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Star Bulk CarriersFRA:4FAP +3.68%72 Days Sales Outstanding is 20.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 21.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:4FAP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks better than 77.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4FAP'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.23 Med: 21.15 Max: 29.35
Current: 24.36
During the past 13 years, Star Bulk Carriers's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 29.35. The lowest was 15.23. And the median was 21.15.
FRA:4FAP's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 77.04% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 47.205
vs FRA:4FAP: 24.36
Star Bulk Carriers's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (28.15) to Jun. 2026 (20.10).
Star Bulk Carriers (FRA:4FAP) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Star Bulk Carriers Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:4FAP vs ZIM, DAC, NMM: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Star Bulk Carriers Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Star Bulk Carriers Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Star Bulk Carriers (FRA:4FAP) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 20.10 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.15. Over the past decade, Star Bulk Carriers' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 15.23 to 29.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #231 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current Days Sales Outstanding of 20.10 is near median its 10-year median of 21.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.23 to a high of 29.35. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.21. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 20.10 is 57.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #231 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Star Bulk Carriers has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Bulk Carriers' Days Sales Outstanding compare to ZIM and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #231 out of 1006 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Star Bulk Carriers in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.21. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 20.10 is 57.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Star Bulk Carriers' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 15.23 to 29.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.15 vs. the industry median of 47.21, Star Bulk Carriers has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for a Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 47.21, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Bulk Carriers's current Days Sales Outstanding of 20.10 is 57.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current Days Sales Outstanding is 20.10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.15. 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 (FRA:4FAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.23, compared to a current price of €27.88 — trading 52.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 20.10, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.15 and 57.4% below the Transportation industry median of 47.21. Star Bulk Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (FRA:4FAP), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 20.10 as of Jun. 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 (FRA:4FAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Bulk Carriers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.88 is trading 52.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.23.
GuruFocus considers Star Bulk Carriers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4FAP:
Days Sales Outstanding: 20.10 (near median its 10-year median of 21.15)
GF Value™: €18.23 vs. price of €27.88 (52.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.4% below the Transportation median (#231 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4FAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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