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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. · Industrials · Greece · $3.1B · Avg Vol: $36M/d

96
StockRank
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Q
60
V
72
M
71
P/E (TTM)
11.1x
ROE
11.7%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
6.5%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Star Bulk has exceptional momentum at M80 on the freight cycle, but quality at Q47 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. is a global shipping company operating a large fleet of dry bulk vessels, transporting major bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain worldwide. It benefits from its significant fleet size and modern vessels, enabling efficient global logistics and positioning it as a key player in the seaborne dry bulk trade, directly exposed to global commodity demand. Star Bulk is a major international dry bulk shipping company, offering scale and flexibility in global commodity transportation.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.4B1.4B949.3M1.3B1.0B-7.6%1.2B1.4B1.3B11.4%
EPS6.735.541.762.850.73-42.6%2.554.303.59121.9%
Shares102.3M102.9M84.0M117.6M113.4M+10.9%111.7M
Debt1.6B1.3B1.3B1.5B1.2B-6.2%1.2B
Equity2.1B2.0B1.7B2.5B2.4B4.2%
Op CF767.1M769.9M335.8M471.2M295.9M-21.2%455.2M
Inv CF-121.3M-20.9M235.5M356.2M101.2M
Fin CF-368.1M-936.0M-595.9M-648.2M-336.0M
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PRICE (1Y)+15.3%
24.6425.7726.8928.0229.15Jun 29Jul 21Aug 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$28.42
RSI (14)
60.4
52W High
$29.50
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
60
ROIC
10.1%61.0
ROE
11.7%65.0
GP/Assets
15.0%46.4
Op. Margin
39.7%97.7
FCF/Assets
7.5%76.8
Piotroski
654.8
Int. Cover
6.0x40.5
D/E Ratio
0.47x43.1
Current Ratio
1.92x58.8
Value
72
P/E (TTM)
11.1x79.8
EV/EBITDA
7.7x73.4
P/FCF
10.9x73.6
P/B
1.3x68.5
P/S
2.6x32.1
Div Yield
6.5%94.8
Momentum
71
52W High %
96%92.0
RS 6M
17%84.7
SMA 50/200
1.17x84.6
EPS Rev 4W
-0.9%16.8
EPS Rev 12W
-1.2%35.7
EPS Improve
+40%47.0
Q Growth
371564%100.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.1B
P/E (Forward)
8.0x
Gross Margin
47.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of SBLK are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
SBLKStar Bulk Carriers Corp.(you)$3.1B96STRONG BUY
DACDanaos Corporation$2.6B96STRONG BUY
NMMNavios Maritime Partners L.P.$2.2B91STRONG BUY
GSLGlobal Ship Lease, Inc.$1.6B93STRONG BUY
ECOOkeanis Eco Tankers Corp.$2.3B81STRONG BUY
ESEAEuroseas Ltd.$543M99STRONG BUY
PPA.ATPiraeus Port Authority S.A.$1.2B77BUY
OLTH.ATThessaloniki Port Authority Societe Anonyme$448M98STRONG BUY
SHIPSeanergy Maritime Holdings Corp$351M98STRONG BUY
GASSStealthGas Inc.$328M95STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 11.5% · P/E 11.0x · Gross margin 51.6%

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK): Stock Score Summary

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 96/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (72/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Star Bulk has exceptional momentum at M80 on the freight cycle, but quality at Q47 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. is a global shipping company operating a large fleet of dry bulk vessels, transporting major bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain worldwide. It benefits from its significant fleet size and modern vessels, enabling efficient global logistics and positioning it as a key player in the seaborne dry bulk trade, directly exposed to global commodity demand. Star Bulk is a major international dry bulk shipping company, offering scale and flexibility in global commodity transportation.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$28.42
Market Cap$3.1B
P/E (TTM)11.15
P/E (Forward)7.98
Price/Book1.26
Return on Equity11.7%
Return on Invested Capital10.1%
Debt/Equity0.47x
Gross Margin47.3%
Operating Margin39.7%
Revenue Growth44.5%
Dividend Yield6.5%
Free Cash Flow$287M

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. operates in the Marine Shipping industry, part of the Industrials sector (Greece).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Star Bulk Carriers Corp.’s (SBLK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) is 96/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (72), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Star Bulk Carriers Corp. have an economic moat?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Star Bulk Carriers Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 96/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Star Bulk Carriers Corp. in?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Marine Shipping industry (Greece).