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DIANA SHIPPING INC (DSX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DSX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - MHY2066G1044 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

1.52  +0.07 (+4.83%)

After market: 1.4707 -0.05 (-3.24%)

Fundamental Rating

5

DSX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 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

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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.60%, DSX is doing worse than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
DSX has a Return On Equity of 1.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DSX underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
DSX has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.81%) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DSX is in line with the industry average of 7.82%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.6%
ROE 1.38%
ROIC 3.81%
ROA(3y)4.65%
ROA(5y)0.81%
ROE(3y)11.22%
ROE(5y)2.82%
ROIC(3y)6.65%
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's Profit Margin of 3.06% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DSX is outperformed by 65.63% of its industry peers.
DSX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DSX has a Operating Margin of 23.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DSX outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DSX has grown nicely.
DSX has a Gross Margin of 57.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: DSX outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DSX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.04%
PM (TTM) 3.06%
GM 57.85%
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 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
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.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.14, we must say that DSX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -0.14, DSX is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DSX is 10.75, which is on the high side as it means it would take DSX, 10.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DSX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.75. This is in the better half of the industry: DSX outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
DSX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.15, DSX is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.15
Debt/FCF 10.75
Altman-Z -0.14
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC7.72%
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 78.13% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.52 indicates that DSX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.52, DSX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
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 -67.50% 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 very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.93% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DSX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-67.5%
EPS 3Y-41.75%
EPS 5Y23.16%
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.93%
Revenue growth 3Y2.13%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-9.81%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 52.76% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.23% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-28.71%
EPS Next 2Y85.63%
EPS Next 3Y52.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y2.23%
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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.71 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DSX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DSX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: DSX is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.25, DSX is valued at the same level.
DSX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.19.
DSX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DSX is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
DSX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.71
Fwd PE 5.19
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

DSX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DSX indicates a rather cheap valuation: DSX is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.97
EV/EBITDA 6.15
DSX Per share dataDSX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 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)0.94
EPS Next 2Y85.63%
EPS Next 3Y52.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DSX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.24%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.32, DSX pays a better dividend. On top of this DSX pays more dividend than 90.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, DSX pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.24%

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
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

498.39% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DSX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DSX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP498.39%
EPS Next 2Y85.63%
EPS Next 3Y52.76%
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
DSX Dividend Payout.DSX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DSX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DIANA SHIPPING INC

NYSE:DSX (5/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 1.4707 -0.05 (-3.24%)

1.52

+0.07 (+4.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)05-29 2025-05-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-29 2025-07-29/amc
Inst Owners9.61%
Inst Owner Change-10.07%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap175.97M
Analysts84
Price Target3.23 (112.5%)
Short Float %0.82%
Short Ratio2.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.24%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.45%
DP498.39%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-12 2025-03-12 (0.01)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)56.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-83.5%
Max EPS beat(2)197.03%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)12.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-83.5%
Max EPS beat(4)197.03%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.05%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)9.93%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)11.2%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-16.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.9%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.9%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.08%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.04%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.67%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-140%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-62.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.71
Fwd PE 5.19
P/S 0.77
P/FCF 2.97
P/OCF 2.11
P/B 0.35
P/tB 0.35
EV/EBITDA 6.15
EPS(TTM)0.07
EY4.61%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY19.27%
FCF(TTM)0.51
FCFY33.7%
OCF(TTM)0.72
OCFY47.47%
SpS1.97
BVpS4.36
TBVpS4.36
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.6%
ROE 1.38%
ROCE 4.82%
ROIC 3.81%
ROICexc 4.7%
ROICexgc 4.7%
OM 23.04%
PM (TTM) 3.06%
GM 57.85%
FCFM 25.98%
ROA(3y)4.65%
ROA(5y)0.81%
ROE(3y)11.22%
ROE(5y)2.82%
ROIC(3y)6.65%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.61%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.61%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.42%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-13.99%
ROICexcg growth 5Y7.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.86%
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 Turnover0.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.15
Debt/FCF 10.75
Debt/EBITDA 5.99
Cap/Depr 54.23%
Cap/Sales 10.62%
Interest Coverage 1.14
Cash Conversion 85.87%
Profit Quality 849.88%
Current Ratio 2.58
Quick Ratio 2.52
Altman-Z -0.14
F-Score5
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC0.49
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)-67.5%
EPS 3Y-41.75%
EPS 5Y23.16%
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
EPS Next Y-28.71%
EPS Next 2Y85.63%
EPS Next 3Y52.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.93%
Revenue growth 3Y2.13%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-9.81%
Revenue Next Year-2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y2.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-33.37%
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%