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SAFE BULKERS INC (SB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SB - MHY7388L1039 - Common Stock

4.82 USD
+0.03 (+0.63%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
4.82 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, SB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SB was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. SB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. SB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SB had positive earnings in the past year.
Of the past 5 years SB 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SB had a positive operating cash flow.
SB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSB 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 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.71%, SB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SB (4.58%) is better than 62.86% of its industry peers.
SB has a Return On Invested Capital (4.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SB is in line with the industry average of 6.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.28%) for SB is well below the 3 year average (8.37%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that SB had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.71%
ROE 4.58%
ROIC 4.28%
ROA(3y)8.23%
ROA(5y)7.47%
ROE(3y)13.56%
ROE(5y)11.82%
ROIC(3y)8.37%
ROIC(5y)8.01%
SB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 13.87%, SB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
SB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 25.96%, SB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SB has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of SB (58.72%) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.
SB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.96%
PM (TTM) 13.87%
GM 58.72%
OM growth 3Y-12.7%
OM growth 5Y10.28%
PM growth 3Y-16.39%
PM growth 5Y67.95%
GM growth 3Y-1.81%
GM growth 5Y1.34%
SB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SB has more shares outstanding
SB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
SB Yearly Shares OutstandingSB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.45, we must say that SB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SB (1.45) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that SB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SB has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.58) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.45
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC8.67%
SB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

SB has a Current Ratio of 1.91. This is a normal value and indicates that SB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SB (1.91) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.74 indicates that SB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SB's Quick ratio of 1.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SB outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.91
Quick Ratio 1.74
SB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -56.58%.
SB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 62.51% yearly.
SB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -13.74%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.23% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-56.58%
EPS 3Y-18.15%
EPS 5Y62.51%
EPS Q2Q%-25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.22%
Revenue growth 5Y9.23%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.39% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-47.74%
EPS Next 2Y3.34%
EPS Next 3Y6.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.96%
Revenue Next 2Y0.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
SB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M
SB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.61, the valuation of SB can be described as correct.
SB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SB is cheaper than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.64 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SB is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.61
Fwd PE 6.64
SB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

SB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SB is cheaper than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.96
SB Per share dataSB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.23
EPS Next 2Y3.34%
EPS Next 3Y6.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.86%, SB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.65. SB pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
SB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.86%

5.2 History

The dividend of SB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.59%!
SB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of SB decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
SB Yearly Dividends per shareSB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

The dividend of SB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y3.34%
EPS Next 3Y6.39%
SB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

SAFE BULKERS INC

NYSE:SB (12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 4.82 0 (0%)

4.82

+0.03 (+0.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-25 2025-11-25/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners29.78%
Inst Owner Change1.3%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap493.23M
Revenue(TTM)274.66M
Net Income(TTM)38.09M
Analysts84
Price Target5.56 (15.35%)
Short Float %3.14%
Short Ratio3.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.86%
Yearly Dividend0.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.59%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-34.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-86.13%
Max EPS beat(2)16.5%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-86.13%
Max EPS beat(4)61.81%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.81%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.56%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.02%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.78%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)9%
PT rev (3m)12.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-15.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.61
Fwd PE 6.64
P/S 1.8
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.59
P/tB 0.59
EV/EBITDA 6.96
EPS(TTM)0.33
EY6.85%
EPS(NY)0.73
Fwd EY15.07%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS2.68
BVpS8.13
TBVpS8.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.23
Graham Number7.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.71%
ROE 4.58%
ROCE 5.42%
ROIC 4.28%
ROICexc 4.73%
ROICexgc 4.73%
OM 25.96%
PM (TTM) 13.87%
GM 58.72%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)8.23%
ROA(5y)7.47%
ROE(3y)13.56%
ROE(5y)11.82%
ROIC(3y)8.37%
ROIC(5y)8.01%
ROICexc(3y)9.14%
ROICexc(5y)8.81%
ROICexgc(3y)9.14%
ROICexgc(5y)8.81%
ROCE(3y)10.6%
ROCE(5y)10.14%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-22.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.43%
OM growth 3Y-12.7%
OM growth 5Y10.28%
PM growth 3Y-16.39%
PM growth 5Y67.95%
GM growth 3Y-1.81%
GM growth 5Y1.34%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.7
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.91
Quick Ratio 1.74
Altman-Z 1.45
F-ScoreN/A
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC0.49
Cap/Depr(3y)335.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)261.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)57.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)46.32%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-56.58%
EPS 3Y-18.15%
EPS 5Y62.51%
EPS Q2Q%-25%
EPS Next Y-47.74%
EPS Next 2Y3.34%
EPS Next 3Y6.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.22%
Revenue growth 5Y9.23%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%
Revenue Next Year-10.96%
Revenue Next 2Y0.64%
Revenue Next 3Y3.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-41.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.63%
EBIT growth 5Y20.46%
EBIT Next Year8.69%
EBIT Next 3Y14.53%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y83.52%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y6.75%
OCF growth 3Y-15.63%
OCF growth 5Y17.48%

SAFE BULKERS INC / SB FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SB stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SB.


What is the valuation status of SAFE BULKERS INC (SB) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to SAFE BULKERS INC (SB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is SAFE BULKERS INC (SB) stock?

SAFE BULKERS INC (SB) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SAFE BULKERS INC (SB) is 14.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.59.