EGLE vs. SBLK

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

EGLE (Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.) and SBLK (Star Bulk Carriers Corp.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Marine Shipping industry within the Industrials sector. Over the past year, EGLE returned 16.15% vs 56.85% for SBLK. Their 0.22 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

EGLE vs. SBLK - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (EGLE) and Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, EGLE achieves a 11.74% return, which is significantly lower than SBLK's 51.96% return.

EGLE

• 1D: 1.48%
• 1M: 5.21%
• 6M: 12.84%
• YTD: 11.74%
• 1Y: 16.15%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 24.25%

SBLK

• 1D: -1.78%
• 1M: 12.21%
• 6M: 29.29%
• YTD: 51.96%
• 1Y: 56.85%
• 3Y*: 23.51%
• 5Y*: 20.76%
• 10Y*: 27.93%
• ALL TIME*: -9.49%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
EGLE Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.	$3.57K	$4.47K	$8.65K
SBLK Star Bulk Carriers Corp.	$38.63M	$33.52M	$35.16M

EGLE vs. SBLK - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
EGLE Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.	11.74%	18.69%
SBLK Star Bulk Carriers Corp.	51.96%	43.11%

Correlation

The correlation between EGLE and SBLK is 0.21, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.21
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 16, 2025	0.22

Fundamentals

Market Cap EGLE : $2.22M SBLK : $3.15B
Total Revenue (TTM) EGLE : $393.80M SBLK : $1.09B
Gross Profit (TTM) EGLE : $69.60M SBLK : $377.07M
EBITDA (TTM) EGLE : $88.01M SBLK : $377.39M

Return for Risk

EGLE vs. SBLK — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

EGLE

EGLE Risk / Return Rank: 79
EGLE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 83
EGLE Sortino Ratio Rank: 78
EGLE Omega Ratio Rank: 77
EGLE Calmar Ratio Rank: 74
EGLE Martin Ratio Rank: 81

SBLK

SBLK Risk / Return Rank: 86
SBLK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 88
SBLK Sortino Ratio Rank: 84
SBLK Omega Ratio Rank: 82
SBLK Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
SBLK Martin Ratio Rank: 88

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

EGLE vs. SBLK - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (EGLE) and Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	EGLE	SBLK	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.42	1.81	-0.39
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.00	2.41	-0.41
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.25	1.29	-0.04
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.66	3.27	-1.61
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	5.82	8.62	-2.79

EGLE vs. SBLK - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current EGLE Sharpe Ratio is 1.42, which is comparable to the SBLK Sharpe Ratio of 1.81. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of EGLE and SBLK, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

EGLE vs. SBLK - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum EGLE drawdown since its inception was -9.78%, smaller than the maximum SBLK drawdown of -99.76%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EGLE and SBLK.

Drawdown Indicators

	EGLE	SBLK	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-9.78%	-99.76%	+89.98%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-9.78%	-17.49%	+7.71%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-48.44%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-48.44%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-73.77%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-93.14%	+93.14%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.70%	-82.76%	+81.06%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.78%	6.62%	-3.84%

Volatility

EGLE vs. SBLK - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (EGLE) is 4.32%, while Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) has a volatility of 12.29%. This indicates that EGLE experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SBLK based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	EGLE	SBLK	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.32%	12.29%	-7.97%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	9.22%	24.87%	-15.65%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	11.51%	31.68%	-20.17%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	11.92%	42.61%	-30.69%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	11.92%	51.73%	-39.81%

Dividends

EGLE vs. SBLK - Dividend Comparison

EGLE's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.11%, less than SBLK's 3.65% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
EGLE Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.	1.11%	0.99%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
SBLK Star Bulk Carriers Corp.	3.65%	1.56%	16.72%	7.38%	33.80%	9.93%	0.57%	0.42%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both EGLE and SBLK in my portfolio?

EGLE and SBLK have a correlation of 0.21, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, EGLE or SBLK?

SBLK has higher volatility (12.29%) compared to EGLE (4.32%). In terms of maximum drawdown, EGLE dropped -9.78% vs SBLK's -99.76%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

SBLK currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.81 vs 1.42), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.