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DFDS A/S

DFDS A/S is a Denmark-based ferry and logistics company that operates a route network across Northern Europe and the English Channel. Its core business combines RoPax and passenger ferry transport with freight shipping, road haulage, and integrated logistics services.

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Revenue30.9bn DKK
+4.0 %y/y
Operating profit (EBIT)520m DKK
−65.5 %y/y
EBIT margin1.7%
−3.4 ppy/y
Net income-425m DKK
−178.6 %y/y

Fiscal year 2025 · change from previous year

Development 2021–2025

010203040bn DKK2021: 17.9 bn DKK2021: EBIT 1.3 bn DKK20212022: 26.9 bn DKK2022: EBIT 2.5 bn DKK20222023: 27.3 bn DKK2023: EBIT 2.3 bn DKK20232024: 29.8 bn DKK2024: EBIT 1.5 bn DKK20242025: 30.9 bn DKK2025: EBIT 0.52 bn DKK2025TTM 2026: 32.1 bn DKKTTM32.1
RevenueOperating profit (EBIT)TTM = last 12 months, not a full fiscal year
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Business

Share of revenue
Ferry transport55 %

Scheduled RoPax, passenger, and freight ferry crossings across the route network.

Logistics45 %

Road haulage, warehousing, and integrated freight logistics services.

Customers

DFDS serves both passenger travelers and commercial freight customers that need regular transport across short-sea corridors. Its customer base includes vehicle passengers, tour and leisure travelers, manufacturers, distributors, and logistics users that rely on scheduled maritime links and connected inland transport.

Passenger travelers

Buy ferry crossings for travel with or without a car across DFDS routes.

Freight shippers

Use ferry capacity and logistics links to move goods between markets.

Logistics customers

Outsource road haulage and supply chain services to DFDS.

Tour and leisure travelers

Purchase passenger and cruise ferry services for regional travel.

Strategy

DFDS's strategic position rests on combining ferry capacity with logistics capabilities so it can serve both passenger and freight flows. The business is built around route network density, operational reliability, and links between maritime transport and inland logistics.

Protect and optimize route networkMedium term

Route density and schedule frequency are central to customer retention and utilization.

Expand integrated logistics offeringMedium term

Combining sea and land transport increases customer stickiness and broadens service scope.

Geography

DFDS is anchored in Denmark but operates a route network spanning Northern Europe, the North Sea, the English Channel, and the Baltic-related corridors. Geography is central to the business because demand depends on specific port pairs, sailing schedules, and cross-border trade flows.

Risks

DFDS is exposed to fuel costs, port and route disruptions, and cyclical freight and leisure demand because its business depends on fixed schedules and asset-intensive transport operations. Competitive pressure in short-sea shipping, regulatory requirements, and exposure to cross-border trade conditions can affect utilization and pricing.

Sorted by severity
LowMediumHighLowMediumHighImpact →Likelihood →Fuel price volatility1Route disruption and port congestion2Regulatory and emissions compliance3Trade cycle exposure4
Impact is the risk’s severity and likelihood how probable it is over the next few years, both assessed from the company’s reports. Numbers match the list.
  1. Fuel price volatilityImpact: HighLikelihood: High

    Ferry operations are energy intensive and fuel costs can move quickly.

    Exposure: Fleet operations and route economics

  2. Route disruption and port congestionImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium

    A scheduled network depends on ports, timetables, and operational continuity.

    Exposure: Passenger and freight service reliability

  3. Regulatory and emissions complianceImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium

    Shipping and ferry operators face tightening environmental and safety rules.

    Exposure: Fleet investment and operating costs

  4. Trade cycle exposureImpact: MediumLikelihood: High

    Freight volumes depend on manufacturing, retail, and cross-border flows.

    Exposure: Short-sea freight demand

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Accounting

Judgemental items
IFRS 16 leases

Vessel and terminal leases can materially affect leverage, EBITDA, and depreciation patterns.

Impact: Balance sheet and operating profit presentation

Hedge accounting

Fuel-related derivatives may shift the timing of gains and losses in reported results.

Impact: Income statement volatility and OCI

Impairment of vessels and route assets

Route-specific assets need review if demand or utilization weakens.

Impact: Non-cash impairment charges

Seasonality

Passenger travel and freight volumes can vary by season and affect quarterly comparability.

Impact: Revenue and margin timing

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Last updated: 24/10/2026