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Overall SBLK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SBLK against 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- SBLK had positive earnings in the past year.
- SBLK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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.
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.
- The Return On Equity of SBLK (2.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SBLK's Return On Invested Capital of 2.87% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SBLK outperforms 51.43% of 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 7.59%.
- 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 has a Profit Margin (5.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- SBLK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- SBLK's Operating Margin of 11.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SBLK outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
- SBLK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SBLK has a Gross Margin (43.32%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SBLK has grown nicely.
| 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- SBLK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SBLK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for SBLK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SBLK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.37, we must say that SBLK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SBLK's Altman-Z score of 1.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SBLK outperforms 54.29% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.48, SBLK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- SBLK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.36, SBLK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC8.31%
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.
- The Quick ratio of SBLK (1.56) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 |
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.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- SBLK is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.79.
- SBLK's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- SBLK is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.79 indicates a reasonable 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 71.43% 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 25.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SBLK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SBLK is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of SBLK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.57
EPS Next 2Y-3.09%
EPS Next 3Y6.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%, SBLK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.80, SBLK has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, SBLK is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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.
- The dividend of SBLK decreased 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.
- 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%
22.3
-0.29 (-1.28%)
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 Owners28.8%
Inst Owner Change-2.9%
Ins Owners3.74%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.54B
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)61.47M
Analysts81.67
Price Target24.28 (8.88%)
Short Float %2.36%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.79 | ||
| P/S | 2.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.36 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | 1.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.89 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY2.96%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY11.37%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY9.37%
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY10.68%
SpS9.23
BVpS21.22
TBVpS21.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.57
Graham Number17.75
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 | 1.37 |
F-Score6
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACC0.34
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 33.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.05.
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%.