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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

DSV A/S offers transport and logistics services in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, South America, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific.It operates through three segments: Air & Sea, Road, and Solutions.The company provides air freight, air freight compliance and carrier, and rail freight services; sea freight, and sea freight compliance and carrier services, as well as freight containers.


It also offers road freight services, such as part and full loads, groupage, specialized transport, express, and online and document handling services; and workshops.In addition, the company provides logistics solutions for automotive, consumer products, healthcare, high-tech, and industrial sectors; and inventory management solutions.Further, it offers special project transport services, such as industrial projects, renewable energy, government logistics, ship charter, and air charter services; and courier and warehousing services.


The company was formerly known as DSV Panalpina A/S and changed its name to DSV A/S in September 2021.DSV A/S was incorporated in 1976 and is based in Hedehusene, Denmark.

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1.b. Last Insights on DSV

DSV A/S faced negative drivers, including foreign exchange and geopolitical headwinds, despite robust financial performance with successful integration of Schenker and AI advancements. The company's recent earnings report showed solid financial results in Q4 and full-year 2025, but investors reacted to ongoing developments in the global market. Bernstein views DSV as its "top pick" in European transport, yet concerns about meeting synergies from the DB Schenker acquisition linger. Goldman’s recent shift towards asset-heavy stocks over capital-light ones due to AI fears may impact DSV’s appeal.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. DSV's Strong 2025 Results and 2026 Guidance

DSV reported a strong financial performance in 2025, with revenue growth driven by the Road segment, which saw a 1.5x increase, and Contract Logistics, which showed significant growth due to economies of scale and contract sanitization. The company's EPS came in at 15.92, beating estimates of 13.74. The financial highlights were achieved despite a challenging market environment with headwinds from FX, geopolitical issues, and yield pressure.

Publication Date: Feb -05

📋 Highlights
  • Integration Progress: Schenker integration completion in 2026 positively received by employees and customers, resolving uncertainty.
  • Financial Growth: Road segment achieved 1.5x revenue growth with improved GP and EBIT; Contract Logistics saw GP/EBIT gains via economies of scale.
  • Debt Reduction: Repaid DKK 7 billion in 2025 debt, targeting lower gearing ratio ahead of 2026 guidance (DKK 23–25.5 billion).
  • Synergy Confidence: DKK 9 billion synergy target deemed "highly certain," with partial 2026 benefits and full 2027 impact expected.

Segmental Performance

The Road segment delivered a strong performance, with revenue growth and GP and EBIT improvement. Contract Logistics also showed significant growth, driven by economies of scale and contract sanitization. The Air & Sea segment faced challenges, with yields and volumes under pressure, but the company has a plan to cut costs and face the market. As Jens Lund noted, "We're working to improve the yield over the next couple of quarters."

Guidance and Outlook

DSV provided guidance for 2026, expecting revenue growth of DKK 23 billion to DKK 25.5 billion, driven by a 2-3% growth in the air freight and sea freight market. The company is working to raise yields to pre-deal levels, primarily through renegotiating freight contracts and increasing value-added services. The full impact of these changes is anticipated by the summer holiday.

Valuation

DSV's current valuation metrics indicate a P/E Ratio of 45.6, EV/EBITDA of 22.04, and ROE of 8.22%. These metrics suggest that the market is pricing in a certain level of growth and profitability. With the company's strong financial performance and guidance, it remains to be seen whether DSV can deliver on its targets and justify its current valuation.

Synergies and Cost Efficiencies

DSV is working on achieving synergies from the Schenker integration, with a target of DKK 9 billion, which is considered "highly certain." The company is also working on a transformation of its platform, combining AI and technology to drive productivity. As Jens Lund mentioned, "We're embracing technology to perform tasks more efficiently." The full impact of synergies is expected in 2027, but some benefits will be realized in 2026.

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DSV - Q1 2026 ANALYST CONFERENCE CALL

Mar -27

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Iran war and AI advances are creating winners and losers among transport stocks

Mar -25

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DSV, 1167 - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF DSV A/S 19 MARCH 2026

Mar -19

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Goldman Team Says Asset-Heavy Stocks Outperform on AI Fears

Feb -24

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Is There Now An Opportunity In DSV (CPSE:DSV) After Recent Share Price Weakness

Feb -14

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DSV, 1166 - NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2026

Feb -13

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DSV AS (DSDVF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Cash Flow and Strategic Integrations ...

Feb -04

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DSV, 1164 - 2025 ANNUAL REPORT

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.87%)

6. Segments

Air & Sea - Air Freight

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Increasing e-commerce demand, trade agreements and DSV A⁄S's expanding network and capacity investments drive growth in air freight services, ensuring fast and reliable transportation globally.

Air & Sea - Sea Freight

Expected Growth: 5.6%

Growing demand for logistics solutions, increasing focus on sea freight forwarding and strategic expansion through acquisitions drive DSV A/S's growth.

Road

Expected Growth: 4.3%

Growing e-commerce demand and increasing focus on supply chain resilience drive growth in DSV A/S's Road segment, which provides trucking and haulage solutions for land transportation of goods.

Solutions

Expected Growth: 5.5%

Increasing demand for customized logistics and supply chain services across various industries, automotive, and e-commerce drives growth. DSV A/S's Solutions segment benefits from rising complexity in global supply chains, prompting clients to outsource logistics operations.

Non-Allocated Items and Eliminations

Expected Growth: 7.3%

DSV's growth is driven by increasing demand for logistics services, especially in the e-commerce and automotive industries, as well as its strategic acquisitions and investments in digitalization and sustainability.

7. Detailed Products

Air Freight

DSV A/S provides air freight services, offering fast and reliable transportation of goods by air, with a global network of air freight experts and a range of services tailored to meet specific customer needs.

Ocean Freight

DSV A/S offers ocean freight services, providing a comprehensive range of services for the transportation of goods by sea, including FCL, LCL, and project cargo solutions.

Road Freight

DSV A/S provides road freight services, offering a range of transportation solutions for goods by road, including full truckload, less than truckload, and groupage services.

Contract Logistics

DSV A/S offers contract logistics services, providing customized warehousing, inventory management, and distribution solutions tailored to meet specific customer needs.

Supply Chain Solutions

DSV A/S provides supply chain solutions, offering a range of services to optimize and streamline customers' supply chains, including consulting, design, and implementation.

8. DSV A/S's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for DSV A/S is medium due to the presence of alternative logistics and transportation services. While there are some substitutes available, they may not offer the same level of quality and reliability as DSV A/S.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers for DSV A/S is low due to the company's strong market position and the lack of concentration among its customers. Customers have limited bargaining power to negotiate prices or terms.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers for DSV A/S is medium due to the presence of multiple suppliers in the market. While suppliers have some bargaining power, DSV A/S's large scale of operations and strong relationships with suppliers mitigate this power.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants for DSV A/S is low due to the high barriers to entry in the logistics and transportation industry. New entrants would need to invest heavily in infrastructure, technology, and personnel to compete with DSV A/S.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry for DSV A/S is high due to the competitive nature of the logistics and transportation industry. The company faces intense competition from established players and new entrants, which drives down prices and increases the need for innovation and differentiation.

9. SWOT Analysis

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Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 36.85%
Debt Cost 4.74%
Equity Weight 63.15%
Equity Cost 8.61%
WACC 7.19%
Leverage 58.35%

11. Quality Control: DSV A/S passed 6 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

1712.5$

Current Price

1712.5$

Potential

-0.00%

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