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DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

2.195 USD
+0.08 (+4.03%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 3:59:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

DSX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. DSX has an average financial health and profitability rating. DSX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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.
  • DSX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years DSX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.58%, DSX is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 3.74%, DSX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same 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

  • DSX's Profit Margin of 8.54% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DSX outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
  • DSX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • DSX has a better Operating Margin (20.94%) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
  • DSX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 57.90%, DSX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DSX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DSX has been increased compared to 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.77, DSX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DSX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of DSX (1.30) is worse 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
WACC8.29%
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.
  • DSX has a Current ratio of 2.58. This is in the better half of the industry: DSX outperforms 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 has a better Quick ratio (2.52) than 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

  • The earnings per share for DSX have decreased strongly by -28.24% in the last year.
  • 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%.
  • Measured over the past years, DSX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.67% on average per year.
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

  • DSX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 62.33% yearly.
  • DSX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.90% yearly.
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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 36.58 indicates a quite expensive valuation of DSX.
  • DSX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, DSX is valued a bit more expensive.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.06, which indicates a very decent valuation of DSX.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DSX is valued a bit cheaper than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.32. DSX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.58
Fwd PE 9.06
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

  • DSX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • DSX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DSX is cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.59
EV/EBITDA 8.42
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)1.58
EPS Next 2Y68.87%
EPS Next 3Y62.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • DSX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.91%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • DSX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.35.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DSX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.91%

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

  • The dividend of DSX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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 / DSX FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DIANA SHIPPING INC?

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 36.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.51.


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

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