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Oceanpal Inc (OP)

Oceanpal Inc (OP) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: OP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -89.6%
Avg. Invested days 29
Today’s Advisory PASS
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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

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Oceanpal Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

OceanPal Inc., formerly Diana Shipping Inc., was spun off in November 2021. The company focuses on the seaborne transportation of dry bulk commodities worldwide.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Dry Bulk Shipping: OceanPal Inc. owns and operates dry bulk vessels, transporting commodities such as iron ore, coal, grain, and other materials.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by a management team and has a board of directors. Details regarding specific individuals may vary and are publicly available through regulatory filings.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Voyage Charters: OceanPal Inc. charters its vessels to transport dry bulk commodities. Market share data for individual shipping companies is dynamic and not readily available, as it varies based on vessel deployment and market conditions. Competitors include larger dry bulk shipping companies like Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) and Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The dry bulk shipping industry is highly cyclical and influenced by global economic conditions, trade patterns, and commodity demand.

Positioning

OceanPal Inc. is a smaller player in the dry bulk shipping market. Its competitive advantage is limited by its small fleet size. Competitively positioned by the ability to quickly adapt to changes in global trade.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for dry bulk shipping is estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually, dependent on global trade volumes and freight rates. OceanPal's positioning within this TAM is small but growing.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Fleet of dry bulk vessels
  • Experienced management team
  • Established relationships with charterers

Weaknesses

  • Small fleet size compared to major competitors
  • Dependence on volatile dry bulk shipping rates
  • Limited diversification

Opportunities

  • Expansion of fleet through acquisitions or newbuilds
  • Increased demand for dry bulk commodities
  • Strategic alliances with larger shipping companies

Threats

  • Economic downturns and reduced global trade
  • Fluctuations in dry bulk shipping rates
  • Increased competition from other shipping companies
  • Geopolitical instability and trade wars

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SBLK
  • GOGL
  • DSX
  • GRIN

Competitive Landscape

OceanPal Inc. faces intense competition from larger, more established dry bulk shipping companies. Its competitive advantage lies in its operational efficiency and ability to secure favorable charter contracts.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been limited due to the company's small size and market volatility.

Future Projections: Future growth projections are speculative and dependent on factors such as fleet expansion and market conditions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives involve fleet management and securing charter contracts.

Summary

OceanPal Inc. is a small dry bulk shipping company operating in a highly cyclical industry. Its small fleet and dependence on volatile shipping rates present challenges, while opportunities exist for fleet expansion and strategic alliances. The company's financial performance and shareholder returns are subject to significant fluctuations. Oceanpal should focus on effective cashflow management in order to capitalize on potential gains from market prices.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Industry reports
  • Financial news sources

Disclaimers:

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About Oceanpal Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2021-11-30
CEO -
Sector Industrials
Industry Marine Shipping
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

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.