Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
SBLK price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedSBLK is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $27.79
- Sector
- Industrials
- 12-month range
- $17.51–$32.48
- Market cap
- $3.23B
- From 52-week high
- -14.4%
- Shares outstanding
- 116M
- Rank in Industrials by discount to fair value
- #53 of 106
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. is a shipping company that owns and operates a fleet of bulk carrier vessels used to transport dry bulk cargo such as grain, coal, and ore across global trade routes. The company operates internationally, with vessels serving major shipping lanes and ports worldwide to connect commodity producers with end consumers.
SBLK currently ranks #53 of 106 Industrials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $3.23B
- P/E (trailing)
- 10x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $1.2B
- Net margin
- 23.9%
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.67
- Gross margin
- 56.9%
- Debt / equity
- 0.47
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 20.1%
- Shares outstanding
- 116M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- A
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Undervalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 29 · oversold
- 50-day average
- $30.19
- 200-day average
- $26.10
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.88 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 6.77%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 0 (no streak on complete calendar years)
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-08-21
- Last payment date
- 2026-09-03
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-17
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 6 beat, 2 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+24.5%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+16.7%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+8.3%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+7.4%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+120.0%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+75.0%)
2024-12 ▼ miss (-17.1%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-2.7%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 4 buy · 0 hold · 0 sell (4 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $34.4
- Target vs last price
- +23.8%
What our data shows for SBLK
- Our model validated 12 trailing price-to-earnings windows for SBLK, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $17.51–$32.48.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at an oversold 29.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for SBLK
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent SBLK news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for SBLK is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know (zacks.com, 2026-10-16)
TickrTrends take: Star Bulk Carriers Corp. operates in the Industrials sector and currently carries a Fairly valued assessment according to TickrTrends analysis. Given this valuation standing, investors monitoring the company should focus on whether the recent attention translates into fundamental changes that might shift the current fair value positioning. For a valuation-focused reader, the key consideration is whether any catalysts driving investor interest alter the company's earnings outlook or capital structure in ways that would justify a repricing relative to its sector peers. - Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Announces Renewal of Existing ATM Equity Offering Programs (manilatimes.net, 2026-10-09)
TickrTrends take: Star Bulk Carriers Corp.'s renewal of its existing ATM equity offering programs provides the company with continued flexibility to raise capital, which is relevant for investors monitoring how the company manages its balance sheet in the shipping industry. Given TickrTrends' current assessment that SBLK is fairly valued, the capacity to issue additional equity should be weighed against potential dilution effects on existing shareholders. Investors focused on valuation metrics should track how management deploys any capital raised through these programs and monitor whether such actions support or pressure the company's valuation multiples relative to peers in the Industrials sector. - Star Bulk Announces Strategic Partnership with Hermes World Maritime S.A. (manilatimes.net, 2026-10-09)
TickrTrends take: Star Bulk Carriers Corp announced a strategic partnership with Hermes World Maritime S.A., which represents an expansion of the company's operational capabilities within the shipping and maritime logistics industry. Given that TickrTrends currently assesses SBLK as fairly valued, investors monitoring the company should track how this partnership affects operating margins, fleet utilization rates, and competitive positioning relative to peer valuations in the industrials sector. The strategic nature of this arrangement could influence future earnings trajectories and warrant reassessment of the fairly valued designation depending on the scale and profitability impact of the partnership.
More SBLK news
- Is Star Bulk Carriers Corp (SBLK) Overvalued After 3.6% Rally? GF Value Says Overvalued (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-02)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for SBLK show two notable shifts this week. The Relative Strength Index zone moved from neutral to oversold, while the sector discount rank improved to number 59 from number 65. The current valuation verdict remains fairly valued.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for SBLK show two notable shifts this week. The 50/200-day trend state moved from uptrend to mixed, while the sector discount rank improved from number 72 to number 65 within the Industrials sector. The stock maintains a current valuation verdict of fairly valued.
- 2026-10-05 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is SBLK stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), SBLK is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is SBLK's TickrTrends verdict?
SBLK's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does SBLK compare to other Industrials stocks?
SBLK ranks #53 of 106 Industrials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is SBLK overbought or oversold?
SBLK's 14-day RSI is in the oversold zone on TickrTrends' latest weekly data.
Does SBLK pay a dividend?
Yes. SBLK paid $1.88 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 6.77% yield on TickrTrends' last price. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-08-21.
When does SBLK report earnings next?
SBLK's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-17, per the published earnings calendar.
Does SBLK usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters SBLK beat the consensus estimate 6 times and missed 2 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about SBLK?
Of 4 analysts covering SBLK, 4 rate it a buy, 0 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $34.4 (+23.8% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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