Star Bulk CarriersSTU:4FAP -4.87%69 EBITDA Margin % is 39.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 35.72. GuruFocus rates STU:4FAP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks better than 81.63% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Star Bulk Carriers's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €95.3 Mil. Star Bulk Carriers's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €243.2 Mil. Therefore, Star Bulk Carriers's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.18%.
Star Bulk Carriers (STU:4FAP) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Star Bulk Carriers EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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STU:4FAP vs ZIM, DAC, NMM: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:4FAP) has a EBITDA Margin % of 39.18% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 35.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #185 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current EBITDA Margin % of 39.18% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 35.72. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 39.18% is 186.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #185 out of 1007 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 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Bulk Carriers' EBITDA Margin % compare to ZIM and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #185 out of 1007 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Star Bulk Carriers in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 39.18% is 186.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 35.72 vs. the industry median of 13.68, Star Bulk Carriers has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.68, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Bulk Carriers's current EBITDA Margin % of 39.18% is 186.4% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current EBITDA Margin % is 39.18%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 35.72. 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 (STU:4FAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.09, compared to a current price of €22.48 — trading 39.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 39.18%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 35.72 and 186.4% above the Transportation industry median of 13.68. Star Bulk Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (STU:4FAP), the current EBITDA Margin % is 39.18% 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 (STU:4FAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Bulk Carriers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.48 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.09.
GuruFocus considers Star Bulk Carriers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:4FAP:
EBITDA Margin %: 39.18% (10% above median its 10-year median of 35.72)
GF Value™: €16.09 vs. price of €22.48 (39.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 186.4% above the Transportation median (#185 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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