Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Diana Shipping's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $39.3 Mil. Diana Shipping's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $572.0 Mil. Therefore, Diana Shipping's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.87%.
Diana Shipping (NYSE:DSX) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Diana Shipping Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Diana Shipping Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diana Shipping's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
DSX vs GASS, SMHI, SHIP: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Diana Shipping's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Diana Shipping's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diana Shipping's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.87% mean?
Diana Shipping (DSX) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.87% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Diana Shipping and its competitors.
Is Diana Shipping's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Diana Shipping's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.87%. Overall, Diana Shipping has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diana Shipping's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to GASS and SMHI?
Diana Shipping's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.87% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Transportation company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Diana Shipping and its competitors. Diana Shipping's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.87%. 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 $2.18, compared to a current price of $2.14 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.87%. Diana Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diana Shipping (DSX), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.87% as of Mar. 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.14 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.18.
GuruFocus considers Diana Shipping to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DSX:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.87%
GF Value™: $2.18 vs. price of $2.14 (1.8% below fair value)
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 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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