STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:SBLK • MHY8162K2046

22.72 USD
+0.49 (+2.2%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
22.46 USD
-0.26 (-1.14%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:05:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to SBLK. SBLK was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of SBLK get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. SBLK has a valuation in line with the averages, 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.
  • In the past year SBLK had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SBLK has 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 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 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 2.54%, SBLK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SBLK has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.87%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SBLK outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SBLK is above the industry average of 7.59%.
  • 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

  • SBLK has a Profit Margin (5.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SBLK has declined.
  • SBLK has a Operating Margin (11.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • SBLK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 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 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. 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.
  • SBLK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • 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 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

  • 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 has a Altman-Z score (1.35) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SBLK (4.48) is better than 77.14% 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of SBLK (0.36) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.36
Debt/FCF 4.48
Altman-Z 1.35
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC8.29%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.72 indicates that SBLK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of SBLK (1.72) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for SBLK have decreased strongly by -78.64% in the last year.
  • 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%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 9.03% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

  • SBLK is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.81% yearly.
  • 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-72.04%
EPS Next 2Y-3.09%
EPS Next 3Y6.22%
EPS Next 5Y2.81%
Revenue Next Year-9.89%
Revenue Next 2Y1.28%
Revenue Next 3Y2.32%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.42 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SBLK.
  • SBLK's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • SBLK is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.96, the valuation of SBLK can be described as reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SBLK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SBLK is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.78. SBLK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.42
Fwd PE 8.96
SBLK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSBLK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • SBLK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SBLK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.87
EV/EBITDA 9.77
SBLK Per share dataSBLK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • SBLK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y-3.09%
EPS Next 3Y6.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • SBLK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%.
  • SBLK's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.80.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, SBLK is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%

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
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

  • 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 2Y-3.09%
EPS Next 3Y6.22%
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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STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP

NASDAQ:SBLK (2/6/2026, 8:05:28 PM)

After market: 22.46 -0.26 (-1.14%)

22.72

+0.49 (+2.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-18
Earnings (Next)02-18
Inst Owners28.8%
Inst Owner Change-2.9%
Ins Owners3.74%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.59B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)61.47M
Analysts81.67
Price Target24.28 (6.87%)
Short Float %2.36%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%
Yearly Dividend2.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)121.96%
DP150.72%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)3.75%
PT rev (3m)5.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-18.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-53.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.42
Fwd PE 8.96
P/S 2.46
P/FCF 10.87
P/OCF 9.54
P/B 1.07
P/tB 1.07
EV/EBITDA 9.77
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY2.9%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY11.16%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY9.2%
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY10.48%
SpS9.23
BVpS21.22
TBVpS21.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.58
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 1.35
F-Score6
WACC8.29%
ROIC/WACC0.35
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-72.04%
EPS Next 2Y-3.09%
EPS Next 3Y6.22%
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-9.89%
Revenue Next 2Y1.28%
Revenue Next 3Y2.32%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.63%
EBIT growth 1Y-66.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.76%
EBIT growth 5Y35.09%
EBIT Next Year-17.32%
EBIT Next 3Y15.65%
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 for SBLK stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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.


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 34.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.07.


Is the dividend of STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP (SBLK) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 150.72%.