Is DIANA SHIPPING INC. (DSX) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 188.3% / 30% | 68.9% / 30% | 2.5% / 30% | 3.67% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 188.3% / 33% | 68.9% / 33% | 2.5% / 33% | 3.67% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 43.9% / 33% | 16.1% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 3.67% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 188.3% / 33% | 68.9% / 33% | 2.5% / 33% | 3.67% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 43.9% / 33% | 16.1% / 33% | 0.6% / 50% | 3.67% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 56.6% | |
| Operating Margin | 13.9% | |
| Net Margin | 8.3% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 3.5% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $48M |
| Free Cash Flow | $44M |
| Total Debt | $523M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 126.6 |
| Total Assets | $1.2B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $2.44 |
| 50-Day MA | $2.38 |
| 200-Day MA | $1.87 |
| Avg Volume | 795K |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
$1.27
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About DIANA SHIPPING INC. (DSX)
Diana Shipping Inc. provides shipping transportation services worldwide. It also engages in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk carriers. The company transports a range of dry bulk cargoes, including commodities, such as iron ore, coal, grain, and other materials in shipping routes. December 31, 2025, the company had a fleet of 36 dry bulk carriers, owned and chartered-in, consisting of nineUltramax, five Panamax, six Kamsarmax, four Post-Panamax, eight Capesize and four Newcastlemaxvessels, having a combined carrying capacity of approximately 4.1 million dwt. The company was formerly known as Diana Shipping Investments Corp. and changed its name to Diana Shipping Inc. in February 2005. Diana Shipping Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is based in Athens, Greece.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIANA SHIPPING INC. (DSX) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), DIANA SHIPPING INC. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is DIANA SHIPPING INC.'s debt ratio?
DIANA SHIPPING INC.'s debt ratio is 188.3% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 43.9%.
What are DIANA SHIPPING INC.'s key financial metrics?
DIANA SHIPPING INC. has a market capitalization of $298M, trailing P/E ratio of 21.9, and revenue of $214M. The company maintains a gross margin of 56.6% and a net margin of 8.3%. Return on equity stands at 3.5%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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