DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DSX - MHY2066G1044 - Common Stock
1.7655 USD
+0.09 (+5.09%)
Taking everything into account, DSX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years DSX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.35%, DSX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.09%, DSX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
DSX has a Profit Margin of 6.79%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DSX outperforms 48.57% of 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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DSX has grown nicely.
DSX has a Gross Margin of 58.22%. This is in the better half of the industry: DSX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
DSX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DSX does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
DSX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DSX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DSX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
DSX has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.14. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DSX would need 10.14 years to pay back of 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.24, DSX is doing worse than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.58 indicates that DSX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.58, DSX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.52 indicates that DSX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DSX (2.52) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DSX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -49.23%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.16% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
DSX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.89%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.67% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 66.72% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-40.59%
EPS Next 2Y82.4%
EPS Next 3Y66.72%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.22, DSX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
DSX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. DSX is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DSX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.24, the valuation of DSX can be described as very cheap.
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 (23.09), we can say DSX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as DSX.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DSX's earnings are expected to grow with 66.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y82.4%
EPS Next 3Y66.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.37%, 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 2.30, DSX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
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
DSX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y82.4%
EPS Next 3Y66.72%
NYSE:DSX (10/28/2025, 1:50:59 PM)
1.7655
+0.09 (+5.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.73%
Inst Owner Change6.4%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap204.41M
Revenue(TTM)224.19M
Net Income(TTM)15.22M
Analysts80
Price Target2.45 (38.77%)
Short Float %0.82%
Short Ratio1.53
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
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)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)0%
PT rev (3m)4.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.4 | ||
| P/B | 0.41 | ||
| P/tB | 0.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.95 |
EPS(TTM)0.07
EY3.96%
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY16.02%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY29.44%
OCF(TTM)0.52
OCFY29.44%
SpS1.94
BVpS4.26
TBVpS4.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.09
Graham Number2.59
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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 Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
WACC7.87%
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-40.59%
EPS Next 2Y82.4%
EPS Next 3Y66.72%
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 Year73.67%
EBIT Next 3Y33.39%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DIANA SHIPPING INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DSX.
Can you provide the valuation status for DIANA SHIPPING INC?
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 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of DIANA SHIPPING INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) is 25.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.41.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DSX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) is expected to decline by -40.59% in the next year.