DFDS Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

DFDS has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 9.8%, while the Shipping industry saw earnings growing at 38.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 16.3% per year. DFDS's return on equity is 6.9%, and it has net margins of 3.3%.

Key information

9.8%

Earnings growth rate

10.2%

EPS growth rate

Shipping Industry Growth41.6%
Revenue growth rate16.3%
Return on equity6.9%
Net Margin3.3%
Next Earnings Update21 Feb 2025

Recent past performance updates

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

Recent updates

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?

Here's Why DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Apr 06
Here's Why DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Feb 12
DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

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

Feb 01
Is It Time To Consider Buying DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS)?

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

Dec 09
Is DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Using Too Much Debt?

The Consensus EPS Estimates For DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Just Fell Dramatically

Nov 18
The Consensus EPS Estimates For DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) Just Fell Dramatically

At kr.216, Is It Time To Put DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) On Your Watch List?

Oct 18
At kr.216, Is It Time To Put DFDS A/S (CPH:DFDS) On Your Watch List?

Does DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 25
Does DFDS (CPH:DFDS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

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

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

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How DFDS makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

CPSE:DFDS Revenue, expenses and earnings (DKK Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 2429,3899801,4060
30 Jun 2428,6131,0671,3560
31 Mar 2427,9741,3151,2780
31 Dec 2327,3041,5011,2060
30 Sep 2327,0141,7111,1300
30 Jun 2327,1481,8681,0960
31 Mar 2327,3772,0351,0200
31 Dec 2226,8732,0101,0000
30 Sep 2226,2231,8769650
30 Jun 2223,3051,3028340
31 Mar 2220,3489017460
31 Dec 2118,2799586430
30 Sep 2116,1498135770
30 Jun 2115,3408125520
31 Mar 2113,9265235030
31 Dec 2013,9714335200
30 Sep 2014,2184545710
30 Jun 2015,0938456470
31 Mar 2016,5351,2677130
31 Dec 1916,5921,3096990
30 Sep 1916,5381,6476880
30 Jun 1916,4491,6206840
31 Mar 1916,1021,5946710
31 Dec 1815,7171,6307120
30 Sep 1815,2591,4617120
30 Jun 1814,7991,5457110
31 Mar 1814,5931,6237200
31 Dec 1714,3281,6176850
30 Sep 1714,1811,5946790
30 Jun 1714,0581,6166680
31 Mar 1713,9231,5556960
31 Dec 1613,7901,5486970
30 Sep 1613,7631,4817230
30 Jun 1613,7571,3437300
31 Mar 1613,6361,1827030
31 Dec 1513,4741,0126890
30 Sep 1513,2088196430
30 Jun 1512,9835986240
31 Mar 1512,8575316240
31 Dec 1412,7794356160
30 Sep 1412,7155006220
30 Jun 1412,4864426140
31 Mar 1412,2323266180
31 Dec 1312,0973256220

Quality Earnings: DFDS has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: DFDS's current net profit margins (3.3%) are lower than last year (6.3%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: DFDS's earnings have grown by 9.8% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: DFDS's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: DFDS had negative earnings growth (-42.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Shipping industry average (-38.7%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: DFDS's Return on Equity (6.9%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/23 10:08
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

DFDS A/S is covered by 8 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
Michael Vitfell-RasmussenDanske Bank