Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP) Beginning Cash Position: €434.2 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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HAM:4FAP Star Bulk Carriers Corp HAM:4FAP
73 GF Score
Price €23.24
GF Value €16.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Star Bulk Carriers Beginning Cash Position?

Star Bulk Carriers HAM:4FAP +0.09% 73 Beginning Cash Position is €434.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:4FAP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Star Bulk Carriers's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €434.2 Mil.

Star Bulk Carriers's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 (€367.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€390.4 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (€390.4 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€434.2 Mil).

Star Bulk Carriers's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (€262.6 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€250.0 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (€250.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€376.5 Mil).

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Star Bulk Carriers Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Star Bulk Carriers Beginning Cash Position Chart

Star Bulk Carriers Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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Star Bulk Carriers Quarterly Data
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Star Bulk Carriers Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of €434.2 Mil mean?
Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP) has a Beginning Cash Position of €434.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' Beginning Cash Position too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current Beginning Cash Position is €434.2 Mil. Overall, Star Bulk Carriers has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Bulk Carriers' Beginning Cash Position compare to ZIM and DAC?
Star Bulk Carriers' Beginning Cash Position of €434.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Transportation company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. Star Bulk Carriers's current Beginning Cash Position is €434.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Bulk Carriers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.25, compared to a current price of €23.24 — trading 43% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is €434.2 Mil. Star Bulk Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP), the current Beginning Cash Position is €434.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Bulk Carriers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.24 is trading 43% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.25. GuruFocus considers Star Bulk Carriers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:4FAP:

  • Beginning Cash Position: €434.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: €16.25 vs. price of €23.24 (43% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:4FAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Star Bulk Carriers Business Description

Address c/o Star Bulk Management Inc, 40 Agiou Konstantinou Street, Maroussi, Athens, GRC, 15124
Star Bulk Carriers Corp provides seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector. The company owns and operates dry bulk carrier vessels, which are used to transport bulk, such as iron ore, coal, grains, bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. It owns a fleet of vessels that consists of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, and Supramax. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Time charters and Voyage charters.
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