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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: PSHG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $5.75
1 Year Target Price $5.75
1 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 56.83% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 23.25M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 1.2 | 1Y Target Price 5.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio 1.2 | 1Y Target Price 5.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta -0.1 | 52 Weeks Range 1.31 - 2.34 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.31 - 2.34 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.56 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-30 | When - | Estimate 0.255 | Actual 0.693 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 69.94% | Operating Margin (TTM) 45.03% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.08% | Return on Equity (TTM) 20.74% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 1.2 | Forward PE 1.42 | Enterprise Value -29795865 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.28 |
Enterprise Value -29795865 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.28 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.15 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.19 | Shares Outstanding 12432200 | Shares Floating 11397554 |
Shares Outstanding 12432200 | Shares Floating 11397554 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.32 | Percent Institutions 4.55 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Performance Shipping Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Performance Shipping Inc., formerly Diana Containerships Inc., focuses on owning and operating tanker vessels. Founded and operating under a new name, the company navigates the petroleum market.
Core Business Areas
- Tanker Vessel Ownership and Operation: The core business involves owning and operating a fleet of tanker vessels used for transporting crude oil and petroleum products globally.
Leadership and Structure
The company has a board of directors and a management team headed by the CEO. The structure is typical for a publicly traded shipping company.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crude Oil Transportation: Transportation of crude oil via tanker vessels. The market share is difficult to pinpoint, as it's fragmented. Competitors include Tsakos Energy Navigation (TNP), and DHT Holdings (DHT).
- Petroleum Product Transportation: Transportation of refined petroleum products. Market share information is difficult to assess. Competitors include Scorpio Tankers (STNG), and Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The tanker industry is cyclical, affected by global oil demand, supply, geopolitical events, and vessel supply. Rates fluctuate based on these factors.
Positioning
Performance Shipping Inc. is a smaller player in the tanker market. Competitive advantages may lie in operational efficiency and strategic fleet management.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global tanker shipping market is estimated to be hundreds of billions of USD. Performance Shipping's TAM portion depends on vessel class and deployment, which are fractions of a percent of the total tanker market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Fleet of tanker vessels
- Experienced management team
- Operational expertise in tanker shipping
Weaknesses
- Relatively small fleet size
- High debt levels
- Dependence on volatile tanker rates
Opportunities
- Increased oil demand in developing countries
- Scrapping of older vessels
- Strategic acquisitions to expand fleet
Threats
- Fluctuations in oil prices
- Oversupply of tanker vessels
- Stringent environmental regulations
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Tsakos Energy Navigation (TNP)
- Scorpio Tankers (STNG)
- DHT Holdings (DHT)
- Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC)
Competitive Landscape
Performance Shipping is a smaller player. It needs to focus on strategic fleet management and operational efficiency to compete effectively.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth is tied to expansion of its fleet and fluctuations in tanker rates.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the overall market conditions, fleet management, and strategic acquisitions.
Recent Initiatives: Check the recent press releases for information on strategic fleet management or expansion.
Summary
Performance Shipping Inc. operates in the volatile tanker shipping industry. Their smaller fleet size and dependence on tanker rates present challenges. Strategic fleet management and capitalizing on industry opportunities are vital for their sustainability and future growth in this very competitive petroleum market.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a financial advisor.
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 Performance Shipping Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2011-01-03 | MD, CEO, Secretary & Director Mr. Andreas Nikolaos Michalopoulos | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Marine Shipping | Full time employees 211 | Website https://www.pshipping.com |
Full time employees 211 | Website https://www.pshipping.com |
Performance Shipping Inc. provides shipping transportation services through its tanker vessels worldwide. As of December 31, 2024, it operated through a fleet of six Aframax tanker vessels with a combined carrying capacity of 630,519 DWT. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Athens, Greece.

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