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DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DSX - MHY2066G1044 - Common Stock

1.89 USD
-0.06 (-3.08%)
Last: 9/16/2025, 8:12:48 PM
1.92 USD
+0.03 (+1.59%)
After Hours: 9/16/2025, 8:12:48 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall DSX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated DSX against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. DSX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
In the past year DSX had a positive cash flow from operations.
DSX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

DSX has a Return On Assets (1.35%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DSX has a Return On Equity of 3.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DSX outperforms 45.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.35%
ROE 3.09%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

DSX has a Profit Margin (6.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DSX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DSX's Operating Margin of 22.09% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DSX outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
DSX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 58.22%, DSX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DSX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.09%
PM (TTM) 6.79%
GM 58.22%
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 2015 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
Compared to 5 years ago, DSX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for DSX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DSX Yearly Shares OutstandingDSX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of DSX is 10.14, which is on the high side as it means it would take DSX, 10.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DSX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.14. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DSX outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
DSX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.24, DSX is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.24
Debt/FCF 10.14
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.05%
DSX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDSX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

DSX has a Current Ratio of 2.58. This indicates that DSX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DSX (2.58) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.52 indicates that DSX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DSX has a better Quick ratio (2.52) than 80.00% 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 2015 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 -49.23% 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.
Looking at the last year, DSX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.89% in the last year.
DSX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.23%
EPS 3Y-41.75%
EPS 5Y23.16%
EPS Q2Q%-90%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.89%
Revenue growth 3Y2.13%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-2.34%

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 45.64% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-52.47%
EPS Next 2Y82.4%
EPS Next 3Y45.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.01%
Revenue Next 2Y3.7%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
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.
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 2014 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 2014 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

DSX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DSX is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DSX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say DSX is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.68 indicates a rather cheap 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.71, DSX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27
Fwd PE 6.68
DSX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDSX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DSX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.64
EV/EBITDA 7.21
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 45.64% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y82.4%
EPS Next 3Y45.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DSX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.76, DSX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, DSX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%

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 2Y82.4%
EPS Next 3Y45.64%
DSX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDSX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M

DIANA SHIPPING INC

NYSE:DSX (9/16/2025, 8:12:48 PM)

After market: 1.92 +0.03 (+1.59%)

1.89

-0.06 (-3.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-24 2025-11-24/amc
Inst Owners9.21%
Inst Owner Change-4.07%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap218.82M
Analysts80
Price Target2.45 (29.63%)
Short Float %0.7%
Short Ratio1.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.45%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-21 2025-08-21 (0.01)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.65%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.65%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.62%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.67%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.45%
PT rev (1m)4.35%
PT rev (3m)4.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50%
EPS NY rev (1m)-33.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27
Fwd PE 6.68
P/S 0.98
P/FCF 3.64
P/OCF 3.64
P/B 0.44
P/tB 0.44
EV/EBITDA 7.21
EPS(TTM)0.07
EY3.7%
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY14.96%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY27.5%
OCF(TTM)0.52
OCFY27.5%
SpS1.94
BVpS4.26
TBVpS4.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.35%
ROE 3.09%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 22.09%
PM (TTM) 6.79%
GM 58.22%
FCFM 26.84%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.24
Debt/FCF 10.14
Debt/EBITDA 6.48
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 63.88%
Profit Quality 395.36%
Current Ratio 2.58
Quick Ratio 2.52
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.05%
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)-49.23%
EPS 3Y-41.75%
EPS 5Y23.16%
EPS Q2Q%-90%
EPS Next Y-52.47%
EPS Next 2Y82.4%
EPS Next 3Y45.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.89%
Revenue growth 3Y2.13%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-2.34%
Revenue Next Year-3.01%
Revenue Next 2Y3.7%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.51%
EBIT growth 5Y7.5%
EBIT Next Year71.68%
EBIT Next 3Y27.33%
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%