DanaosDAC -1.68%81 OCF Yield % is 29.54 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 69.94. 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 1,012 Transportation companies, Danaos ranks better than 83.1% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Danaos OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Danaos's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Danaos's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Danaos's OCF Yield % 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.
Danaos (DAC) has a OCF Yield % of 29.54 as of Jun. 24, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 69.94. Over the past decade, Danaos' OCF Yield % has ranged from 18.48 to 417.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #171 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Danaos' OCF Yield % too high?
Danaos' current OCF Yield % of 29.54 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 69.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.48 to a high of 417.24. The Transportation industry median OCF Yield % is 11.86. Danaos' value of 29.54 is 149.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danaos ranks #171 out of 1012 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' OCF Yield % compare to NMM and CMRE?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #171 out of 1012 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Danaos in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.86. Danaos' value of 29.54 is 149.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Danaos' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 18.48 to 417.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.94 vs. the industry median of 11.86, 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 OCF Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median OCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 11.86, based on 1,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Danaos's current OCF Yield % of 29.54 is 149.1% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danaos's current OCF Yield % is 29.54, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 69.94. 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 $125.36 — trading 36.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 29.54, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 69.94 and 149.1% above the Transportation industry median of 11.86. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Danaos (DAC), the current OCF Yield % is 29.54 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 $125.36 is trading 36.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $92.04.
GuruFocus considers Danaos to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAC:
OCF Yield %: 29.54 (58% below median its 10-year median of 69.94)
GF Value™: $92.04 vs. price of $125.36 (36.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 149.1% above the Transportation median (#171 of 1012)
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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