Diana ShippingDSX -4.19%67 Net Margin % is 53.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 724% above its 10-year median of 6.46. 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 1,008 Transportation companies, Diana Shipping ranks better than 84.92% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Diana Shipping's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.1 Mil. Diana Shipping's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $54.7 Mil. Therefore, Diana Shipping's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diana Shipping's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DSX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -316.07 Med: 6.46 Max: 41.06
Current: 20.61
DSX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 84.92% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs DSX: 20.61
Diana Shipping (NYSE:DSX) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Diana Shipping Net Margin % Related Terms
Diana Shipping Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diana Shipping's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Diana Shipping's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diana Shipping's Net 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 Net Margin % of 53.25% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Diana Shipping and its competitors. This is 724% above median its historical median of 6.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Diana Shipping ranks #152 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Diana Shipping's Net Margin % too high?
Diana Shipping's current Net Margin % of 53.25% is 724% above median its 10-year median of 6.46. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Diana Shipping's value of 53.25% is 969.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diana Shipping ranks #152 out of 1008 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 Net Margin % compare to SHIP and GASS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Diana Shipping ranks #152 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places Diana Shipping in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Diana Shipping's value of 53.25% is 969.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.46 vs. the industry median of 4.98, 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 Net Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.98, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Diana Shipping's current Net Margin % of 53.25% is 969.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Diana Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diana Shipping's current Net Margin % is 53.25%, which is 724% above median its own 10-year median of 6.46. 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 Net Margin % is 53.25%, which is 724% above median its 10-year median of 6.46 and 969.3% above the Transportation industry median of 4.98. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diana Shipping (DSX), the current Net Margin % is 53.25% 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:
Net Margin %: 53.25% (724% above median its 10-year median of 6.46)
GF Value™: $2.16 vs. price of $2.06 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 969.3% above the Transportation median (#152 of 1008)
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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