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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
Fund   (managed entity)
DANSKE60

Danske Bank A/S

BanksVerified

Danske Bank A/S has a liquidity profile that is currently rated as medium, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.31, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. The company's operating cash flow is negative at -5.79 billion DKK, which may signal potential liquidity constraints if not managed effectively. The total equity of 178.06 billion DKK supports the capital base, but the high leverage ratio suggests a need for careful monitoring of debt servicing obligations. In terms of profitability, the bank's return on equity (ROE) is 3.28%, which is relatively modest and may indicate inefficiencies in generating returns for shareholders. The return on assets (ROA) is even lower at 0.16%, suggesting that the bank is not effectively utilizing its asset base to generate profits. These metrics are below the industry median for banks, indicating that Danske Bank A/S may be underperforming its peers in terms of profitability and asset utilization. The bank's revenue is primarily concentrated in the Nordic region, with a significant portion derived from retail and corporate banking services. This geographic concentration may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes, which could impact its revenue stability. The lack of detailed segment data limits the ability to assess the contribution of each business line to overall performance. Looking at the growth trajectory, Danske Bank A/S reported revenue of 9.15 billion DKK in the latest period. While the company has a strong presence in the Nordic region, the absence of detailed growth projections and historical revenue trends makes it difficult to assess the sustainability of its growth. The bank's capital expenditure of -557 million DKK indicates a reduction in investment, which may affect its ability to expand or modernize its operations. The risk assessment for Danske Bank A/S highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt underscores the need for the bank to manage its liquidity carefully. The dilution risk is considered low, which is a positive sign for shareholders, as it suggests that the company is not likely to issue additional shares that could dilute existing ownership. Recent events and filings have not provided significant new information about the company's strategic direction or financial health. The absence of recent major announcements or regulatory actions suggests a relatively stable operating environment, but it also means that there is limited insight into the bank's future plans or challenges.

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Profile
CompanyDanske Bank A/S
TickerDANSKE.CO
SectorFinancials
BusinessBanking & Investment Services
Industry groupBanking & Investment Services
IndustryBanks
AI analysis

Business. Danske Bank A/S provides a range of financial services, including retail and corporate banking, asset management, and insurance, primarily operating in the Nordic region.

Classification. Danske Bank A/S is classified under the Financials economic sector, Banking & Investment Services business sector, and Banks industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Danske Bank A/S has a liquidity profile that is currently rated as medium, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.31, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. The company's operating cash flow is negative at -5.79 billion DKK, which may signal potential liquidity constraints if not managed effectively. The total equity of 178.06 billion DKK supports the capital base, but the high leverage ratio suggests a need for careful monitoring of debt servicing obligations. In terms of profitability, the bank's return on equity (ROE) is 3.28%, which is relatively modest and may indicate inefficiencies in generating returns for shareholders. The return on assets (ROA) is even lower at 0.16%, suggesting that the bank is not effectively utilizing its asset base to generate profits. These metrics are below the industry median for banks, indicating that Danske Bank A/S may be underperforming its peers in terms of profitability and asset utilization. The bank's revenue is primarily concentrated in the Nordic region, with a significant portion derived from retail and corporate banking services. This geographic concentration may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes, which could impact its revenue stability. The lack of detailed segment data limits the ability to assess the contribution of each business line to overall performance. Looking at the growth trajectory, Danske Bank A/S reported revenue of 9.15 billion DKK in the latest period. While the company has a strong presence in the Nordic region, the absence of detailed growth projections and historical revenue trends makes it difficult to assess the sustainability of its growth. The bank's capital expenditure of -557 million DKK indicates a reduction in investment, which may affect its ability to expand or modernize its operations. The risk assessment for Danske Bank A/S highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt underscores the need for the bank to manage its liquidity carefully. The dilution risk is considered low, which is a positive sign for shareholders, as it suggests that the company is not likely to issue additional shares that could dilute existing ownership. Recent events and filings have not provided significant new information about the company's strategic direction or financial health. The absence of recent major announcements or regulatory actions suggests a relatively stable operating environment, but it also means that there is limited insight into the bank's future plans or challenges.
Key takeaways
  • Danske Bank A/S has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 6.31, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing.
  • The bank's return on equity (3.28%) and return on assets (0.16%) are below the industry median, suggesting underperformance in profitability.
  • Revenue is concentrated in the Nordic region, exposing the company to regional economic and regulatory risks.
  • The bank's liquidity risk is rated as medium, and its dilution risk is low, which is favorable for shareholders.
  • The absence of recent major events or filings indicates a stable but uneventful operating environment.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyDKK
Revenue$9.14B
Gross profit
Operating income
Net income$5.84B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$5.79B
CapEx-$557.0M
Free cash flow
Total assets$3.72T
Total liabilities$3.54T
Total equity$178.06B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$1.12T
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$26.77B$12.92B$15.61B
FY-3$25.35B-$4.58B-$2.28B
FY-2$34.97B$21.26B$15.44B
FY-1$36.70B$23.63B$4.90B
FY0$36.61B$23.04B$10.34B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$3.94T$176.70B
FY-3$3.79T$160.28B
FY-2$3.73T$175.74B
FY-1$3.72T$174.57B
FY0$3.75T$181.16B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4-$37.56B-$1.57B$15.61B
FY-3-$109.36B-$1.39B-$2.28B
FY-2$141.50B-$1.38B$15.44B
FY-1-$92.47B-$2.26B$4.90B
FY0$22.55B-$2.00B$10.34B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$9.14B$5.84B
FQ-6$9.16B$6.17B
FQ-5$9.24B$6.00B
FQ-4$9.02B$5.76B
FQ-3$9.06B$5.45B
FQ-2$9.07B$5.52B
FQ-1$9.45B$6.31B
FQ0$9.34B$5.69B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$3.72T$178.06B
FQ-6$3.70T$176.92B
FQ-5$3.72T$174.57B
FQ-4$3.76T$169.43B
FQ-3$3.74T$172.77B
FQ-2$3.68T$177.10B
FQ-1$3.75T$181.16B
FQ0$3.79T$167.39B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7-$5.79B-$557.0M
FQ-6-$8.61B-$810.0M
FQ-5-$92.47B-$2.26B
FQ-4$52.50B-$176.0M
FQ-3-$7.73B-$813.0M
FQ-2-$43.70B-$1.48B
FQ-1$22.55B-$2.00B
FQ0$11.52B-$501.0M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$178.06B
Net cash-$1.12T
Current ratio
Debt/Equity6.3
ROA0.2%
ROE3.3%
Cash conversion-99.0%
CapEx/Revenue-6.1%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Banks · cohort 670 companies
MetricDANSKEActivity
Op margin36.8% medp25 22.9% · p75 60.0%
Net margin63.8%33.6% medp25 19.4% · p75 51.1%top quartile
Gross margin55.0% medp25 42.9% · p75 88.7%
CapEx / revenue-6.1%-4.6% medp25 -10.4% · p75 -2.1%below median
Debt / equity631.0%56.1% medp25 13.2% · p75 161.2%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target362.41 DKK
Median price target365.00 DKK
High price target396.00 DKK
Low price target303.00 DKK
Mean recommendation2.43 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count4.00
Buy count7.00
Hold count8.00
Sell count1.00
Strong-sell count1.00
Mean EPS estimate29.24 DKK
Last actual EPS27.90 DKK
Competitor context
JPMJPMorgan ChaseUSPeer
Derived from classification anchor Banks.
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BACBank of AmericaUSPeer
Derived from classification anchor Banks.
Banks, Banking & Investment Services, Financials
CCitigroupUSPeer
Derived from classification anchor Banks.
Banks, Banking & Investment Services, Financials
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