STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:SBLK • MHY8162K2046
Current stock price
24.22 USD
+0.03 (+0.12%)
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24.3296 USD
+0.11 (+0.45%)
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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.
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.
- In the past 5 years SBLK has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SBLK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SBLK has a Return On Assets (2.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SBLK has a Return On Equity (3.44%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SBLK has a Return On Invested Capital (3.47%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SBLK is in line with the industry average of 6.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.21% | ||
| ROE | 3.44% | ||
| ROIC | 3.47% |
ROA(3y)5.13%
ROA(5y)10%
ROE(3y)8.72%
ROE(5y)17.38%
ROIC(3y)6.01%
ROIC(5y)10.1%
1.3 Margins
- SBLK has a Profit Margin (8.07%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- SBLK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SBLK's Operating Margin of 14.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SBLK outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
- SBLK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SBLK has a Gross Margin (44.71%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SBLK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.07% | ||
| GM | 44.71% |
OM growth 3Y-30.85%
OM growth 5Y8.06%
PM growth 3Y-41.03%
PM growth 5Y41.98%
GM growth 3Y-8.89%
GM growth 5Y1.55%
2. SBLK Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SBLK is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SBLK has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, SBLK has more shares outstanding
- SBLK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.51, we must say that SBLK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SBLK has a Altman-Z score of 1.51. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SBLK outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- SBLK has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.06. This is a neutral value as SBLK would need 5.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SBLK (5.06) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that SBLK is not too dependend on debt financing.
- SBLK has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.34) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC7.18%
2.3 Liquidity
- SBLK has a Current Ratio of 1.78. 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 (1.78) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SBLK has a Quick Ratio of 1.65. This is a normal value and indicates that SBLK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SBLK has a Quick ratio (1.65) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.65 |
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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 43.39% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- SBLK shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.62%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.50% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-64.07%
EPS 3Y-45.37%
EPS 5Y43.39%
EPS Q2Q%91.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.15%
Revenue growth 5Y8.5%
Sales Q2Q%23.89%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SBLK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 33.71% on average per year.
- 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
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. SBLK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.97, which indicates a rather expensive current 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 26.78. SBLK is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.43 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SBLK.
- 68.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SBLK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SBLK to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.54), we can say SBLK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.43 |
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.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as SBLK.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.62 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of SBLK may justify a higher PE ratio.
- SBLK's earnings are expected to grow with 62.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y77.03%
EPS Next 3Y62.62%
5. SBLK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.61%, SBLK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.80, SBLK has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- SBLK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.61% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of SBLK grows each year by 121.96%, which is quite nice.
- 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
5.3 Sustainability
- SBLK pays out 40.84% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- SBLK's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.84%
EPS Next 2Y77.03%
EPS Next 3Y62.62%
SBLK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
24.22
+0.03 (+0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12
Inst Owners31.28%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.74%
Ins Owner Change1.93%
Market Cap2.76B
Revenue(TTM)1.04B
Net Income(TTM)84.17M
Analysts81.67
Price Target29.17 (20.44%)
Short Float %2.23%
Short Ratio1.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.61% |
Yearly Dividend2.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)121.96%
DP40.84%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-09 2026-03-09 (0.37)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-19.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-39.27%
Max EPS beat(2)0.51%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)32.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-39.27%
Max EPS beat(4)92.58%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)9.89%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)8.2%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)7.59%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)17.91%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.91%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.15%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.36%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.68%
PT rev (1m)10.85%
PT rev (3m)24.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)47.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.43 | ||
| P/S | 2.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.32 | ||
| P/B | 1.13 | ||
| P/tB | 1.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.62 |
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY4%
EPS(NY)3.26
Fwd EY13.47%
FCF(TTM)1.86
FCFY7.69%
OCF(TTM)2.6
OCFY10.73%
SpS9.16
BVpS21.51
TBVpS21.51
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)0.58
Graham Number21.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.21% | ||
| ROE | 3.44% | ||
| ROCE | 4.39% | ||
| ROIC | 3.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.05% | ||
| OM | 14.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.07% | ||
| GM | 44.71% | ||
| FCFM | 20.33% |
ROA(3y)5.13%
ROA(5y)10%
ROE(3y)8.72%
ROE(5y)17.38%
ROIC(3y)6.01%
ROIC(5y)10.1%
ROICexc(3y)6.8%
ROICexc(5y)11.37%
ROICexgc(3y)6.8%
ROICexgc(5y)11.37%
ROCE(3y)7.61%
ROCE(5y)12.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-38.24%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y-38.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.68%
OM growth 3Y-30.85%
OM growth 5Y8.06%
PM growth 3Y-41.03%
PM growth 5Y41.98%
GM growth 3Y-8.89%
GM growth 5Y1.55%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.31% | ||
| Profit Quality | 251.8% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
F-Score6
WACC7.18%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)28.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)37.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.04%
Profit Quality(3y)190.47%
Profit Quality(5y)159.31%
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)-17.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.15%
Revenue growth 5Y8.5%
Sales Q2Q%23.89%
Revenue Next Year22.55%
Revenue Next 2Y8.73%
Revenue Next 3Y6.21%
Revenue Next 5Y0.52%
EBIT growth 1Y-57.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-37.87%
EBIT growth 5Y17.25%
EBIT Next Year322.96%
EBIT Next 3Y67.47%
EBIT Next 5Y41.13%
FCF growth 1Y-49.06%
FCF growth 3Y-34.22%
FCF growth 5Y16.56%
OCF growth 1Y-37.19%
OCF growth 3Y-27.29%
OCF growth 5Y11.65%
STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP / SBLK Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SBLK.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP?
STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
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.
Is the dividend of STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.84%.