STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:SBLK • MHY8162K2046
Current stock price
23.1292 USD
+0.9 (+4.04%)
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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.
- In the past year SBLK had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years SBLK 4 years were profitable.
- Of the past 5 years SBLK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SBLK's Return On Assets of 1.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SBLK outperforms 48.57% 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.
- SBLK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.09%. This is above the industry average of 6.81%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (2.87%) for SBLK is well below the 3 year average (10.09%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that SBLK had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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
- SBLK's Profit Margin of 5.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SBLK outperforms 48.57% of its industry peers.
- SBLK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- SBLK has a Operating Margin (11.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- SBLK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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. 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.
- SBLK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- SBLK has an Altman-Z score of 1.35. This is a bad value and indicates that SBLK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SBLK's Altman-Z score of 1.35 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SBLK outperforms 57.14% of 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 4.48. This is in the better half of the industry: SBLK outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36 indicates that SBLK is not too dependend on debt financing.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC8.04%
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 of 1.72. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SBLK outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- 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 has a Quick ratio (1.56) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 |
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
- 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 Year25.29%
Revenue Next 2Y10.37%
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.
4. SBLK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.84, the valuation of SBLK can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SBLK is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.11. SBLK is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.09 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SBLK.
- 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.
- SBLK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 |
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.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SBLK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SBLK is cheaper than 77.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.77 |
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.
- 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%
5. SBLK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.62%, SBLK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.62, 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 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.62% |
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.
- SBLK has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)121.96%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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 2Y77.03%
EPS Next 3Y62.62%
SBLK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:SBLK (3/18/2026, 11:25:05 AM)
23.1292
+0.9 (+4.04%)
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 Change2.67%
Ins Owners3.74%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.63B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)61.47M
Analysts81.67
Price Target26.32 (13.8%)
Short Float %1.36%
Short Ratio0.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.62% |
Yearly Dividend2.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)121.96%
DP150.72%
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)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)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.09 | ||
| P/S | 2.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | 1.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.77 |
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY4.19%
EPS(NY)3.26
Fwd EY14.1%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY9.04%
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY10.3%
SpS9.23
BVpS21.22
TBVpS21.22
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number21.52
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 | 1.35 |
F-Score6
WACC8.04%
ROIC/WACC0.36
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 Year25.29%
Revenue Next 2Y10.37%
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 23.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.09.
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%.