MPC Container Ships ASA/Nkr MPCC
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About MPC Container Ships ASA
MPC Container Ships ASA is a shipping company headquartered in Oslo, Norway, specializing in the ownership and operation of container ships. The company focuses on serving intra-regional transportation routes, particularly in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Its fleet consists of vessels designed to efficiently handle containerized cargo, catering to varying demands across its service routes. MPC Container Ships ASA benefits from strategic market positioning through its flexible and scalable operations, which allow for adaptation to changing market dynamics. Established in response to the growing demand for container shipping, the company emphasizes operational efficiency and sustainable practices within the global shipping industry.
- Ticker
- Nkr MPCC
- Sector
- Mobility
- Primary listing
- XOSL
- Employees
- 40
- Headquarters
- Oslo, Norway
- Website
- www.mpc-container.com
MPCC Metrics
BasicAdvanced
kr 13B
6.34
kr 4.33
0.26
kr 1.75
6.37%
Price and volume
Market cap
kr 13B
Beta
0.26
52-week high
kr 30.14
52-week low
kr 16.54
Average daily volume
1.3M
Dividend rate
kr 1.75
Financial strength
Current ratio
3.32
Quick ratio
3.16
Long term debt to equity
0.385
Total debt to equity
0.436
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
40.21%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.47%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,600.092
Gross margin (TTM)
60.02%
Net profit margin (TTM)
42.91%
Operating margin (TTM)
38.80%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-0.02%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
kr 112,509,050
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.93%
Return on equity (TTM)
22.31%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
6.343
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.707
Price to book
12.19
Price to tangible book (TTM)
12.19
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
10.047
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
9.95%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.732
Dividend yield (TTM)
6.37%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-7.34%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-20.34%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-11.15%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-22.51%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-33.37%
Bulls say / Bears say
The $2.2bn charter backlog gives MPCC strong earnings visibility, with 99% of 2026 days and 85% of 2027 days covered. That should soften the impact of near-term swings in charter rates. (MPC Container Ships ASA)
Fleet renewal could improve earnings quality: MPCC agreed to buy four modern 7,000 TEU vessels for $340m, each with a three-year charter expected to generate $140m in EBITDA in total. The new ships also expand its reach into a larger vessel segment. (MPC Container Ships ASA)
Tight supply and steady demand support MPCC’s feeder-ship market: Q2 fleet utilisation was 98.8%, and the company reported resilient intra-regional demand for modern tonnage. A firm charter market could help it renew contracts at attractive rates. (MPC Container Ships ASA)
Recent results show weaker earnings momentum: Q2 revenue fell 15% year on year and adjusted EBITDA fell 19%, while average daily charter revenue also declined. High utilisation has not prevented lower financial performance. (MPC Container Ships ASA)
Fleet renewal requires substantial capital: MPCC’s four-ship purchase cost $340m, it has 17 newbuildings on order, and it secured a $375m loan while raising $107m through a private placement. More borrowing and share issuance could weigh on returns to existing shareholders. (MPC Container Ships ASA, MPC Container Ships ASA)
Charter rates could weaken if shipping disruptions ease as fleet supply expands. MPCC’s Q1 report flagged possible 2027 fleet growth of 7–8% and warned that a return to Suez routing could free capacity and pressure rates. (MPC Container Ships ASA)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 26 Oct 2026.
MPCC Financial Performance
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Upcoming events
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Funds containing MPCC
AllUSDEURGBP
Fund name | Fund size | Nkr MPCC weighting |
|---|---|---|
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | $3.6B | 0.08% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | $3.6B | 0.08% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap£WLDS | $9B | 0.02% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap€IUSN | $9B | 0.02% |
iShares MSCI World Small Cap$WSML | $9B | 0.02% |
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