STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:SBLK • MHY8162K2046

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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

  • SBLK had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year SBLK had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • SBLK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • SBLK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 2.54%, SBLK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.87%, SBLK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SBLK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.09%. This is above the industry average of 6.20%.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.85%, SBLK is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SBLK has declined.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 11.81%, SBLK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SBLK has grown nicely.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 43.32%, SBLK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.71% of the companies in the same 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

  • SBLK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 1.34, we must say that SBLK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • SBLK has a Altman-Z score of 1.34. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SBLK outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
  • SBLK has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.48. This is a neutral value as SBLK would need 4.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • SBLK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.48. This is in the better half of the industry: SBLK outperforms 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.36, SBLK is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF 4.48
Altman-Z 1.34
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC7.7%
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.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.56 indicates that SBLK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of SBLK (1.56) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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%.
  • SBLK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 43.39% yearly.
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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.52% on average over the next years.
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 22.68.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SBLK is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • SBLK is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.75, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.75, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SBLK.
  • SBLK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SBLK is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SBLK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.68
Fwd PE 6.75
SBLK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSBLK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as SBLK.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SBLK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SBLK is cheaper than 65.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.53
EV/EBITDA 9.69
SBLK Per share dataSBLK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • SBLK's earnings are expected to grow with 62.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.52
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 2.58%, SBLK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • SBLK's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.63.
  • 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 2.58%

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

  • SBLK pays out 150.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of SBLK is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 (3/30/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 22 0 (0%)

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-0.25 (-1.12%)

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 Cap2.50B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)61.47M
Analysts81.67
Price Target29.17 (32.59%)
Short Float %2.23%
Short Ratio1.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.58%
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)10.85%
PT rev (3m)24.67%
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 22.68
Fwd PE 6.75
P/S 2.38
P/FCF 10.53
P/OCF 9.24
P/B 1.04
P/tB 1.04
EV/EBITDA 9.69
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY4.41%
EPS(NY)3.26
Fwd EY14.82%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY9.5%
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY10.83%
SpS9.23
BVpS21.22
TBVpS21.22
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.52
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 1.34
F-Score6
WACC7.7%
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 22.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.04.


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%.