DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DSX - MHY2066G1044 - Common Stock
1.905 USD
0 (-0.26%)
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 an average financial health and profitability rating. DSX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DSX was profitable.
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.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.35%, DSX is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of DSX (3.09%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 (6.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
DSX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 22.09%, DSX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
DSX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 58.22%, DSX is in the better half of 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 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.
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.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.14, DSX is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.24 is on the high side and indicates that DSX has dependencies on debt financing.
DSX's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.24 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DSX is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.07%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.58, DSX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
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
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.89% in the past year.
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
DSX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.64% yearly.
DSX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.05% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
DSX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DSX.
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.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.74, 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 65.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, DSX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.74 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DSX indicates a rather cheap valuation: DSX is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DSX's earnings are expected to grow with 45.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y82.4%
EPS Next 3Y45.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.14%, DSX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
DSX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.76.
DSX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
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 2Y82.4%
EPS Next 3Y45.64%
NYSE:DSX (9/18/2025, 12:01:47 PM)
1.905
0 (-0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.21%
Inst Owner Change-4.07%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap220.56M
Analysts80
Price Target2.45 (28.61%)
Short Float %0.7%
Short Ratio1.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
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)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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.66 | ||
| P/B | 0.45 | ||
| P/tB | 0.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.24 |
EPS(TTM)0.07
EY3.67%
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY14.85%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY27.29%
OCF(TTM)0.52
OCFY27.29%
SpS1.94
BVpS4.26
TBVpS4.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.18
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
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 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
WACC8.07%
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%