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Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
MHY7388L1039
CUSIP
Y7388L103
IPO Date
May 29, 2008

Highlights

Market Cap
$647.73M
Enterprise Value
$1.08B
EPS (TTM)
$0.38
PE Ratio
16.80
Total Revenue (TTM)
$275.74M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$99.06M
EBITDA (TTM)
$134.68M
Year Range
$3.02 - $6.68
Target Price
$4.20
ROA (TTM)
2.75%
ROE (TTM)
4.64%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Safe Bulkers, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) has returned 32.34% so far this year and 78.94% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SB has achieved an annualized return of 25.51%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Safe Bulkers, Inc.

1D
3.77%
1M
-2.76%
YTD
32.34%
6M
45.03%
1Y
78.94%
3Y*
25.52%
5Y*
26.04%
10Y*
25.51%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 30, 2008, SB's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.48%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +79.6%, while the worst month was Nov 2015 at -55.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, SB closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 17, 2008 with a return of +36.2%, while the worst single day was Jan 7, 2016 at -27.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202618.46%14.89%-2.76%32.34%
2025-0.56%5.35%-0.00%-8.13%12.09%-3.75%8.86%9.45%4.47%5.63%12.79%-8.02%41.65%
20242.80%16.11%6.90%0.60%14.68%2.65%-13.06%2.01%1.37%-19.11%-7.64%-6.54%-5.15%
202313.06%15.52%-1.60%-0.81%-12.16%2.84%2.15%-2.12%0.93%-3.09%25.31%1.29%42.94%
2022-7.43%19.77%15.16%-13.66%15.82%-18.95%1.05%-16.23%-22.57%2.43%14.62%2.11%-18.68%
202133.85%58.05%-10.91%46.53%2.79%8.67%-16.71%20.96%27.97%-13.73%-18.83%4.14%190.00%

Benchmark Metrics

Safe Bulkers, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 4.39%, beta of 1.21, and R² of 0.15 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 02, 2008.

  • This stock participated in 150.78% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 113.44% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.15 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
4.39%
Beta
1.21
0.15
Upside Capture
113.44%
Downside Capture
150.78%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SB ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


SB Risk / Return Rank: 9191
Overall Rank
SB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9393
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SB Sortino Ratio Rank: 9191
Sortino Ratio Rank
SB Omega Ratio Rank: 9090
Omega Ratio Rank
SB Calmar Ratio Rank: 9090
Calmar Ratio Rank
SB Martin Ratio Rank: 9292
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


SBBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.31

0.90

+1.41

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.97

1.39

+1.59

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.40

1.21

+0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.05

1.40

+2.65

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

13.34

6.61

+6.74

Explore SB risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Safe Bulkers, Inc. provided a 3.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.2020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.04

Dividend yield

3.16%4.15%5.60%5.09%6.87%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%4.94%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Safe Bulkers, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.05
2025$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.20
2024$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.20
2023$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.20
2022$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.20
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Safe Bulkers, Inc. has a dividend yield of 3.16%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Safe Bulkers, Inc. has a payout ratio of 76.50%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Safe Bulkers, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Safe Bulkers, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Safe Bulkers, Inc. was 97.38%, occurring on Jan 20, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Safe Bulkers, Inc. drawdown is 32.68%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-97.38%Sep 2, 20081859Jan 20, 2016
-6.95%Jul 22, 200819Aug 15, 20083Aug 20, 200822
-6.21%Jun 3, 200823Jul 3, 20088Jul 16, 200831
-3.17%Aug 22, 20083Aug 26, 20082Aug 28, 20085
-1.32%Jul 17, 20082Jul 18, 20081Jul 21, 20083

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Safe Bulkers, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Safe Bulkers, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for SB, comparing it with other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, SB has a P/E ratio of 16.8. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for SB relative to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, SB has a P/S ratio of 2.4. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for SB in comparison with other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, SB has a P/B value of 0.8. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items