19.17 USD
-0.09 (-0.47%)
SBLK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. SBLK has an average financial health and profitability rating. SBLK has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SBLK had positive earnings in the past year.
SBLK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SBLK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SBLK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SBLK's Return On Assets of 1.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SBLK outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SBLK (2.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SBLK has a Return On Invested Capital (2.87%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SBLK is above the industry average of 6.93%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of SBLK (5.85%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
SBLK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SBLK has a Gross Margin (43.32%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SBLK has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
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.
The number of shares outstanding for SBLK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
SBLK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SBLK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.20, we must say that SBLK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SBLK (1.20) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.48, SBLK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
SBLK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.36, SBLK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC8.62%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.72, SBLK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same 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.
The Quick ratio of SBLK (1.56) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SBLK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -78.64%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 59.69% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue for SBLK has decreased by -13.87% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, SBLK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-78.64%
EPS 3Y-26.39%
EPS 5Y59.69%
EPS Q2Q%-60.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.93%
Revenue growth 5Y9.03%
Sales Q2Q%-36.93%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SBLK will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.81% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SBLK will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.63% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-65.62%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.22%
EPS Next 5Y2.81%
Revenue Next Year-13.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y2.23%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.63%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.05, SBLK can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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 26.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.50 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SBLK.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SBLK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SBLK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SBLK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SBLK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SBLK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.65, SBLK has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, SBLK is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SBLK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 121.96%!
SBLK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of SBLK decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)121.96%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
150.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SBLK. 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 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.22%
NASDAQ:SBLK (12/31/2025, 12:15:45 PM)
19.17
-0.09 (-0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.82%
Inst Owner Change-8.16%
Ins Owners3.74%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.18B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)61.47M
Analysts83.08
Price Target23.4 (22.07%)
Short Float %1.52%
Short Ratio1.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
Yearly Dividend2.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)121.96%
DP150.72%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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)0.7%
PT rev (3m)2.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-43.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-50.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.5 | ||
| P/S | 2.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.05 | ||
| P/B | 0.9 | ||
| P/tB | 0.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.72 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY3.44%
EPS(NY)2.95
Fwd EY15.38%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY10.9%
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY12.42%
SpS9.23
BVpS21.22
TBVpS21.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
Graham Number17.75
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.2 |
F-Score6
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC0.33
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)-78.64%
EPS 3Y-26.39%
EPS 5Y59.69%
EPS Q2Q%-60.56%
EPS Next Y-65.62%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.22%
EPS Next 5Y2.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.93%
Revenue growth 5Y9.03%
Sales Q2Q%-36.93%
Revenue Next Year-13.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y2.23%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.63%
EBIT growth 1Y-66.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.76%
EBIT growth 5Y35.09%
EBIT Next Year-11.8%
EBIT Next 3Y16.99%
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 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 of STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SBLK stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) is 29.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.9.
What is the financial health of STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) stock?
The financial health rating of STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) is 4 / 10.