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DAC vs. SBLK, CMRE, GNK, GSL, and SB

Should you buy Danaos stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Danaos with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Danaos include Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), Costamare (CMRE), Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK), Global Ship Lease (GSL), and Safe Bulkers (SB). These companies are all part of the "transportation" industry.

How does Danaos compare to Star Bulk Carriers?

Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) and Danaos (NYSE:DAC) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends.

Danaos has a net margin of 49.85% compared to Star Bulk Carriers' net margin of 13.01%. Danaos' return on equity of 13.18% beat Star Bulk Carriers' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Star Bulk Carriers13.01% 6.81% 4.36%
Danaos 49.85%13.18%10.23%

Star Bulk Carriers presently has a consensus price target of $31.50, indicating a potential upside of 21.06%. Danaos has a consensus price target of $105.00, indicating a potential downside of 19.61%. Given Star Bulk Carriers' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Star Bulk Carriers is more favorable than Danaos.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Star Bulk Carriers
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Danaos
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Star Bulk Carriers had 11 more articles in the media than Danaos. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Star Bulk Carriers and 0 mentions for Danaos. Star Bulk Carriers' average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Danaos' score of 0.00 indicating that Star Bulk Carriers is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Star Bulk Carriers Positive
Danaos Neutral

Star Bulk Carriers pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.7%. Danaos pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Star Bulk Carriers pays out 160.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Danaos pays out 12.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Danaos has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Star Bulk Carriers has a beta of 0.72, meaning that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Danaos has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

33.9% of Star Bulk Carriers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.0% of Danaos shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Star Bulk Carriers shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 41.0% of Danaos shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Danaos has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Star Bulk Carriers. Danaos is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Star Bulk Carriers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Star Bulk Carriers$1.04B2.83$84.17M$1.2520.82
Danaos$1.04B2.28$494.61M$28.354.61

Summary

Danaos beats Star Bulk Carriers on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Danaos compare to Costamare?

Danaos (NYSE:DAC) and Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Danaos has higher revenue and earnings than Costamare. Danaos is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Costamare, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Danaos$1.04B2.28$494.61M$28.354.61
Costamare$877.90M2.08$364.58M$2.685.68

Danaos has a net margin of 49.85% compared to Costamare's net margin of 39.93%. Costamare's return on equity of 16.42% beat Danaos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Danaos49.85% 13.18% 10.23%
Costamare 39.93%16.42%9.07%

In the previous week, Costamare had 3 more articles in the media than Danaos. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Costamare and 0 mentions for Danaos. Danaos' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Costamare'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Danaos Neutral
Costamare Neutral

Danaos has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Costamare has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its share price is 6% more volatile than the broader market.

Danaos pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Costamare pays an annual dividend of $0.46 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Danaos pays out 12.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Costamare pays out 17.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Danaos has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Danaos currently has a consensus target price of $105.00, suggesting a potential downside of 19.61%. Costamare has a consensus target price of $12.00, suggesting a potential downside of 21.14%. Given Danaos' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Danaos is more favorable than Costamare.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Danaos
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Costamare
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

19.0% of Danaos shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 58.1% of Costamare shares are owned by institutional investors. 41.0% of Danaos shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 23.2% of Costamare shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Danaos beats Costamare on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Danaos compare to Genco Shipping & Trading?

Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE:GNK) and Danaos (NYSE:DAC) are both transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and media sentiment.

Genco Shipping & Trading pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Danaos pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Genco Shipping & Trading pays out 368.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Danaos pays out 12.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Danaos has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Genco Shipping & Trading currently has a consensus target price of $23.67, suggesting a potential downside of 6.34%. Danaos has a consensus target price of $105.00, suggesting a potential downside of 19.61%. Given Genco Shipping & Trading's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Genco Shipping & Trading is more favorable than Danaos.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Genco Shipping & Trading
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Danaos
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Genco Shipping & Trading had 7 more articles in the media than Danaos. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Genco Shipping & Trading and 0 mentions for Danaos. Genco Shipping & Trading's average media sentiment score of 0.07 beat Danaos' score of 0.00 indicating that Genco Shipping & Trading is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Genco Shipping & Trading Neutral
Danaos Neutral

Danaos has a net margin of 49.85% compared to Genco Shipping & Trading's net margin of 4.38%. Danaos' return on equity of 13.18% beat Genco Shipping & Trading's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Genco Shipping & Trading4.38% 2.49% 1.95%
Danaos 49.85%13.18%10.23%

Danaos has higher revenue and earnings than Genco Shipping & Trading. Danaos is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Genco Shipping & Trading, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Genco Shipping & Trading$342.05M3.22-$4.37M$0.3866.50
Danaos$1.04B2.28$494.61M$28.354.61

58.6% of Genco Shipping & Trading shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.0% of Danaos shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Genco Shipping & Trading shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 41.0% of Danaos shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Genco Shipping & Trading has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Danaos has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Danaos beats Genco Shipping & Trading on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Danaos compare to Global Ship Lease?

Global Ship Lease (NYSE:GSL) and Danaos (NYSE:DAC) are both transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, risk, profitability, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, Global Ship Lease had 2 more articles in the media than Danaos. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Global Ship Lease and 0 mentions for Danaos. Global Ship Lease's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat Danaos' score of 0.00 indicating that Global Ship Lease is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Global Ship Lease Neutral
Danaos Neutral

Global Ship Lease pays an annual dividend of $2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. Danaos pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Global Ship Lease pays out 23.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Danaos pays out 12.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Global Ship Lease has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Danaos has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Global Ship Lease has a net margin of 50.01% compared to Danaos' net margin of 49.85%. Global Ship Lease's return on equity of 21.11% beat Danaos' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Global Ship Lease50.01% 21.11% 13.42%
Danaos 49.85%13.18%10.23%

Danaos has higher revenue and earnings than Global Ship Lease. Global Ship Lease is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Danaos, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Global Ship Lease$757.04M1.97$416.45M$10.533.95
Danaos$1.04B2.28$494.61M$28.354.61

Global Ship Lease presently has a consensus price target of $46.50, indicating a potential upside of 11.73%. Danaos has a consensus price target of $105.00, indicating a potential downside of 19.61%. Given Global Ship Lease's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Global Ship Lease is more favorable than Danaos.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Global Ship Lease
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Danaos
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

50.1% of Global Ship Lease shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.0% of Danaos shares are held by institutional investors. 7.4% of Global Ship Lease shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 41.0% of Danaos shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Global Ship Lease has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Danaos has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Global Ship Lease beats Danaos on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Danaos compare to Safe Bulkers?

Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) and Danaos (NYSE:DAC) are both transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Danaos has a net margin of 49.85% compared to Safe Bulkers' net margin of 18.73%. Danaos' return on equity of 13.18% beat Safe Bulkers' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Safe Bulkers18.73% 6.45% 3.82%
Danaos 49.85%13.18%10.23%

Safe Bulkers presently has a consensus price target of $6.00, indicating a potential downside of 14.36%. Danaos has a consensus price target of $105.00, indicating a potential downside of 19.61%. Given Safe Bulkers' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Safe Bulkers is more favorable than Danaos.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Safe Bulkers
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Danaos
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Safe Bulkers pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Danaos pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Safe Bulkers pays out 53.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Danaos pays out 12.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Danaos has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

21.7% of Safe Bulkers shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.0% of Danaos shares are owned by institutional investors. 40.3% of Safe Bulkers shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 41.0% of Danaos shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Safe Bulkers has a beta of 0.84, meaning that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Danaos has a beta of 0.89, meaning that its share price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Safe Bulkers had 2 more articles in the media than Danaos. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Safe Bulkers and 0 mentions for Danaos. Safe Bulkers' average media sentiment score of 1.78 beat Danaos' score of 0.00 indicating that Safe Bulkers is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Safe Bulkers Very Positive
Danaos Neutral

Danaos has higher revenue and earnings than Safe Bulkers. Danaos is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Safe Bulkers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Safe Bulkers$285.78M2.51$38.56M$0.4515.57
Danaos$1.04B2.28$494.61M$28.354.61

Summary

Danaos beats Safe Bulkers on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DAC vs. The Competition

MetricDanaosTRANS IndustryTransportation SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$2.38B$3.23B$8.92B$23.46B
Dividend Yield2.78%5.81%974.01%4.02%
P/E Ratio4.6114.4025.2031.12
Price / Sales2.284.875.40163.34
Price / Cash3.386.438.5132.25
Price / Book0.631.202.274.78
Net Income$494.61M$291.51M$532.32M$1.07B
7 Day Performance2.65%1.92%0.41%0.83%
1 Month Performance1.07%-3.49%-2.46%0.92%
1 Year Performance47.61%37.41%27.32%18.16%

Danaos Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DAC
Danaos
2.1955 of 5 stars
$130.61
+0.9%
$105.00
-19.6%
+46.3%$2.38B$1.04B4.614,116
SBLK
Star Bulk Carriers
4.6068 of 5 stars
$26.54
+0.7%
$31.50
+18.7%
+47.0%$2.99B$1.04B21.23180
CMRE
Costamare
1.637 of 5 stars
$15.44
+3.3%
$12.00
-22.3%
+65.5%$1.80B$877.90M5.762,870
GNK
Genco Shipping & Trading
1.2415 of 5 stars
$25.37
-0.6%
$23.67
-6.7%
+72.7%$1.11B$342.05M66.761,010
GSL
Global Ship Lease
4.5653 of 5 stars
$40.80
+1.8%
$46.50
+14.0%
+50.6%$1.44B$766.45M3.877

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