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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
MHY8162K2046
IPO Date
Feb 27, 2006

Highlights

Market Cap
$2.62B
Enterprise Value
$3.42B
EPS (TTM)
$0.73
PE Ratio
31.32
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.04B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$344.33M
EBITDA (TTM)
$318.33M
Year Range
$12.06 - $27.20
Target Price
$22.80
ROA (TTM)
2.21%
ROE (TTM)
3.44%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Star Bulk Carriers Corp., 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

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) has returned 21.41% so far this year and 51.64% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SBLK has achieved an annualized return of 26.94%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

1D
4.41%
1M
-11.24%
YTD
21.41%
6M
26.20%
1Y
51.64%
3Y*
9.91%
5Y*
23.02%
10Y*
26.94%

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 Feb 27, 2006, SBLK's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.48%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.1 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Jan 2017 with a return of +70.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -48.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, SBLK closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 9, 2008 with a return of +30.7%, while the worst single day was Jan 6, 2016 at -26.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202619.41%14.55%-11.24%21.41%
20252.81%1.69%0.14%-5.27%12.01%4.80%5.86%2.41%-0.32%1.24%5.74%-2.90%30.76%
20242.26%9.80%1.84%1.89%11.35%-7.38%-7.55%-2.01%10.86%-19.33%-9.37%-10.50%-21.04%
202318.15%10.58%-13.83%-0.05%-18.85%5.29%2.15%-0.54%9.61%-3.16%13.87%1.01%19.24%
2022-1.90%35.25%5.73%-5.36%16.44%-19.64%4.14%-19.72%-10.59%-0.34%17.35%-0.10%8.50%
202120.16%32.70%4.26%26.91%6.35%17.63%-17.08%25.52%4.20%-13.94%1.55%13.97%185.15%

Benchmark Metrics

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has an annualized alpha of -5.57%, beta of 1.02, and R² of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 28, 2006.

  • This stock participated in 167.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.51% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.12 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
-5.57%
Beta
1.02
0.12
Upside Capture
90.51%
Downside Capture
167.31%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SBLK ranks 80 for risk / return — in the top 80% 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.


SBLK Risk / Return Rank: 8080
Overall Rank
SBLK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8484
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SBLK Sortino Ratio Rank: 7777
Sortino Ratio Rank
SBLK Omega Ratio Rank: 7777
Omega Ratio Rank
SBLK Calmar Ratio Rank: 8181
Calmar Ratio Rank
SBLK Martin Ratio Rank: 8383
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 Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


SBLKBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.49

0.90

+0.60

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.96

1.39

+0.58

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.27

1.21

+0.06

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.45

1.40

+1.05

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.03

6.61

+0.42

Explore SBLK risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. provided a 2.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.58 per share.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%25.00%30.00%35.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.002019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019
Dividend$0.58$0.30$2.50$1.57$6.50$2.25$0.05$0.05

Dividend yield

2.53%1.56%16.72%7.38%33.80%9.93%0.57%0.42%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Star Bulk Carriers Corp.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.37
2025$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.30
2024$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.60$2.50
2023$0.00$0.60$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.22$1.57
2022$0.00$0.00$2.00$0.00$0.00$1.65$0.00$1.65$0.00$0.00$1.20$0.00$6.50
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.25$2.25

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has a dividend yield of 2.53%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has a payout ratio of 41.38%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Star Bulk Carriers Corp. 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 Star Bulk Carriers Corp.. 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 Star Bulk Carriers Corp. was 99.76%, occurring on Jan 11, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Star Bulk Carriers Corp. drawdown is 94.52%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-99.76%Dec 5, 20072039Jan 11, 2016
-19.46%Jul 26, 200716Aug 16, 200731Oct 1, 200747
-8.47%Oct 30, 200710Nov 12, 200714Dec 3, 200724
-6.99%Jul 3, 20068Jul 13, 2006169Mar 19, 2007177
-6.5%Jun 6, 20076Jun 13, 200713Jul 2, 200719

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 Star Bulk Carriers Corp. 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 Star Bulk Carriers Corp. 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 SBLK, comparing it with other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, SBLK has a P/E ratio of 31.3. 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 SBLK relative to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, SBLK has a P/S ratio of 2.5. 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 SBLK in comparison with other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, SBLK has a P/B value of 1.1. 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