Star Bulk/$SBLK
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About Star Bulk
Star Bulk Carriers Corp provides seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. The company owns and operates dry bulk carrier vessels, which are used to transport bulk, such as iron ore, coal, grains, bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. It owns a fleet of vessels that consists of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, and Supramax. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Time charters and Voyage charters.
- Ticker
- $SBLK
- Sector
- Mobility
- Primary listing
- NASDAQ
- Employees
- 294
- Headquarters
- Marousi, Greece
- Website
- www.starbulk.com
Star Bulk Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$3.3B
11.02
$2.54
0.72
$1.88
12.85%
Price and volume
Market cap
$3.3B
Beta
0.72
52-week high
$32.88
52-week low
$17.86
Average daily volume
1.3M
Dividend rate
$1.88
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.915
Quick ratio
1.414
Long term debt to equity
0.365
Total debt to equity
0.458
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
40.35%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.88%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
493.625
Gross margin (TTM)
47.33%
Net profit margin (TTM)
23.87%
Operating margin (TTM)
27.58%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$4,090,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.42%
Return on equity (TTM)
11.68%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
11.02
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.617
Price to book
1.24
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.24
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
10.968
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
9.12%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.555
Dividend yield (TTM)
6.71%
Forward dividend yield
12.85%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
6.34%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
141.57%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.36%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
17.89%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-2.80%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-12.71%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-9.66%
What the Analysts think about Star Bulk
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Star Bulk stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Star Bulk stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Star Bulk reported its strongest quarter since Q2 2022, with $144.9 million in net income and a $0.90 dividend per share. The result shows how quickly strong freight markets can translate into cash and shareholder returns. (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)
Longer-distance iron ore exports from Guinea could lift demand for the large ships in Star Bulk’s fleet. The company’s commercial director expects Simandou exports to reach about 65 million tonnes next year, though the ramp-up remains uncertain. (Capital Link)
A relatively small new-vessel orderbook and an ageing global fleet could limit supply growth and support freight rates. Axia-Alpha estimates orders at 14%–15% of the existing fleet and expects shipyard constraints to delay deliveries. (Euro2day)
Earnings remain exposed to the freight cycle: rates eased after an early-2026 rally, while a larger flow of Panamax newbuilds could pressure charter rates. Weaker rates would quickly reduce the cash Star Bulk has available to distribute. (Investing.com)
China is a key demand risk for dry-bulk shipping. Star Bulk’s Q2 market discussion pointed to weak Chinese consumption and property activity, alongside a 3.1% year-on-year fall in Chinese steel production in the first half of 2026. (Investing.com)
Higher dry-docking costs and about 460 expected off-hire days in the second half of 2026 could reduce the fleet’s earning time and weigh on near-term cash generation. (Yahoo Finance)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 10 Nov 2026.
Star Bulk Financial Performance
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Star Bulk Earnings Performance
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Upcoming events
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Funds containing Star Bulk
Fund name | Fund size | $SBLK weighting |
|---|---|---|
Xtrackers S&P 500 Swap£XSPX | $9.1B | 0.01% |
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