SBLK vs. EGLE

Last updated Aug 1, 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 62.83% vs 13.46% for EGLE. Their 0.23 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

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 54.81% return, which is significantly higher than EGLE's 7.98% return.

SBLK

• 1D: -1.37%
• 1M: 14.31%
• 6M: 29.65%
• YTD: 54.81%
• 1Y: 62.83%
• 3Y*: 25.32%
• 5Y*: 21.92%
• 10Y*: 29.20%
• ALL TIME*: -9.41%

EGLE

• 1D: 1.27%
• 1M: 1.66%
• 6M: 8.70%
• YTD: 7.98%
• 1Y: 13.46%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 21.21%

*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.	$2.25K	$4.06K	$8.35K
SBLK Star Bulk Carriers Corp.	$36.73M	$32.98M	$35.30M

SBLK vs. EGLE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
SBLK Star Bulk Carriers Corp.	54.81%	43.11%
EGLE Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.	7.98%	18.69%

Correlation

The correlation between SBLK and EGLE is 0.23, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.23
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 16, 2025	0.23

Fundamentals

Market Cap SBLK : $3.21B EGLE : $2.22M
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 historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

SBLK

SBLK Risk / Return Rank: 90
SBLK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 92
SBLK Sortino Ratio Rank: 89
SBLK Omega Ratio Rank: 87
SBLK Calmar Ratio Rank: 91
SBLK Martin Ratio Rank: 90

EGLE

EGLE Risk / Return Rank: 72
EGLE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 76
EGLE Sortino Ratio Rank: 70
EGLE Omega Ratio Rank: 68
EGLE Calmar Ratio Rank: 69
EGLE Martin Ratio Rank: 76

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.

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.

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.

	SBLK	EGLE	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.04	1.04	+1.00
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.64	1.47	+1.17
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.32	1.18	+0.14
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.69	1.21	+2.49
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	9.75	4.23	+5.51

SBLK vs. EGLE - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current SBLK Sharpe Ratio is 2.04, which is higher than the EGLE Sharpe Ratio of 1.04. 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.

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	-93.01%	-0.49%	-92.52%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-82.76%	-1.71%	-81.05%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	6.61%	2.78%	+3.83%

Volatility

SBLK vs. EGLE - Volatility Comparison

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) has a higher volatility of 12.52% compared to Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (EGLE) at 3.67%. 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	12.52%	3.67%	+8.85%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	24.80%	8.93%	+15.87%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	31.63%	11.37%	+20.26%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	42.59%	11.78%	+30.81%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	51.77%	11.78%	+39.99%

Dividends

SBLK vs. EGLE - Dividend Comparison

SBLK's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.58%, more than EGLE's 1.15% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
EGLE Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.	1.15%	0.99%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
SBLK Star Bulk Carriers Corp.	3.58%	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 0.23, 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 (12.52%) compared to EGLE (3.67%). 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 (2.04 vs 1.04), 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.