DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:DSX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - MHY2066G1044 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall DSX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DSX against 34 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DSX was profitable.
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.
1.2 Ratios
DSX's Return On Assets of 0.69% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DSX is outperformed by 64.71% of its industry peers.
DSX has a worse Return On Equity (1.63%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.69% | ||
| ROE | 1.63% | ||
| 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
1.3 Margins
DSX has a worse Profit Margin (3.51%) than 61.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DSX has declined.
DSX's Operating Margin of 22.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSX outperforms 61.76% of its industry peers.
DSX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DSX has a better Gross Margin (57.89%) than 67.65% of its industry peers.
DSX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.51% | ||
| GM | 57.89% |
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%
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
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.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of DSX is 9.94, which is on the high side as it means it would take DSX, 9.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DSX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (9.94) than 61.76% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29 is on the high side and indicates that DSX has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.29, DSX is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.72%
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 79.41% 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 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for DSX have decreased strongly by -62.50% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.16% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -8.74% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-62.5%
EPS 3Y-41.75%
EPS 5Y23.16%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.74%
Revenue growth 3Y2.13%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-4.7%
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 52.76% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DSX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-28.71%
EPS Next 2Y101%
EPS Next 3Y52.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.08%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.93%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
DSX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.00.
DSX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, DSX is valued a bit cheaper.
DSX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.43.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DSX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DSX is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DSX to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say DSX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as DSX.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DSX is valued cheaper than 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DSX's earnings are expected to grow with 52.76% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y101%
EPS Next 3Y52.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.91%, DSX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DSX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.55.
DSX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.91% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DSX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 37.45%!
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
5.3 Sustainability
The dividend of DSX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y101%
EPS Next 3Y52.76%
NYSE:DSX (7/9/2025, 9:36:18 AM)
1.5197
-0.01 (-0.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.4%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap175.94M
Analysts80
Price Target2.35 (54.64%)
Short Float %0.74%
Short Ratio1.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.91% |
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.45%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)6.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.65%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.65%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.18%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.57%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.63%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-27.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)100%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-25.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.8 | ||
| P/B | 0.36 | ||
| P/tB | 0.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.4 |
EPS(TTM)0.08
EY5.26%
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY22.6%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY35.68%
OCF(TTM)0.54
OCFY35.68%
SpS1.95
BVpS4.19
TBVpS4.19
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.69% | ||
| ROE | 1.63% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 22.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.51% | ||
| GM | 57.89% | ||
| FCFM | 27.84% |
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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 793.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score3
WACC7.72%
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)-62.5%
EPS 3Y-41.75%
EPS 5Y23.16%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
EPS Next Y-28.71%
EPS Next 2Y101%
EPS Next 3Y52.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.74%
Revenue growth 3Y2.13%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-4.7%
Revenue Next Year-3.08%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y1.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.37%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.51%
EBIT growth 5Y7.5%
EBIT Next Year75.34%
EBIT Next 3Y28.45%
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%