The stock of Star Bulk Carriers Corp (SBLK) has seen a 2.42% increase in the past week, with a 5.27% gain in the past month, and a 11.70% flourish in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.74%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.47% for SBLK. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 3.34% for SBLK’s stock, with a simple moving average of 2.45% for the last 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Star Bulk Carriers Corp (NASDAQ: SBLK) Right Now?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp (NASDAQ: SBLK) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 8.79x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for SBLK is at 0.95. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 3 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 rating it as “overweight,” 1 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for SBLK is 91.62M, and currently, shorts hold a 2.99% of that float. The average trading volume for SBLK on July 02, 2025 was 1.53M shares.
SBLK) stock’s latest price update
Star Bulk Carriers Corp (NASDAQ: SBLK)’s stock price has soared by 0.75 in relation to previous closing price of 17.25. Nevertheless, the company has seen a gain of 2.42% in its stock price over the last five trading days. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-06-30 that Star Bulk Carriers Corp. management is committed to closing the NAV discount through share buybacks funded by vessel sales, creating a compelling arbitrage opportunity. A solid dividend policy and low operating costs support shareholder returns, with potential for the stock to regain its premium valuation. Dry Bulk market fundamentals remain favorable, with limited order books and strong demand, providing a tailwind for rates and asset values.
Analysts’ Opinion of SBLK
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for SBLK stocks, with DNB Markets repeating the rating for SBLK by listing it as a “Hold.” The predicted price for SBLK in the upcoming period, according to DNB Markets is $20.20 based on the research report published on November 21, 2024 of the previous year 2024.
Stifel, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see SBLK reach a price target of $21, previously predicting the price at $30. The rating they have provided for SBLK stocks is “Hold” according to the report published on October 23rd, 2024.
SBLK Trading at 8.57% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought SBLK to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -31.17% of loss for the given period.
Stock Fundamentals for SBLK
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.3 for the present operating margin
- 0.34 for the gross margin
The net margin for Star Bulk Carriers Corp stands at 0.24. The total capital return value is set at 0.1. Equity return is now at value 11.09, with 6.54 for asset returns.
Based on Star Bulk Carriers Corp (SBLK), the company’s capital structure generated 0.37 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.32. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.59. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 4.1.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 561.37 million with net debt to EBITDA at 1.92. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 2.42. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.64.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Star Bulk Carriers Corp (SBLK) has had a better performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is bullish, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
