DFDS A/S

CPSE:DFDS Stock Report

Market Cap: DKK 5.2b

DFDS Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

DFDS' CEO is Torben Carlsen, appointed in May 2019, has a tenure of 6.67 years. total yearly compensation is DKK18.71M, comprised of 48.1% salary and 51.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.29% of the company’s shares, worth DKK14.73M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.8 years and 3.8 years respectively.

Key information

Torben Carlsen

Chief executive officer

DKK 18.7m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage48.11%
CEO tenure6.7yrs
CEO ownership0.3%
Management average tenure3.8yrs
Board average tenure3.8yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)

Oct 11
Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)

DFDS A/S Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Aug 23
DFDS A/S Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Here's Why DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Aug 03
Here's Why DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Is It Time To Consider Buying DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)?

Jul 08
Is It Time To Consider Buying DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)?

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From DFDS A/S' (CPH:DFDS) 26% Share Price Climb

May 21
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From DFDS A/S' (CPH:DFDS) 26% Share Price Climb

DFDS' (CPH:DFDS) Problems Go Beyond Weak Profit

May 19
DFDS' (CPH:DFDS) Problems Go Beyond Weak Profit
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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.

DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Not Doing Enough For Some Investors As Its Shares Slump 27%

Feb 04
DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Not Doing Enough For Some Investors As Its Shares Slump 27%

Is There Now An Opportunity In DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)?

Jan 27
Is There Now An Opportunity In DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)?

DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Third-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year

Nov 10
DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Third-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year

Not Many Are Piling Into DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Just Yet

Nov 02
Not Many Are Piling Into DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Just Yet

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)?

Oct 04
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)?

We Think That There Are More Issues For DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Than Just Sluggish Earnings

Aug 21
We Think That There Are More Issues For DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Than Just Sluggish Earnings

DFDS A/S Just Missed EPS By 18%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Aug 17
DFDS A/S Just Missed EPS By 18%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By DFDS A/S' (CPH:DFDS) Earnings

Jul 04
Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By DFDS A/S' (CPH:DFDS) Earnings

DFDS A/S Just Missed Earnings; Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

May 12
DFDS A/S Just Missed Earnings; Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)?

Apr 05
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)?

It's Probably Less Likely That DFDS A/S' (CPH:DFDS) CEO Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year

Mar 09
It's Probably Less Likely That DFDS A/S' (CPH:DFDS) CEO Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year

DFDS' (CPH:DFDS) Shareholders Will Receive A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

Mar 08
DFDS' (CPH:DFDS) Shareholders Will Receive A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

DFDS' (CPH:DFDS) Dividend Is Being Reduced To DKK3.00

Feb 23
DFDS' (CPH:DFDS) Dividend Is Being Reduced To DKK3.00

DFDS A/S Just Missed EPS By 8.9%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Feb 14
DFDS A/S Just Missed EPS By 8.9%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By DFDS A/S' (CPH:DFDS) Low P/E

Jan 30
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By DFDS A/S' (CPH:DFDS) Low P/E

Estimating The Fair Value Of DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)

Jan 05
Estimating The Fair Value Of DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)

Is DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Potentially Undervalued?

Oct 19
Is DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Potentially Undervalued?

Is DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Using Too Much Debt?

Jul 22
Is DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Using Too Much Debt?

At kr.263, Is DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Worth Looking At Closely?

May 05
At kr.263, Is DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Worth Looking At Closely?

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Torben Carlsen's remuneration changed compared to DFDS's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-DKK 413m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-DKK 121m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

DKK 255m

Dec 31 2024DKK 19mDKK 9m

DKK 534m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

DKK 995m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

DKK 1b

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

DKK 1b

Dec 31 2023DKK 21mDKK 9m

DKK 2b

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

DKK 2b

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

DKK 2b

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

DKK 2b

Dec 31 2022DKK 21mDKK 9m

DKK 2b

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

DKK 2b

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

DKK 1b

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

DKK 901m

Dec 31 2021DKK 16mDKK 8m

DKK 958m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

DKK 813m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

DKK 812m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

DKK 523m

Dec 31 2020DKK 12mDKK 7m

DKK 433m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

DKK 454m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

DKK 845m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

DKK 1b

Dec 31 2019DKK 14mDKK 6m

DKK 1b

Compensation vs Market: Torben's total compensation ($USD2.94M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Danish market ($USD1.57M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Torben's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Torben Carlsen (60 yo)

6.7yrs
Tenure
DKK 18,706,000
Compensation

Mr. Torben Carlsen, MBA, serves as an Independent Director at Royal Unibrew A/S since April 28, 2021. He has been Chief Executive Officer and President of DFDS A/S since May 1, 2019 and serves as its Membe...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Torben Carlsen
President6.7yrsDKK 18.71m0.29%
DKK 14.8m
Karen Boesen
Executive VP1.5yrsDKK 5.52m0.010%
DKK 520.1k
Rune Keldsen
Executive VP of Technology & Innovation Division and CTO6yrsno datano data
Soren Nielsen
Vice President of IR & Corporate Boardno datano datano data
Erika Markvardsen
Executive VP of People Division & Chief People Officer1yrno datano data
Niklas Andersson
Executive VP & Head of Logistics Divisionno datano datano data
Martin Gregersen
Senior Vice President of Logistics Division4.3yrsno datano data
Mathieu Girardin
Executive Vice President & Head of Ferry Division3.3yrsno datano data
Jesper Aagesen
Head of Sustainable Fleet Projectsno datano datano data
Sophie-Kim Chapman
Head of Decarbonizationno datano datano data
Helle Jensen
Secretaryno datano datano data
3.8yrs
Average Tenure
52yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: DFDS's management team is considered experienced (3.8 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Dirk Reich
Independent Director6.5yrsDKK 500.00k0.019%
DKK 956.5k
Anders Gotzsche
Independent Director7.8yrsDKK 625.00k0.0065%
DKK 334.7k
Jill Melby
Director24.8yrsDKK 500.00k0.0088%
DKK 452.9k
Claus Michael Hemmingsen
Independent Chairman13.8yrsDKK 1.23m0.019%
DKK 956.5k
Kristian Morch
Vice Chair of the Boardless than a yearno datano data
Minna Aila
Independent Director3.8yrsDKK 475.00k0.00031%
DKK 16.0k
Kent Vildbaek
Deputy Director3.8yrsno datano data
Lars Skjold-Hansen
Staff Representative Director12.8yrsDKK 375.00k0.0019%
DKK 98.6k
Jesper Nielsen
Deputy Director3.8yrsDKK 94.00kno data
Jesper Bern
Deputy Director3.8yrsno datano data
Marianne Henriksen
Staff Representative Director3.8yrsDKK 375.00k0.00023%
DKK 11.9k
Kristian Kristensen
Staff Representative Director3.8yrsDKK 375.00k0.00021%
DKK 10.8k
3.8yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: DFDS's board of directors are considered experienced (3.8 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/01/02 19:50
End of Day Share Price 2026/01/02 00:00
Earnings2025/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

DFDS A/S is covered by 7 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Marcus BellanderCarnegie Investment Bank AB
null nullDanske Bank
Ulrik BakDanske Bank