Danaos (DAC) EV to EBITDA (2009 - 2026)
Danaos' (DAC) quarterly EV to EBITDA came in at 11.03 in Q2 2026, down 4.8% on a YoY basis from 11.59 in Q2 2025, and up 92.06% quarter-over-quarter from 5.75 in Q1 2026.
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Danaos (DAC) EV to EBITDA (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Danaos (DAC) has reported EV to EBITDA for 18 consecutive years, with 11.03 the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, EV to EBITDA fell 4.8% year-over-year to 11.03; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jun 2026 stood at 1.36 (down 39.52% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was 1.68, down 34.56% from the prior year.
- EV to EBITDA advanced to 11.03 in Q2 2026 per DAC's latest filing, from 5.75 in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, EV to EBITDA topped out at 12.95 in Q3 2024 and bottomed at 2.28 in Q4 2025.
- Historically, EV to EBITDA has averaged 7.66 across 5 years, with a median of 6.45 in 2022.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2023 and 2025: EV to EBITDA jumped 114.82% in 2023, then slumped 79.92% in 2025.
- Over 5 years, EV to EBITDA stood at 5.11 in 2022, then jumped by 114.82% to 10.97 in 2023, then grew by 3.7% to 11.38 in 2024, then plunged by 79.92% to 2.28 in 2025, then surged by 382.91% to 11.03 in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, EV to EBITDA over the past three periods registered 11.03, 5.75, and 2.28 for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frontline | 10.35 Bn | 10.03 Bn | - |
| 2 | Kirby | 7.39 Bn | 7.35 Bn | 290.80 Mn |
| 3 | Matson | 6.76 Bn | 6.64 Bn | - |
| 4 | International Seaways | 5.13 Bn | 5.13 Bn | 467.16 Mn |
| 5 | Hafnia | 4.45 Bn | 4.17 Bn | 372.91 Mn |
| 6 | Cmb.Tech | 4.42 Bn | 4.26 Bn | 970.62 Mn |
| 7 | Scorpio Tankers | 3.80 Bn | 1.97 Bn | 343.91 Mn |
| 8 | ZIM Integrated Shipping Services | 3.60 Bn | 2.57 Bn | 255.00 Mn |
| 9 | Star Bulk Carriers | 3.56 Bn | 3.00 Bn | 299.80 Mn |
| 10 | Danaos | 2.80 Bn | 1.57 Bn | 217.68 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 11.03 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 5.75 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 2.28 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 4.49 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 11.59 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 5.46 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 11.38 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 12.95 |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 12.64 |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 5.53 |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 10.97 |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 8.54 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 8.57 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 4.20 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 5.11 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 4.43 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 5.74 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 7.15 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 6.24 |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 19.46 |