Star Bulk Carriers Competitors

Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) and Atlas (NYSE:ATCO) are both transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

Volatility and Risk

Star Bulk Carriers has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its share price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Atlas has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its share price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Star Bulk Carriers and Atlas' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Atlas has higher revenue and earnings than Star Bulk Carriers. Atlas is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Star Bulk Carriers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Star Bulk Carriers and Atlas' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Star Bulk Carriers and Atlas, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Star Bulk Carriers currently has a consensus target price of $13.20, suggesting a potential downside of 22.40%. Atlas has a consensus target price of $17.7857, suggesting a potential upside of 24.12%. Given Atlas' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Atlas is more favorable than Star Bulk Carriers.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

55.2% of Star Bulk Carriers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.1% of Atlas shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Atlas beats Star Bulk Carriers on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Euronav (NYSE:EURN) and Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Euronav and Star Bulk Carriers' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Euronav has higher revenue and earnings than Star Bulk Carriers. Euronav is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Star Bulk Carriers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Euronav has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its share price is 53% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Star Bulk Carriers has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its share price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

26.3% of Euronav shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.2% of Star Bulk Carriers shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Euronav and Star Bulk Carriers, as provided by MarketBeat.

Euronav currently has a consensus price target of $12.3750, suggesting a potential upside of 44.40%. Star Bulk Carriers has a consensus price target of $13.20, suggesting a potential downside of 22.40%. Given Euronav's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Euronav is more favorable than Star Bulk Carriers.

Profitability

This table compares Euronav and Star Bulk Carriers' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Euronav beats Star Bulk Carriers on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Frontline (NYSE:FRO) and Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, profitability and valuation.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Frontline and Star Bulk Carriers' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Frontline has higher revenue and earnings than Star Bulk Carriers. Frontline is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Star Bulk Carriers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

Frontline has a beta of 0.47, meaning that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Star Bulk Carriers has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Frontline and Star Bulk Carriers, as provided by MarketBeat.

Frontline currently has a consensus target price of $7.8080, suggesting a potential upside of 5.23%. Star Bulk Carriers has a consensus target price of $13.20, suggesting a potential downside of 22.40%. Given Frontline's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Frontline is more favorable than Star Bulk Carriers.

Profitability

This table compares Frontline and Star Bulk Carriers' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

21.9% of Frontline shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.2% of Star Bulk Carriers shares are owned by institutional investors. 48.1% of Frontline shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Frontline beats Star Bulk Carriers on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) and Costamare (NYSE:CMRE) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Volatility & Risk

Star Bulk Carriers has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its share price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Costamare has a beta of 1.85, meaning that its share price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Star Bulk Carriers and Costamare's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

55.2% of Star Bulk Carriers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.6% of Costamare shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and target prices for Star Bulk Carriers and Costamare, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Star Bulk Carriers currently has a consensus price target of $13.20, indicating a potential downside of 22.40%. Costamare has a consensus price target of $8.00, indicating a potential downside of 18.53%. Given Costamare's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Costamare is more favorable than Star Bulk Carriers.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Star Bulk Carriers and Costamare's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Costamare has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Star Bulk Carriers. Costamare is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Star Bulk Carriers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Costamare beats Star Bulk Carriers on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) and Scorpio Tankers (NYSE:STNG) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

55.2% of Star Bulk Carriers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.7% of Scorpio Tankers shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Risk & Volatility

Star Bulk Carriers has a beta of 1.34, suggesting that its stock price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Scorpio Tankers has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Star Bulk Carriers and Scorpio Tankers, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Star Bulk Carriers presently has a consensus price target of $13.20, indicating a potential downside of 22.40%. Scorpio Tankers has a consensus price target of $22.00, indicating a potential upside of 17.08%. Given Scorpio Tankers' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Scorpio Tankers is more favorable than Star Bulk Carriers.

Profitability

This table compares Star Bulk Carriers and Scorpio Tankers' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Star Bulk Carriers and Scorpio Tankers' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Star Bulk Carriers has higher revenue and earnings than Scorpio Tankers. Scorpio Tankers is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Star Bulk Carriers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Star Bulk Carriers beats Scorpio Tankers on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Danaos (NYSE:DAC) and Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ:SBLK) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Danaos and Star Bulk Carriers' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Danaos has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Star Bulk Carriers. Danaos is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Star Bulk Carriers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Danaos has a beta of 1.72, indicating that its share price is 72% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Star Bulk Carriers has a beta of 1.34, indicating that its share price is 34% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Danaos and Star Bulk Carriers, as reported by MarketBeat.

Danaos presently has a consensus price target of $44.4167, suggesting a potential downside of 16.27%. Star Bulk Carriers has a consensus price target of $13.20, suggesting a potential downside of 22.40%. Given Danaos' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Danaos is more favorable than Star Bulk Carriers.

Profitability

This table compares Danaos and Star Bulk Carriers' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

23.5% of Danaos shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.2% of Star Bulk Carriers shares are held by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Danaos beats Star Bulk Carriers on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.