DSX (Diana Shipping) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.35 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 30% Above Median

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DSX Diana Shipping Inc DSX
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Price $2.36
GF Value $2.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Diana Shipping Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Diana Shipping DSX -0.84% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates DSX with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Transportation companies, Diana Shipping ranks better than 91.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Diana Shipping's current share price is $2.36. Diana Shipping's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.82. Diana Shipping's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for Diana Shipping's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

DSX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.27   Max: 0.58
Current: 0.35

During the past years, Diana Shipping's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.58. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.27.

DSX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
91.51% of 730 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.295 vs DSX: 0.35

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Diana Shipping's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.433. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $6.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Diana Shipping  (NYSE:DSX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Diana Shipping Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Diana Shipping Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diana Shipping's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Diana Shipping Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Diana Shipping Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.37 0.31 0.23 0.23

Diana Shipping Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.19 0.22 0.23 0.35 0.31

DSX vs GASS, SMHI, SHIP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Diana Shipping's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Diana Shipping Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Diana Shipping's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diana Shipping's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Diana Shipping Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Diana Shipping's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.36/6.82
=0.35

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Diana Shipping's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Diana Shipping's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=4.433/126.7200*126.7200
=4.433

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 126.7200.

Diana Shipping Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 12.743 99.878 16.168
201612 12.475 100.110 15.791
201703 11.984 100.770 15.070
201706 10.226 101.138 12.813
201709 9.999 100.882 12.560
201712 5.886 100.762 7.402
201803 5.764 100.534 7.265
201806 5.785 102.121 7.179
201809 5.926 101.982 7.364
201812 6.049 101.330 7.565
201903 5.872 101.482 7.332
201906 6.178 101.837 7.688
201909 6.242 101.906 7.762
201912 6.251 102.120 7.757
202003 5.127 101.479 6.402
202006 5.008 100.239 6.331
202009 4.889 99.886 6.202
202012 4.800 99.751 6.098
202103 4.502 99.817 5.715
202106 4.542 101.270 5.683
202109 4.544 102.095 5.640
202112 4.643 104.853 5.611
202203 4.674 108.651 5.451
202206 4.864 113.517 5.430
202209 4.969 114.371 5.506
202212 4.747 112.428 5.350
202303 4.622 113.620 5.155
202306 4.579 115.515 5.023
202309 4.494 116.234 4.899
202312 4.325 116.364 4.710
202403 4.138 117.285 4.471
202406 3.996 118.129 4.287
202409 3.959 119.650 4.193
202412 4.034 119.360 4.283
202503 4.188 120.133 4.418
202506 4.257 121.399 4.444
202509 4.316 121.950 4.485
202512 4.339 122.450 4.490
202603 4.290 124.820 4.355
202606 4.433 126.720 4.433

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 mean?
Diana Shipping (DSX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Diana Shipping and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, Diana Shipping's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Diana Shipping ranks #62 out of 730 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Diana Shipping's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Diana Shipping's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.58. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Diana Shipping's value of 0.35 is 73% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diana Shipping ranks #62 out of 730 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Diana Shipping has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diana Shipping's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GASS and SMHI?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Diana Shipping ranks #62 out of 730 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Diana Shipping in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Diana Shipping's value of 0.35 is 73% below this benchmark. Historically, Diana Shipping's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Diana Shipping has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.30, based on 730 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diana Shipping's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 is 73% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Diana Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diana Shipping's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diana Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diana Shipping (DSX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.24, compared to a current price of $2.36 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 73% below the Transportation industry median of 1.30. Diana Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diana Shipping (DSX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Diana Shipping (DSX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diana Shipping stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.36 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.24. GuruFocus considers Diana Shipping to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DSX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.35 (30% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
  • GF Value™: $2.24 vs. price of $2.36 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73% below the Transportation median (#62 of 730)

No single metric tells the full story. See the DSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Diana Shipping Business Description

Other Exchanges DSXpB.PFD:USADSZ:Germany
Address 175 64 Palaio Faliro, Pendelis 16, Athens, GRC, 175 64
Diana Shipping Inc provides shipping transportation services. The company, through its subsidiaries, operates a fleet of vessels consisting of dry bulk carriers such as Panamax, Kamsarmax, Post-Panamax, Capesize, and Newcastlemax vessels. Using this fleet, the firm provides transportation services for various goods, including coal, iron ore, and grains. It also transports minor bulks, including steel products, cement, and fertilizers, through its dry bulk carrier vessels. The operation of the vessels is the main source of revenue generation; the services provided by the vessels are similar, and all operate under the same economic environment.
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