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DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DSX - MHY2066G1044 - Common Stock

1.86 USD
+0.02 (+1.09%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DSX. DSX was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. DSX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. DSX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DSX had positive earnings in the past year.
DSX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years DSX 4 years were profitable.
DSX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DSX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDSX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

DSX has a Return On Assets (1.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DSX has a Return On Equity (3.74%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.58%
ROE 3.74%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)4.65%
ROA(5y)0.81%
ROE(3y)11.22%
ROE(5y)2.82%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
DSX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDSX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 8.54%, DSX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
DSX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.94%, DSX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
DSX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DSX has a better Gross Margin (57.90%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
DSX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.94%
PM (TTM) 8.54%
GM 57.9%
OM growth 3Y-7.49%
OM growth 5Y6.78%
PM growth 3Y-49.75%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.55%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
DSX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDSX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DSX does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, DSX has more shares outstanding
DSX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DSX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
DSX Yearly Shares OutstandingDSX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
DSX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDSX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

DSX has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.77. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DSX would need 11.77 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DSX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (11.77) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.30 is on the high side and indicates that DSX has dependencies on debt financing.
DSX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.30) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.3
Debt/FCF 11.77
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.02%
DSX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDSX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.58 indicates that DSX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DSX (2.58) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
DSX has a Quick Ratio of 2.52. This indicates that DSX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DSX's Quick ratio of 2.52 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.58
Quick Ratio 2.52
DSX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDSX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DSX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -28.24%.
DSX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.16% yearly.
DSX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.45%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.24%
EPS 3Y-41.75%
EPS 5Y23.16%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.45%
Revenue growth 3Y2.13%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-9.79%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DSX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 62.33% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DSX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-76.24%
EPS Next 2Y68.87%
EPS Next 3Y62.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
DSX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDSX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
DSX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDSX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1 -1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.00, the valuation of DSX can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DSX is on the same level as its industry peers.
DSX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.67, the valuation of DSX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DSX is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DSX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say DSX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31
Fwd PE 7.67
DSX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDSX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DSX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DSX is valued cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.89
EV/EBITDA 8.1
DSX Per share dataDSX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as DSX's earnings are expected to grow with 62.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.34
EPS Next 2Y68.87%
EPS Next 3Y62.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%, DSX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
DSX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 53.09.
DSX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of DSX grows each year by 37.45%, which is quite nice.
DSX has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.45%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
DSX Yearly Dividends per shareDSX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

DSX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y68.87%
EPS Next 3Y62.33%
DSX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDSX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M

DIANA SHIPPING INC

NYSE:DSX (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

1.86

+0.02 (+1.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-20 2025-11-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/bmo
Inst Owners9.37%
Inst Owner Change-0.24%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap215.35M
Revenue(TTM)218.56M
Net Income(TTM)18.66M
Analysts80
Price Target2.24 (20.43%)
Short Float %0.93%
Short Ratio1.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.45%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-63.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-93.4%
Max EPS beat(2)-33.99%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.13%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.65%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.99%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.83%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.34%
PT rev (1m)-8.33%
PT rev (3m)-8.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-60%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31
Fwd PE 7.67
P/S 0.99
P/FCF 3.89
P/OCF 3.89
P/B 0.43
P/tB 0.43
EV/EBITDA 8.1
EPS(TTM)0.06
EY3.23%
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY13.03%
FCF(TTM)0.48
FCFY25.7%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY25.7%
SpS1.89
BVpS4.32
TBVpS4.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.34
Graham Number2.41
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.58%
ROE 3.74%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 20.94%
PM (TTM) 8.54%
GM 57.9%
FCFM 25.32%
ROA(3y)4.65%
ROA(5y)0.81%
ROE(3y)11.22%
ROE(5y)2.82%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.42%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-7.49%
OM growth 5Y6.78%
PM growth 3Y-49.75%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.55%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.3
Debt/FCF 11.77
Debt/EBITDA 7.2
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 61.17%
Profit Quality 296.5%
Current Ratio 2.58
Quick Ratio 2.52
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)217.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)142.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)34.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.97%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.24%
EPS 3Y-41.75%
EPS 5Y23.16%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
EPS Next Y-76.24%
EPS Next 2Y68.87%
EPS Next 3Y62.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.45%
Revenue growth 3Y2.13%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-9.79%
Revenue Next Year-3.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.7%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.51%
EBIT growth 5Y7.5%
EBIT Next Year70.01%
EBIT Next 3Y32.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y53.45%
FCF growth 3Y-5.69%
FCF growth 5Y4.76%
OCF growth 1Y18.68%
OCF growth 3Y-2.35%
OCF growth 5Y10.85%

DIANA SHIPPING INC / DSX FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DSX.


What is the valuation status for DSX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of DSX stock?

DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) is 31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.43.


What is the financial health of DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) stock?

The financial health rating of DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) is 4 / 10.