Company Overview
Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company, engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of dry bulk carrier vessels worldwide. Its vessels transport a range of bulk commodities, including iron ores, minerals and grains, bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned a fleet of 136 dry bulk vessels consisting of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, and Supramax vessels with carrying capacities between 55,569 deadweight tonnage and 209,537 deadweight tonnage. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Marousi, Greece.
Why Investors Should Care
Trades at a P/E of 12.2, below the sector median of 26.0.
Maintains a net profit margin of 23.9%.
Offers a dividend yield of 5.92%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $1.04B (-17.6% YoY); net profit $84.17M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +44.5%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR -10.2%, profit CAGR -47.0%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | -10.15% |
| 1 Year: | 44.50% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | -47.02% |
| 1 Year: | - |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +70.42% |
| 6 Months: | +37.34% |
| 3 Months: | +21.92% |
| 1 Month: | +10.65% |
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- RSI (14)59.61 · Neutral
P/E of 12.16 is below the sector median of 26.00 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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PROS
- Excellent profit margin of 23.9%.
- Attractive dividend yield of 5.92%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
- Revenue declined at -10.2% CAGR over 5 years.
- Earnings shrank at -47.0% CAGR over 5 years.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
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Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Industrials).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBLK Star Bulk Carriers Corp. | 31.02 | 12.16 | $3.60B | 5.92% | 4.39% | 11.68% | -10.15% | -47.02% |
| 2 | SPCX Space Exploration Technologies Corp. R3KAIDEFENCE | 153.47 | -139.52 | $1.16T | 0.00% | -3.22% | -11.95% | 34.08% | -3.34% |
| 3 | CAT Caterpillar Inc. SPXR3K | 822.48 | 35.47 | $378.07B | 0.79% | 17.98% | 56.97% | 2.29% | 5.24% |
| 4 | GE GE Aerospace SPXR3KDEFENCE | 334.91 | 39.40 | $347.49B | 0.60% | 9.52% | 48.23% | -7.42% | -5.36% |
| 5 | RTX RTX Corporation SPXR3KDEFENCE | 198.81 | 35.06 | $267.95B | 1.51% | 8.28% | 12.27% | 2.61% | 2.62% |
| 6 | GEV GE Vernova Inc. SPXR3KAI | 971.31 | 27.86 | $258.69B | 0.22% | 6.30% | 82.58% | 8.68% | - |
| 7 | DE Deere & Company SPXR3K | 680.73 | 37.88 | $183.54B | 0.95% | 12.53% | 18.24% | 3.43% | 5.10% |
| 8 | UNP Union Pacific Corporation SPXR3K | 288.45 | 23.38 | $171.36B | 2.01% | 15.22% | 39.70% | 2.30% | 7.77% |
| 9 | BA The Boeing Company SPXR3KDEFENCE | 210.73 | 75.80 | $166.43B | 0.00% | -9.01% | - | 1.67% | -3.28% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 230.65M | 247.41M | 263.86M | 300.59M | 281.15M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 213.39M | 210.64M | 205.65M | 201.62M | 193.65M |
| Gross Profit | - | 17.26M | 36.77M | 58.20M | 98.97M | 87.50M |
| Operating Expenses | - | 9.59M | 26.66M | 20.99M | 9.15M | 14.46M |
| Operating Income | - | 7.67M | 10.11M | 37.21M | 89.81M | 73.04M |
| EBITDA | - | 62.07M | 60.50M | 78.05M | 122.23M | 110.15M |
| Interest Expense | - | 18.62M | 17.87M | 17.69M | 15.32M | 12.06M |
| Pretax Income | - | 493.00K | 26.00K | 18.56M | 66.00M | 58.51M |
| Tax Provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Net Income | - | 462.00K | 39.00K | 18.52M | 65.15M | 58.53M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.36 | 0.00 | - | 0.16 | - | 0.52 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 1.44B | 949.27M | 1.27B | 1.04B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 759.69M | 690.03M | 844.96M | 831.30M |
| Gross Profit | - | 677.46M | 259.24M | 420.50M | 211.20M |
| Operating Expenses | - | 48.03M | 21.39M | 68.36M | 60.96M |
| Operating Income | - | 629.43M | 237.85M | 352.14M | 150.24M |
| EBITDA | - | 779.40M | 399.96M | 561.37M | 321.85M |
| Interest Expense | - | 56.54M | 87.86M | 92.77M | 68.49M |
| Pretax Income | - | 566.13M | 173.68M | 304.54M | 85.08M |
| Tax Provision | - | 244.00K | 183.00K | -116.00K | 0 |
| Net Income | - | 566.00M | 173.56M | 304.65M | 84.17M |
| Diluted EPS | - | 5.52 | 1.76 | 2.80 | 0.73 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 3.43B | 3.03B | 4.09B | 3.81B |
| Current Assets | - | 502.09M | 454.40M | 658.97M | 683.35M |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 269.75M | 227.48M | 425.07M | 488.51M |
| Inventory | - | 67.16M | 62.36M | 78.59M | 51.48M |
| Receivables | - | 84.03M | 68.62M | 79.30M | 83.59M |
| Total Liabilities | - | 1.41B | 1.37B | 1.60B | 1.36B |
| Current Liabilities | - | 282.56M | 359.36M | 399.81M | 383.68M |
| Long Term Debt | - | 928.00M | 970.04M | 1.04B | 833.53M |
| Total Debt | - | 1.32B | 1.26B | 1.46B | 1.23B |
| Total Equity | - | 2.02B | 1.66B | 2.48B | 2.45B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 102.86M | 84.02M | 117.63M | 113.42M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | 769.90M | 335.78M | 471.15M | 295.94M |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -20.87M | 235.52M | 356.18M | 101.16M |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | -935.95M | -595.89M | -648.20M | -336.04M |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -25.40M | -18.09M | -55.09M | -83.99M |
| Free Cash Flow | - | 744.50M | 317.69M | 416.06M | 211.95M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | -186.93M | -24.59M | 179.13M | 61.05M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | 47.1% | 27.3% | 33.2% | 20.3% |
| Operating Margin % | - | 43.8% | 25.1% | 27.8% | 14.4% |
| Net Margin % | - | 39.4% | 18.3% | 24.1% | 8.1% |
| ROE % | - | 28.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% | 3.4% |
| ROCE % | - | 20.0% | 8.9% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Sigma Investments, LP | 3.17% | 3.53M | $114.66M |
| 2 | Blackrock Inc. | 2.53% | 2.82M | $91.51M |
| 3 | Renaissance Technologies, LLC | 1.88% | 2.10M | $68.20M |
| 4 | Victory Capital Management Inc. | 1.82% | 2.03M | $65.85M |
| 5 | Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 1.81% | 2.01M | $65.43M |
| 6 | Philosophy Capital Management Llc | 1.57% | 1.75M | $56.93M |
| 7 | Focus Partners Wealth | 1.13% | 1.26M | $41.04M |
| 8 | Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | 1.04% | 1.16M | $37.57M |
| 9 | Morgan Stanley | 0.93% | 1.04M | $33.79M |
| 10 | Fearnley Asset Management As | 0.90% | 1.00M | $32.62M |
Analyst View
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Latest News
Recent headlines for SBLK
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Announcement Offering Price Range for the Equity Offering in Greece
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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Announcement Admission to Parallel Listing on Euronext Athens and Equity Offering in Greece of up to €112.2 Million
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Star Bulk Carriers Chief Strategy Officer Sells 10,825 Shares
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SBLK — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) trades at $31.02 on NasdaqGS. Its 52-week range is $15.65 to $32.42.
What is the market capitalisation of SBLK?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) has a market capitalisation of $3.60B on NasdaqGS.
What is the P/E ratio of SBLK?
SBLK trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.16. The industry average P/E is 26.00. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 1.44.
Does SBLK pay a dividend?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) currently offers a dividend yield of 5.92%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of SBLK?
SBLK has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.68%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 4.39%.
Is SBLK a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.