Danaos Corporation
DACIndustrialsNASDAQMarine Shipping
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Daily timeframePart of the industrials sector, Danaos Corporation (DAC) is listed under Marine Shipping. The company carries a $2.88B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. It operates in two segments, Container Vessels and Drybulk Vessels.
Market Cap
$2.88B
Beta
0.86
P/E (TTM)
5.36
P/E (Fwd)
6.46
EPS (TTM)
$29.55
EPS (Fwd)
$24.50
ROE
14.1%
ROA
6.4%
Cash
$1.23B
Total Debt
$1.21B
Free CF
$4.5M
52W Change
79.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where DAC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, DAC finished 16.78% above its 150-day moving average ($134.00) and 23.99% above its 200-day moving average ($126.20). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is DAC overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, DAC's RSI(14) was 54.5, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Danaos Corporation holds $1.23B in cash against $1.21B in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. The company generates $4.5M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 14.1%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 6.4% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $993.3M (2022) to $1.04B (2025).
Investors considering Danaos Corporation should weigh the typical risks associated with DAC's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Danaos Corporation and its sector.