Star Bulk Carriers (FRA:4FAP) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Star Bulk Carriers Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
Star Bulk Carriers Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
FRA:4FAP vs ZIM, DAC, NMM: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.18% mean?
Star Bulk Carriers (FRA:4FAP) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.18% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.18%. Overall, Star Bulk Carriers has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Bulk Carriers' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ZIM and DAC?
Star Bulk Carriers' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.18% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Transportation company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. Star Bulk Carriers's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.18%. 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 €15.39, compared to a current price of €22.42 — trading 45.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.18%. Star Bulk Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (FRA:4FAP), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.18% 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 (FRA:4FAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Bulk Carriers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.42 is trading 45.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.39.
GuruFocus considers Star Bulk Carriers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4FAP:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.18%
GF Value™: €15.39 vs. price of €22.42 (45.7% above fair value)
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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