DFDS Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 2/6
DFDS has a total shareholder equity of DKK13.5B and total debt of DKK11.0B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 81.6%. Its total assets and total liabilities are DKK37.3B and DKK23.9B respectively. DFDS's EBIT is DKK851.0M making its interest coverage ratio 1.1. It has cash and short-term investments of DKK1.9B.
Key information
81.65%
Debt to equity ratio
DKK 10.98b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 1.1x |
| Cash | DKK 1.90b |
| Equity | DKK 13.45b |
| Total liabilities | DKK 23.88b |
| Total assets | DKK 37.33b |
Recent financial health updates
Analysis Article • Feb 04
Does DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Aug 03
Here's Why DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 03
DFDS: Future Returns Will Hinge On Route Decisions And Margin Discipline
Analysts have raised the DFDS fair value estimate from DKK 148.50 to DKK 163.50, reflecting updated assumptions on growth, profitability and P/E multiples following mixed but active price target revisions on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research on DFDS shows a split in views, with bullish analysts lifting price targets while more cautious voices flag valuation and execution risks.Narrative Update • Aug 18
DFDS: Future Returns Will Hinge On Margin Execution And Boardroom Transition
Analysts now set a higher DFDS fair value estimate of DKK 148.5, up from DKK 138. The change reflects adjustments to discount rate assumptions, profit margin expectations and future P/E inputs, even as at least one recent report carried a DKK 120 price target and a Sell rating.Analysis Article • Aug 16
Earnings Miss: DFDS A/S Missed EPS By 44% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Shareholders of DFDS A/S ( CPH:DFDS ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 19% to kr.155...
Narrative Update • Aug 04
DFDS: Mixed Ratings And Traffic Trends Will Shape 2026 Share Performance
Analysts have raised the DFDS fair value estimate from DKK 116 to DKK 126. This reflects updated views on long term growth assumptions, margins and P/E expectations following recent mixed rating actions on the stock.Narrative Update • Jul 03
DFDS: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution Of Margin Improvement
The analyst price target for DFDS has been revised from DKK 120.33 to DKK 138.00, with analysts citing updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins and peer P/E multiples, alongside mixed recent research that has included both a downgrade and a price target increase. Analyst Commentary Recent research on DFDS points to a split view on the stock, with some analysts becoming more cautious while others see room for upside.Narrative Update • Jun 18
DFDS: Mixed Rating Shifts And 2026 EBIT Execution Will Shape Stock Returns
Analysts have lifted the DFDS fair value estimate from DKK 91 to DKK 116, reflecting updated price targets around DKK 120 and mixed recent rating changes that balance higher P/E assumptions with slightly adjusted discount rates and margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on DFDS highlights a split in views, with some bullish opinions offset by more cautious voices that focus on valuation, execution risks, and growth uncertainty around the DKK 120 level.Narrative Update • Jun 04
DFDS: Uncertain 2026 EBIT Delivery And Leadership Transition Will Pressure Returns
Analysts have modestly raised their DKK price targets on DFDS, citing refreshed assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. These changes together support a slightly higher valuation range than before.Narrative Update • May 21
DFDS: Execution Risks Around 2026 EBIT Outlook Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have lifted the DFDS fair value estimate from DKK 80.00 to DKK 91.00. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, expected revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels.Analysis Article • May 08
Analysts Are Updating Their DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Estimates After Its First-Quarter Results
As you might know, DFDS A/S ( CPH:DFDS ) recently reported its first-quarter numbers. Revenues were kr.7.4b, with DFDS...
Narrative Update • May 03
DFDS: Refined EBIT Outlook And Leadership Transition Will Support Future Upside
The analyst price target for DFDS has been adjusted from DKK 150 to DKK 160. Analysts attribute this change to updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E following recent revisions to their research views.Narrative Update • Apr 18
DFDS: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution Risk Under New Leadership
DFDS’s analyst price target rises from DKK 105 to about DKK 120. Analysts point to updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E as key drivers of the change.Narrative Update • Apr 04
DFDS: Future Returns Will Reflect Reset Expectations And Leadership Transition Execution
Analysts have trimmed their price target on DFDS by DKK 3.33 to DKK 105, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the revised DKK 105 price target as still offering upside potential if DFDS delivers on revenue and margin expectations embedded in their models.Narrative Update • Mar 21
DFDS: Future Returns Will Balance Earnings Uncertainty And Cost Execution Under New Leadership
Analysts have lifted their DFDS price target from DKK 107 to about DKK 108, reflecting modest adjustments to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and a higher assumed future P/E in their models. What's in the News DFDS reported operating results for February 2026, with freight lane metres of 3,525,000 compared with 3,424,000 a year earlier, and passengers of 177,000 compared with 286,000 a year earlier (company announcement of operating results).Narrative Update • Mar 07
DFDS: Modest Freight Progress And Leadership Transition Will Support Future Upside
Analysts are keeping their DKK 150.00 price target for DFDS unchanged, pointing to slightly higher projected revenue growth and profit margins, along with a modestly lower assumed future P/E multiple as the key drivers behind their updated view. What's in the News DFDS reported operating results for January 2026, with freight lane metres at 3,324,000 compared with 3,283,000 a year earlier, and passengers at 221,000 compared with 263,000 a year earlier (company announcement of operating results).Narrative Update • Feb 21
DFDS: New Leadership And Earnings Reset Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their DKK 150.00 price target for DFDS unchanged, citing revised assumptions that now reflect lower revenue growth, a tighter profit margin profile, and a higher future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News DFDS reported operating results for January 2026, with freight lane metres at 3,324,000 versus 3,283,000 a year earlier and passengers at 221,000 versus 263,000.Narrative Update • Feb 07
DFDS: Cost Controls And New Leadership Will Support Future Earnings Quality
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for DFDS at €150.00. They have applied a slightly higher discount rate and updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, reflecting revised views on the company’s risk profile and earnings potential.Analysis Article • Feb 04
Does DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Narrative Update • Jan 24
DFDS: Weaker Passenger Trends And Lower Guidance Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have revised their price target for DFDS from €98 to €80, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly higher discount rates, more measured revenue growth, a lower profit margin, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News DFDS reported operating results for December 2025, with freight lane metres of 2,961,000 versus 2,925,000 a year earlier, and passengers at 340,000 versus 387,000 a year earlier.Narrative Update • Jan 08
DFDS: Cost Controls Will Support Earnings Quality Despite Recent Guidance Cut
Narrative Update on DFDS Analysts have cut their DFDS price target to DKK 87, citing updated expectations for more moderate revenue growth, slightly higher profit margins, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance on DFDS, with the latest published target sitting at DKK 87 and accompanied by a downgrade to Sell.Narrative Update • Dec 24
DFDS: Cost Controls And Route Optimization Will Drive Medium-Term Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for DFDS from DKK 170 to DKK 150, citing more cautious assumptions on growth and valuation following recent bearish Street research and a lower DKK 87 target from the sell-side. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary has introduced a more cautious tone around DFDS, particularly following a downgrade and a materially lower target price of DKK 87, which now serves as a reference point for downside scenarios in valuation work.Narrative Update • Dec 10
DFDS: Future Returns Will Reflect Balanced Earnings Risks And Cost Execution Opportunities
Analysts have lowered their price target on DFDS to DKK 87 from DKK 107, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the company’s risk reward profile, despite largely unchanged long term fundamental assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts highlight that the reduced price target reflects concerns about the balance between potential upside and downside, even though long term assumptions on volumes, margins and strategic positioning remain broadly intact.Narrative Update • Nov 26
DFDS: Improved Margins And Cost Cuts Will Drive Stronger Earnings Ahead
The analyst price target for DFDS has been revised downward from DKK 113.33 to DKK 107.00. Analysts cite lower earnings expectations, even though there are slightly improved revenue growth and profit margin projections.Narrative Update • Nov 07
DFDS: Expanded Ferry Routes And Logistics Deals Will Drive Long-Term Upside
Analysts have revised DFDS's fair value estimate downward from DKK 126.33 to DKK 113.33. They cite lower profit margins, slower revenue growth, and a higher discount rate as primary drivers of this change.Analysis Article • Oct 11
Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)
DFDS A/S' ( CPH:DFDS ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x may look like a pretty appealing investment opportunity...Analysis Article • Aug 23
DFDS A/S Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
The second-quarter results for DFDS A/S ( CPH:DFDS ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit its...Narrative Update • Aug 22
Advancing Mediterranean And Logistics Projects Will Unlock Future Value
DFDS’s consensus price target has been notably revised upward, driven by a significant improvement in net profit margin alongside a reduced future P/E, indicating enhanced profitability and more attractive valuation; the fair value is now DKK141.33. What's in the News DFDS reported year-to-date freight lane metres growth, reaching 41,591,000 vs 40,309,000 prior year, with passengers at 5,846,000 vs 5,757,000.Analysis Article • Aug 03
Here's Why DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jul 08
Is It Time To Consider Buying DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)?
DFDS A/S ( CPH:DFDS ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 51% in the...Analysis Article • May 21
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From DFDS A/S' (CPH:DFDS) 26% Share Price Climb
DFDS A/S ( CPH:DFDS ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a 26...Analysis Article • May 19
DFDS' (CPH:DFDS) Problems Go Beyond Weak Profit
Despite DFDS A/S' ( CPH:DFDS ) recent earnings report having lackluster headline numbers, the market responded...
New Narrative • Feb 14
Launching Italy-Egypt Route Will Improve Future Logistics Efficiency
DFDS’s investments in strategic logistics and fleet management focus on improving operational efficiency and driving revenue growth through new routes and capacity adjustments.Analysis Article • Feb 04
DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Not Doing Enough For Some Investors As Its Shares Slump 27%
DFDS A/S ( CPH:DFDS ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 27% share...Analysis Article • Jan 27
Is There Now An Opportunity In DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)?
DFDS A/S ( CPH:DFDS ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent months...Analysis Article • Nov 10
DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Third-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year
DFDS A/S ( CPH:DFDS ) came out with its quarterly results last week, and we wanted to see how the business is...Analysis Article • Nov 02
Not Many Are Piling Into DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Just Yet
When close to half the companies in Denmark have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 15x, you may consider DFDS...Analysis Article • Oct 04
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)?
DFDS A/S ( CPH:DFDS ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent months...Analysis Article • Aug 21
We Think That There Are More Issues For DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Than Just Sluggish Earnings
A lackluster earnings announcement from DFDS A/S ( CPH:DFDS ) last week didn't sink the stock price. We think that...Analysis Article • Aug 17
DFDS A/S Just Missed EPS By 18%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
DFDS A/S ( CPH:DFDS ) last week reported its latest quarterly results, which makes it a good time for investors to dive...Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: DFDS's short term assets (DKK7.4B) do not cover its short term liabilities (DKK8.7B).
Long Term Liabilities: DFDS's short term assets (DKK7.4B) do not cover its long term liabilities (DKK15.2B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: DFDS's net debt to equity ratio (67.6%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: DFDS's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 88.3% to 81.6% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: DFDS's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (33.1%).
Interest Coverage: DFDS's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (1.1x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/15 23:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
DFDS A/S is covered by 6 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Marcus Bellander | Carnegie Investment Bank AB |
| Ulrik Bak | Danske Bank |
| Dan Jensen | DNB Carnegie |