STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:SBLK • MHY8162K2046

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23.36 USD
+0.54 (+2.37%)
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This SBLK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. SBLK Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SBLK was profitable.
  • SBLK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years SBLK 4 years were profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years SBLK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
SBLK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSBLK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.62%, SBLK is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.54%, SBLK is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SBLK's Return On Invested Capital of 2.87% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SBLK outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
  • SBLK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.09%. This is above the industry average of 6.44%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (10.09%) for SBLK is well above the current ROIC(2.87%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.62%
ROE 2.54%
ROIC 2.87%
ROA(3y)9.89%
ROA(5y)9.62%
ROE(3y)16.92%
ROE(5y)16.82%
ROIC(3y)10.09%
ROIC(5y)9.77%
SBLK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSBLK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • SBLK has a Profit Margin (5.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SBLK has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.81%, SBLK is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SBLK has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of SBLK (43.32%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SBLK has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.81%
PM (TTM) 5.85%
GM 43.32%
OM growth 3Y-18.56%
OM growth 5Y23.9%
PM growth 3Y-20.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.71%
GM growth 5Y2.37%
SBLK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSBLK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 -60

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2. SBLK Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SBLK is creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for SBLK. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
SBLK Yearly Shares OutstandingSBLK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SBLK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSBLK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.38, we must say that SBLK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • SBLK has a Altman-Z score (1.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SBLK is 4.48, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SBLK, 4.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • SBLK has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.48) than 74.29% of its industry peers.
  • SBLK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • SBLK's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SBLK outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF 4.48
Altman-Z 1.38
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC7.77%
SBLK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSBLK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • SBLK has a Current Ratio of 1.72. This is a normal value and indicates that SBLK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of SBLK (1.72) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • SBLK has a Quick Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that SBLK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SBLK's Quick ratio of 1.56 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SBLK outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.72
Quick Ratio 1.56
SBLK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSBLK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. SBLK Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • SBLK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -64.07%.
  • Measured over the past years, SBLK shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 43.39% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-64.07%
EPS 3Y-45.37%
EPS 5Y43.39%
EPS Q2Q%91.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%23.89%

3.2 Future

  • SBLK is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 33.71% yearly.
  • SBLK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y236.22%
EPS Next 2Y77.03%
EPS Next 3Y62.62%
EPS Next 5Y33.71%
Revenue Next Year22.55%
Revenue Next 2Y8.73%
Revenue Next 3Y6.21%
Revenue Next 5Y0.52%

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
SBLK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSBLK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B
SBLK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSBLK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 2 -2 4 6

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4. SBLK Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • SBLK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.08.
  • SBLK's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.54, SBLK is valued at the same level.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.16, the valuation of SBLK can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SBLK is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, SBLK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.08
Fwd PE 7.16
SBLK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSBLK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SBLK is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SBLK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.18
EV/EBITDA 9.97
SBLK Per share dataSBLK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • SBLK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as SBLK's earnings are expected to grow with 62.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y77.03%
EPS Next 3Y62.62%

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5. SBLK Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.55%, SBLK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.30, SBLK has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, SBLK pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.55%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SBLK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 121.96%!
  • SBLK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of SBLK decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)121.96%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
SBLK Yearly Dividends per shareSBLK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 150.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SBLK. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • SBLK's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP150.72%
EPS Next 2Y77.03%
EPS Next 3Y62.62%
SBLK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSBLK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M
SBLK Dividend Payout.SBLK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SBLK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SBLK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP

NASDAQ:SBLK (3/24/2026, 12:48:58 PM)

23.36

+0.54 (+2.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners31.28%
Inst Owner Change2.67%
Ins Owners3.74%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.66B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)61.47M
Analysts81.67
Price Target26.32 (12.67%)
Short Float %1.36%
Short Ratio0.73
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.55%
Yearly Dividend2.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)121.96%
DP150.72%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)26.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-39.27%
Max EPS beat(2)92.58%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)27.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-39.27%
Max EPS beat(4)92.58%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)9.62%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)8.23%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)8.51%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.88%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.97%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.31%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.15%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.66%
PT rev (1m)6.17%
PT rev (3m)12.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.08
Fwd PE 7.16
P/S 2.53
P/FCF 11.18
P/OCF 9.81
P/B 1.1
P/tB 1.1
EV/EBITDA 9.97
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY4.15%
EPS(NY)3.26
Fwd EY13.96%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY8.95%
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY10.2%
SpS9.23
BVpS21.22
TBVpS21.22
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number21.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.62%
ROE 2.54%
ROCE 3.63%
ROIC 2.87%
ROICexc 3.29%
ROICexgc 3.29%
OM 11.81%
PM (TTM) 5.85%
GM 43.32%
FCFM 22.64%
ROA(3y)9.89%
ROA(5y)9.62%
ROE(3y)16.92%
ROE(5y)16.82%
ROIC(3y)10.09%
ROIC(5y)9.77%
ROICexc(3y)11.17%
ROICexc(5y)10.95%
ROICexgc(3y)11.17%
ROICexgc(5y)10.95%
ROCE(3y)12.78%
ROCE(5y)12.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.71%
ROICexgc growth 5Y31.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.71%
ROICexc growth 5Y31.21%
OM growth 3Y-18.56%
OM growth 5Y23.9%
PM growth 3Y-20.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.71%
GM growth 5Y2.37%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF 4.48
Debt/EBITDA 2.69
Cap/Depr 16.7%
Cap/Sales 3.16%
Interest Coverage 1.66
Cash Conversion 83.94%
Profit Quality 387.09%
Current Ratio 1.72
Quick Ratio 1.56
Altman-Z 1.38
F-Score6
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC0.37
Cap/Depr(3y)19.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)38.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.51%
Profit Quality(3y)150.38%
Profit Quality(5y)312.04%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-64.07%
EPS 3Y-45.37%
EPS 5Y43.39%
EPS Q2Q%91.18%
EPS Next Y236.22%
EPS Next 2Y77.03%
EPS Next 3Y62.62%
EPS Next 5Y33.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%23.89%
Revenue Next Year22.55%
Revenue Next 2Y8.73%
Revenue Next 3Y6.21%
Revenue Next 5Y0.52%
EBIT growth 1Y-66.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.76%
EBIT growth 5Y35.09%
EBIT Next Year-16.39%
EBIT Next 3Y15.68%
EBIT Next 5Y8.32%
FCF growth 1Y-30.97%
FCF growth 3Y-13.24%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-25.41%
OCF growth 3Y-15%
OCF growth 5Y39.72%

STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP / SBLK Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SBLK.


What is the valuation status for SBLK stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) stock?

STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) is 24.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.1.


Is the dividend of STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 150.72%.