Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.89 (As of Sep. 20, 2026)

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ATH:SBLK Star Bulk Carriers Corp ATH:SBLK
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What is Star Bulk Carriers EV-to-EBITDA?

Star Bulk Carriers ATH:SBLK +2.22% 72 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89 as of Sep. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATH:SBLK with a GF Score™ of 72/100. Among 925 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks worse than 54.7% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Star Bulk Carriers's enterprise value is €3,877.31 Mil. Star Bulk Carriers's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €436.19 Mil. Therefore, Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ATH:SBLK's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 7.9
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-09-20), Star Bulk Carriers's stock price is €28.13. Star Bulk Carriers's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.000. Therefore, Star Bulk Carriers's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is N/A.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Star Bulk Carriers  (ATH:SBLK) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Star Bulk Carriers's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=28.13/0.000
=N/A

Star Bulk Carriers's share price for today is €28.13.
Star Bulk Carriers's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.000.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Star Bulk Carriers EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Star Bulk Carriers EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Star Bulk Carriers Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Star Bulk Carriers Quarterly Data
Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.70 9.40 9.07 8.77 6.85

ATH:SBLK vs : EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Star Bulk Carriers EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3877.306/436.188
=8.89

Star Bulk Carriers's current Enterprise Value is €3,877.31 Mil.
Star Bulk Carriers's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €436.19 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.89 mean?
Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.89 as of Sep. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #506 out of 925 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.90. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 8.89 is 12.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #506 out of 925 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Bulk Carriers has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Bulk Carriers' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #506 out of 925 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Star Bulk Carriers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.90. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 8.89 is 12.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 7.90, based on 925 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Bulk Carriers's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.89 is 12.5% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89. 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?
Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.89. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89 and 12.5% above the Transportation industry median of 7.90. Star Bulk Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89 as of Sep. 20, 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.

Star Bulk Carriers Business Description

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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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