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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SBLK - MHY8162K2046 - Common Stock

19.43 USD
+0.48 (+2.53%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:15:15 PM
19.43 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:15:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, SBLK scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SBLK was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. SBLK has an average financial health and profitability rating. SBLK is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SBLK was profitable.
SBLK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SBLK has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years SBLK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.62%, SBLK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.43% 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.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.87%, SBLK is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.57% 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 6.93%.
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 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of SBLK (5.85%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SBLK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SBLK has a Operating Margin (11.81%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SBLK is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SBLK has more shares outstanding
SBLK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SBLK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SBLK Yearly Shares OutstandingSBLK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

SBLK has an Altman-Z score of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that SBLK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.21, SBLK is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same 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.
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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.36, SBLK is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF 4.48
Altman-Z 1.21
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC8.7%
SBLK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSBLK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.72 indicates that SBLK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SBLK has a Current ratio (1.72) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.56 indicates that SBLK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SBLK has a Quick ratio (1.56) which 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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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%.
Measured over the past years, SBLK shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 59.69% on average per year.
SBLK shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -13.87%.
SBLK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.03% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.81% on average over the next years.
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

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
SBLK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSBLK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.44 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SBLK.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SBLK.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. SBLK is around the same levels.
SBLK is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.59.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SBLK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SBLK is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.46, SBLK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.44
Fwd PE 6.59
SBLK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSBLK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

SBLK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.3
EV/EBITDA 8.78
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 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%

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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.
SBLK's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector 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.
SBLK has decreased its dividend 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 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

SBLK pays out 150.72% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.22%
SBLK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSBLK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP

NASDAQ:SBLK (12/26/2025, 8:15:15 PM)

After market: 19.43 0 (0%)

19.43

+0.48 (+2.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners31.82%
Inst Owner Change-8.16%
Ins Owners3.74%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.21B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)61.47M
Analysts83.08
Price Target23.4 (20.43%)
Short Float %0.89%
Short Ratio0.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.58%
Yearly Dividend2.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)121.96%
DP150.72%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date12-05 2025-12-05 (0.11)
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 RankSector Rank
PE 29.44
Fwd PE 6.59
P/S 2.11
P/FCF 9.3
P/OCF 8.16
P/B 0.92
P/tB 0.92
EV/EBITDA 8.78
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY3.4%
EPS(NY)2.95
Fwd EY15.17%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY10.76%
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY12.26%
SpS9.23
BVpS21.22
TBVpS21.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
Graham Number17.75
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 1.21
F-Score6
WACC8.7%
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 5 / 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 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SBLK stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) is 29.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.92.


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.