SBLK vs. EGLE

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

SBLK (Star Bulk Carriers Corp.) and EGLE (Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Marine Shipping industry within the Industrials sector. Over the past year, SBLK returned 72.25% vs 17.66% for EGLE. At a 0.24 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

SBLK vs. EGLE - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SBLK achieves a 44.82% return, which is significantly higher than EGLE's 8.07% return.

SBLK

• 1D: -2.87%
• 1M: 8.39%
• YTD: 44.82%
• 6M: 41.34%
• 1Y: 72.25%
• 3Y*: 21.52%
• 5Y*: 20.78%
• 10Y*: 29.13%

EGLE

• 1D: -0.40%
• 1M: 6.85%
• YTD: 8.07%
• 6M: 9.18%
• 1Y: 17.66%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

SBLK vs. EGLE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
SBLK Star Bulk Carriers Corp.	44.82%	43.42%
EGLE Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.	8.07%	20.14%

Correlation

The correlation between SBLK and EGLE is 0.22, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.22
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 17, 2025	0.24

Fundamentals

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

Return for Risk

SBLK vs. EGLE — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

SBLK

SBLK Risk / Return Rank: 88
SBLK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 91
SBLK Sortino Ratio Rank: 88
SBLK Omega Ratio Rank: 86
SBLK Calmar Ratio Rank: 87
SBLK Martin Ratio Rank: 89

EGLE

EGLE Risk / Return Rank: 79
EGLE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 84
EGLE Sortino Ratio Rank: 80
EGLE Omega Ratio Rank: 78
EGLE Calmar Ratio Rank: 72
EGLE Martin Ratio Rank: 80

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.

SBLK vs. EGLE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) and Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (EGLE). 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.

	SBLK	EGLE	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	2.47	1.67	+0.80
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	3.10	2.33	+0.77
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.38	1.29	+0.09
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	4.03	1.82	+2.21
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	11.26	6.80	+4.46
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

SBLK vs. EGLE - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current SBLK Sharpe Ratio is 2.47, which is higher than the EGLE Sharpe Ratio of 1.67. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SBLK and EGLE, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	SBLK	EGLE	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.47	1.67	+0.80
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.48	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.55	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.18	2.29	-2.47

Drawdowns

SBLK vs. EGLE - Drawdown Comparison

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

Drawdown Indicators

	SBLK	EGLE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-99.76%	-9.78%	-89.98%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-17.49%	-9.78%	-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	-93.46%	-0.40%	-93.06%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-82.69%	-1.59%	-81.10%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	6.26%	2.61%	+3.65%

Volatility

SBLK vs. EGLE - Volatility Comparison

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) has a higher volatility of 9.63% compared to Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (EGLE) at 2.45%. This indicates that SBLK's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than EGLE based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	SBLK	EGLE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.63%	2.45%	+7.18%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	23.21%	8.12%	+15.09%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	29.48%	10.63%	+18.85%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	43.51%	11.52%	+31.99%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	52.74%	11.52%	+41.22%

Dividends

SBLK vs. EGLE - Dividend Comparison

SBLK's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.12%, more than EGLE's 0.91% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
EGLE Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.	0.91%	0.99%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
SBLK Star Bulk Carriers Corp.	2.12%	1.56%	16.72%	7.38%	33.80%	9.93%	0.57%	0.42%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SBLK and EGLE in my portfolio?

SBLK and EGLE have a correlation of 0.22, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, SBLK or EGLE?

SBLK has higher volatility (9.63%) compared to EGLE (2.45%). In terms of maximum drawdown, SBLK dropped -99.76% vs EGLE's -9.78%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

SBLK currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.47 vs 1.67), 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.