Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company, engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes worldwide. Its vessels transport a range of major bulks, including iron ores, coal, and grains, as well as minor bulks, such as bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. As of May 14, 2018, the company had a fleet of 108 vessels with an aggregate capacity of approximately 12.26 million deadweight ton (dwt), including 17 Newcastlemax, 18 Capesize, 2 Mini Capesize, 7 Post Panamax, 35 Kamsarmax, 2 Panamax, 16 Ultramax, and 11 Supramax vessels. It also provides vessel management services to dry bulk vessels of various sizes. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Maroussi, Greece.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Deep sea foreign transportation of freight
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorTransportation
SymbolNASDAQ:SBLK
CUSIPN/A
Phone011-30-21-0617-8400
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.83
Current Ratio1.66
Quick Ratio1.56
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-56.91
Forward P/E Ratio9.94
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$331.98 million
Price / Sales2.42
Cash Flow$1.0664 per share
Price / Cash11.74
Book Value$16.96 per share
Price / Book0.74
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.22)
Net Income$-9,770,000.00
Net Margins4.14%
Return on Equity1.85%
Return on Assets0.93%
Miscellaneous
Employees152
Outstanding Shares64,150,000
Market Cap$841.69
Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star Bulk Carriers' stock symbol?
Star Bulk Carriers trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SBLK."
How were Star Bulk Carriers' earnings last quarter?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ:SBLK) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, June, 11th. The shipping company reported $0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.01. The shipping company had revenue of $121.06 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $100.93 million. Star Bulk Carriers had a net margin of 4.14% and a return on equity of 1.85%. View Star Bulk Carriers' Earnings History.
When is Star Bulk Carriers' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for SBLK?
7 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Star Bulk Carriers' shares. Their predictions range from $15.00 to $17.50. On average, they anticipate Star Bulk Carriers' share price to reach $15.9167 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 27.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Star Bulk Carriers.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Star Bulk Carriers?
7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Star Bulk Carriers in the last year. There are currently 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
Who are some of Star Bulk Carriers' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Star Bulk Carriers include Ship Finance International (SFL), Euronav (EURN), Pac BASIN SHIPP/ADR (PCFBY), SEASPAN Corp/SH SH (SSW), Seacor (CKH), Frontline (FRO), COSTAMARE Inc/SH (CMRE), Scorpio Tankers (STNG), Teekay (TK), Navigator (NVGS), DHT (DHT), Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK), Scorpio Bulkers (SALT), Gener8 Maritime (GNRT) and DryShips (DRYS).
Who are Star Bulk Carriers' key executives?
Star Bulk Carriers' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Pertos Alexandros Pappas, Founder, CEO & Director (Age 65)
- Mr. Hamish Norton, Pres (Age 59)
- Mr. Simos Spyrou, Co-Chief Financial Officer (Age 44)
- Mr. Christos Begleris, Co-Chief Financial Officer (Age 37)
- Mr. Nicos Rescos, Chief Operating Officer (Age 46)
Has Star Bulk Carriers been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about SBLK stock have been trending somewhat negative recently, Accern reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Star Bulk Carriers earned a media sentiment score of -0.17 on Accern's scale. They also gave headlines about the shipping company an impact score of 48.00 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
How do I buy shares of Star Bulk Carriers?
Shares of SBLK can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Star Bulk Carriers' stock price today?
One share of SBLK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.52.
How big of a company is Star Bulk Carriers?
Star Bulk Carriers has a market capitalization of $841.69 million and generates $331.98 million in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $-9,770,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.22) on an earnings per share basis. Star Bulk Carriers employs 152 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Star Bulk Carriers?
Star Bulk Carriers' mailing address is C/O STAR BULK MANAGEMENT INC. 40 AGIOU KONSTANTINOU STR MAROUSSI, ATHENS J3, 15124. The shipping company can be reached via phone at 011-30-21-0617-8400 or via email at [email protected]
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