DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:DSX • MHY2066G1044

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This DSX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. DSX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DSX had negative earnings in the past year.
  • DSX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • DSX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DSX had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2025 0 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

  • DSX has a Return On Assets (1.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.40%, DSX is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.82%, DSX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DSX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.14%. This is below the industry average of 6.27%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.03%
ROE 2.4%
ROIC 2.82%
ROA(3y)1.8%
ROA(5y)4.22%
ROE(3y)4.26%
ROE(5y)9.83%
ROIC(3y)4.14%
ROIC(5y)5.83%
DSX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDSX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

  • DSX's Profit Margin of 5.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DSX outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DSX has declined.
  • DSX's Operating Margin of 18.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSX outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
  • DSX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • DSX has a Gross Margin of 56.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: DSX outperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
  • DSX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.04%
PM (TTM) 5.65%
GM 56.61%
OM growth 3Y-27.59%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-47.52%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.03%
GM growth 5Y6.41%
DSX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDSX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -100 -200 -300

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2. DSX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DSX is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DSX has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, DSX has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for DSX has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
DSX Yearly Shares OutstandingDSX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • DSX has an Altman-Z score of -0.03. This is a bad value and indicates that DSX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of -0.03, DSX is not doing good in the industry: 74.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DSX is 14.35, which is on the high side as it means it would take DSX, 14.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DSX (14.35) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15 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 1.15, DSX is doing worse than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.15
Debt/FCF 14.35
Altman-Z -0.03
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC8.11%
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • DSX has a Current Ratio of 2.73. This indicates that DSX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DSX's Current ratio of 2.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DSX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.69 indicates that DSX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.69, DSX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.73
Quick Ratio 2.69
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 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. DSX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for DSX have decreased strongly by -98.82% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, DSX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -90.95% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, DSX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.43% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, DSX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-98.82%
EPS 3Y-90.95%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.7%
Revenue growth 5Y4.7%
Sales Q2Q%-8.79%

3.2 Future

  • DSX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2143.85% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DSX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y34038%
EPS Next 2Y2143.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.62%
Revenue Next 2Y11.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 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. DSX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.35, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DSX.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DSX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DSX to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.68), we can say DSX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 7.35
DSX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDSX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 62.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DSX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DSX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.99
EV/EBITDA 7.59
DSX Per share dataDSX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as DSX's earnings are expected to grow with 2143.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2143.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. DSX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.63%, DSX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.34, DSX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • 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 1.63%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DSX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.06%!
  • DSX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
DSX Yearly Dividends per shareDSX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • DSX pays out 86.25% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • DSX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP86.25%
EPS Next 2Y2143.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 2025 0 -200M -400M
DSX Dividend Payout.DSX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DSX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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DSX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DIANA SHIPPING INC

NYSE:DSX (4/30/2026, 5:05:00 PM)

After market: 2.48 -0.03 (-1.2%)

2.51

+0.04 (+1.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Industry StrengthN/A
Industry GrowthN/A
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-21
Inst Owners9.9%
Inst Owner Change1.77%
Ins Owners1.79%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap310.09M
Revenue(TTM)213.54M
Net Income(TTM)12.06M
Analysts80
Price Target2.91 (15.94%)
Short Float %3.4%
Short Ratio3.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.63%
Yearly Dividend0.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.06%
DP86.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-11
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-264.03%
Min EPS beat(2)-494.06%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.65%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.32%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.1%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.25%
PT rev (1m)11.76%
PT rev (3m)18.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)40.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 7.35
P/S 1.45
P/FCF 6.99
P/OCF 6.53
P/B 0.62
P/tB 0.62
EV/EBITDA 7.59
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY13.6%
FCF(TTM)0.36
FCFY14.3%
OCF(TTM)0.38
OCFY15.32%
SpS1.73
BVpS4.07
TBVpS4.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.03%
ROE 2.4%
ROCE 3.57%
ROIC 2.82%
ROICexc 3.35%
ROICexgc 3.35%
OM 18.04%
PM (TTM) 5.65%
GM 56.61%
FCFM 20.76%
ROA(3y)1.8%
ROA(5y)4.22%
ROE(3y)4.26%
ROE(5y)9.83%
ROIC(3y)4.14%
ROIC(5y)5.83%
ROICexc(3y)5.01%
ROICexc(5y)6.73%
ROICexgc(3y)5.01%
ROICexgc(5y)6.73%
ROCE(3y)5.24%
ROCE(5y)7.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-33.03%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.03%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-27.59%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-47.52%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.03%
GM growth 5Y6.41%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.15
Debt/FCF 14.35
Debt/EBITDA 6.77
Cap/Depr 6.82%
Cap/Sales 1.49%
Interest Coverage 0.93
Cash Conversion 55.86%
Profit Quality 367.7%
Current Ratio 2.73
Quick Ratio 2.69
Altman-Z -0.03
F-Score7
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC0.35
Cap/Depr(3y)41.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)141.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.55%
Profit Quality(3y)435.08%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-98.82%
EPS 3Y-90.95%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-200%
EPS Next Y34038%
EPS Next 2Y2143.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.7%
Revenue growth 5Y4.7%
Sales Q2Q%-8.79%
Revenue Next Year17.62%
Revenue Next 2Y11.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-26.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.61%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year187.11%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-25.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y31.91%
OCF growth 1Y-43.13%
OCF growth 3Y-33.13%
OCF growth 5Y22.53%

DIANA SHIPPING INC / DSX Fundamental Analysis 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 6 / 10 to DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) stock?

DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for DIANA SHIPPING INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) is expected to grow by 34038% in the next year.


Is the dividend of DIANA SHIPPING INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 86.25%.