What Is Danaos Corporation (DAC) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Danaos Corporation's intrinsic value is estimated at $174.20, suggesting a +34.5% average upside from the current price of $129.52. While 8 models see room for appreciation, model agreement is not unanimous as 4 models flag potential overvaluation. Model dispersion is worth noting: ML-RIV targets $408.30 (+215.3%), versus Markov DDM at $9.44 (-92.7%). This +308.0% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.
What Do the Models Say About DAC?
13 of 13 models are currently active for DAC. Of these, 8 models suggest upside while 5 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates DAC's intrinsic value at $52.50, implying -59.5% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does DAC Rank in Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight?
Among 44 Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight stocks, DAC ranks #39 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 2.5/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 2.5 signals below-average fundamentals.
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Danaos Corporation's positioning within the Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight segment means that inventory days supply plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including software-defined vehicle revenue — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.
Is DAC a Value Trap?
The Value Trap algorithm is not active for DAC. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
13 of 13 models are active for Danaos Corporation. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Danaos Corporation scores 2.5 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a weak rating that exhibits fundamental weaknesses that warrant careful scrutiny. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +308.0% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every DAC valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across DAC's 13 active models, average confidence is 26%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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