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Oceanpal Inc (OP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: OP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -89.6% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 15.01M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.64 | 52 Weeks Range 0.63 - 3.17 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.63 - 3.17 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.64 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -69.5% | Operating Margin (TTM) -54.51% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -8.14% | Return on Equity (TTM) -20.19% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 8042588 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 |
Enterprise Value 8042588 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.31 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.13 | Shares Outstanding 7504980 | Shares Floating 1200347 |
Shares Outstanding 7504980 | Shares Floating 1200347 | ||
Percent Insiders 78.61 | Percent Institutions 0.27 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Oceanpal Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
OceanPal Inc., formerly known as Diana Shipping Inc., was spun off from Diana Shipping Services LLC in 2021. It focuses on owning and operating dry bulk carriers.
Core Business Areas
- Dry Bulk Shipping: OceanPal Inc. provides seaborne transportation services for dry bulk cargoes, including iron ore, coal, and grains.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by its CEO, Semiramis Paliou, and operates with a board of directors.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Time Charter Agreements: OceanPal's primary offering involves time charter agreements, where its vessels are leased to charterers for a specified period. This market share is not readily available due to fragmentation and varying charter durations. Competitors are other dry bulk shipping companies.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The dry bulk shipping industry is highly cyclical, influenced by global trade, commodity demand, and fleet supply. The industry is experiencing volatility due to geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.
Positioning
OceanPal is a smaller player in the dry bulk shipping industry. Competitive advantages are reliant on efficient fleet management and strategic chartering.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global dry bulk shipping market is estimated in hundreds of billions of USD annually. Oceanpal's TAM portion is dependent on the vessels they own and manage. Oceanpal has a small amount of the overall TAM given their size.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced management team
- Operational efficiency
- Established relationships with charterers
Weaknesses
- Small fleet size
- High debt levels
- Dependence on spot market rates
Opportunities
- Expansion of fleet through acquisitions
- Increased demand for dry bulk commodities
- Strategic partnerships to enhance market reach
Threats
- Fluctuations in global trade
- Overcapacity in the dry bulk shipping market
- Geopolitical risks and regulations
- Environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK)
- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK)
- Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (EGLE)
Competitive Landscape
OceanPal faces significant competition from larger, more established players in the dry bulk shipping market. OceanPal's key competitive advantage is operational efficiency.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is limited due to the recent spin-off. Expansion depends on acquiring new vessels and successful fleet management.
Future Projections: Future projections are dependent on the dry bulk shipping market and OceanPal's ability to secure profitable charters. Analyst estimates vary widely.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include vessel acquisitions, charter renegotiations, and cost optimization strategies.
Summary
OceanPal Inc. is a small dry bulk shipping company with a relatively short operating history as a separate entity. Its performance is highly dependent on the volatile dry bulk shipping market. Strengths include experienced management and operational efficiency, while weaknesses include a small fleet and dependence on spot market rates. OceanPal needs to carefully manage its debt and expand its fleet strategically to compete effectively.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- OceanPal Inc. SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Market Analysis
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Oceanpal Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-11-30 | CEO - | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Marine Shipping | Full time employees - | Website https://www.oceanpal.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.oceanpal.com | ||
OceanPal Inc. provides ocean-going transportation services worldwide. It owns and operates dry bulk carriers that transport major bulks, such as iron ore, coal, and grains, as well as minor bulks, including steel products, cement, and fertilizers. As of December 31, 2023, the company's fleet consists of three Panamax dry bulk carriers with a total cargo carrying capacity of approximately 223,546 dwt; and one MR2 product tanker vessel with a carrying capacity of 49,999 dwt. OceanPal Inc. was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Athens, Greece.
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