Diana ShippingDSX -4.19%67 FCF Margin % is 37.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 17.75. GuruFocus rates DSX with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Diana Shipping ranks better than 88.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diana Shipping's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DSX'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63.29 Med: 17.75 Max: 34.09
Current: 23.73
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Diana Shipping was 34.09%. The lowest was -63.29%. And the median was 17.75%.
DSX's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 88.87% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs DSX: 23.73
Diana Shipping FCF Margin % Related Terms
Diana Shipping FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diana Shipping's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Diana Shipping's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Diana Shipping's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diana Shipping's FCF Margin % 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.
Diana Shipping (DSX) has a FCF Margin % of 37.13% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Diana Shipping and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 17.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Diana Shipping ranks #112 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Diana Shipping's FCF Margin % too high?
Diana Shipping's current FCF Margin % of 37.13% is 109% above median its 10-year median of 17.75. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Diana Shipping's value of 37.13% is 747.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diana Shipping ranks #112 out of 1006 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 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diana Shipping's FCF Margin % compare to SHIP and GASS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Diana Shipping ranks #112 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Diana Shipping in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Diana Shipping's value of 37.13% is 747.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.75 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Diana Shipping has consistently been above 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 FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diana Shipping's current FCF Margin % of 37.13% is 747.7% above 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Diana Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diana Shipping's current FCF Margin % is 37.13%, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 17.75. 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 $2.16, compared to a current price of $2.06 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 37.13%, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 17.75 and 747.7% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. Diana Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diana Shipping (DSX), the current FCF Margin % is 37.13% 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 $2.06 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.16.
GuruFocus considers Diana Shipping to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DSX:
FCF Margin %: 37.13% (109% above median its 10-year median of 17.75)
GF Value™: $2.16 vs. price of $2.06 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 747.7% above the Transportation median (#112 of 1006)
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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