVW1
83 GF Score
Price €109.40
GF Value €78.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Danaos Moat Score?

Danaos FRA:DVW1 -3.01% 83 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DVW1 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €78.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Transportation companies, Danaos ranks better than 88% on this metric.

Danaos has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Danaos has Narrow Moat: Danaos Corp has a discernible but modest moat due to its economies of scale and strong distribution network in the shipping industry. However, it faces significant competition and lacks strong brand strength or customer loyalty.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Danaos might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Danaos  (FRA:DVW1) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Danaos Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:DVW1 vs NMM, SBLK, CMRE: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Danaos (FRA:DVW1) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #127 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Danaos' Moat Score too high?
Danaos' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Danaos ranks #127 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Danaos has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danaos' Moat Score compare to NMM and SBLK?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #127 out of 1058 companies for Moat Score. This places Danaos in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Danaos's current Moat Score is 4. 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 (FRA:DVW1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €78.08, compared to a current price of €109.40 — trading 40.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Danaos' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Danaos (FRA:DVW1), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 21, 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 (FRA:DVW1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danaos stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €109.40 is trading 40.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €78.08. GuruFocus considers Danaos to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DVW1:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €78.08 vs. price of €109.40 (40.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DVW1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Danaos Business Description

Other Exchanges DAC:USA
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.
83GF Score

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