MPAA vs DSX Comparison

Motorcar Parts of America Inc is a supplier of automotive aftermarket non-discretionary replacement parts and test solutions and diagnostic equipment. It operate in the non-discretionary automotive aftermarket for replacement hard part in North America and includes products such as light-duty rotating electrical products, wheel hub products, brake-related products, and turbochargers. In addition, it sell test solutions and diagnostic equipment. The company operates in three segments Hard Parts, Test Solutions and Diagnostic Equipment, and Heavy Duty. Key revenue is generated from Hard Parts, which includes (i) light duty rotating electric products such as alternators and starters, (ii) wheel hub products, (iii) brake-related products, including brake calipers, brake boosters, brake rotors.

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.