Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Diana Shipping Inc. stock (DSX) is currently trading at $2.52. Diana Shipping Inc. PE ratio is 21.00. Diana Shipping Inc. PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.25. Analyst consensus price target for DSX is $3.80. WallStSmart rates DSX as Sell.
- DSX PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- DSX PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- DSX intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- DSX stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- DSX fair value vs current price
- DSX insider transactions and insider buying
- Is DSX undervalued or overvalued?
- Diana Shipping Inc. financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- DSX Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- DSX analyst price target and Smart Rating
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DSX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX)
DSX trades 225% above its Graham fair value of $0.75, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) Key Strengths (3)
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Good growth relative to its price
Paying $1.25 for every $1 of annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) Areas to Watch (7)
Revenue declining -8.80%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -75.40%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very low institutional interest at 9.90%
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 43/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.7/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.44), Price/Sales (1.25), Price/Book (0.53) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -8.80%, EPS Growth at -75.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 3.54%, Operating Margin at 14.00%, Profit Margin at 8.35%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 3.54% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -8.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
DSX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
DSX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.25x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 5.79x (5th percentile). The current valuation is 97% below its historical high of 42x set in Oct 2007, and 76% above its historical low of 0.71x in May 2020.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) · INDUSTRIALS › MARINE SHIPPING
The Big Picture
Diana Shipping Inc. operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 214M with 9% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.3%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 7M in free cash flow and 7M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 9% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
ROE of 3.5% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Diana Shipping Inc. push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Debt management: total debt of 651M is significantly higher than cash (94M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor MARINE SHIPPING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Diana Shipping Inc..
Bottom Line
Diana Shipping Inc. offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Diana Shipping Inc.(DSX)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
MARINE SHIPPING
USA
Diana Shipping Inc. provides ocean freight services. The company is headquartered in Athens, Greece.