DSX.WS (Diana Shipping) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


DSX.WS Diana Shipping Inc DSX.WS
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What is Diana Shipping Moat Score?

Diana Shipping DSX.WS 67 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates DSX.WS with a GF Score™ of 67/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,064 Transportation companies, Diana Shipping ranks better than 83.65% on this metric.

Diana Shipping has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Diana Shipping has No Moat: Diana Shipping operates in a highly competitive shipping industry with low barriers to entry and minimal customer switching costs. The company lacks significant cost advantages or regulatory barriers.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Diana Shipping might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Diana Shipping  (NYSE:DSX.WS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Diana Shipping Moat Score Related Terms

DSX.WS vs SHIP, GASS, SMHI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Diana Shipping's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Diana Shipping's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diana Shipping's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Diana Shipping (DSX.WS) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Diana Shipping ranks #174 out of 1064 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Diana Shipping's Moat Score too high?
Diana Shipping's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Diana Shipping ranks #174 out of 1064 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diana Shipping's Moat Score compare to SHIP and GASS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Diana Shipping ranks #174 out of 1064 companies for Moat Score. This places Diana Shipping in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Diana Shipping's current Moat Score is 3. 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?
Diana Shipping (DSX.WS) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diana Shipping (DSX.WS), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 25, 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.

Diana Shipping Business Description

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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