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Star Bulk CarriersHAM:4FAP +3.57%69 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.25 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 9.21. GuruFocus rates HAM:4FAP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 905 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks worse than 58.56% 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 €3,266.2 Mil.
Star Bulk Carriers's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €318.6 Mil. Therefore, Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:4FAP'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -89.11 Med: 9.21 Max: 90.51
Current: 10.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Star Bulk Carriers was 90.51. The lowest was -89.11. And the median was 9.21.
HAM:4FAP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 58.56% of 905
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.77
vs HAM:4FAP: 10.03
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP) 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:
Star Bulk Carriers's share price for today is €24.64.
Star Bulk Carriers's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.073.
* 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).
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.
HAM:4FAP vs ZIM, DAC, NMM: 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.
Star Bulk Carriers's current Enterprise Value is €3,266.2 Mil.
Star Bulk Carriers's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €318.6 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.
Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.25 as of Jul. 28, 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. This is 11% above median its historical median of 9.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #530 out of 905 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.25 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.21. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.77. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 10.25 is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #530 out of 905 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ZIM and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #530 out of 905 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Star Bulk Carriers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.77. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 10.25 is 16.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.21 vs. the industry median of 8.77, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.77, based on 905 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 10.25 is 16.9% 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 8.77 — 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 10.25, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 9.21. 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 €16.80, compared to a current price of €24.64 — trading 46.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.25, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.21 and 16.9% above the Transportation industry median of 8.77. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.25 as of Jul. 28, 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 €24.64 is trading 46.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.80.
GuruFocus considers Star Bulk Carriers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:4FAP:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.25 (11% above median its 10-year median of 9.21)
GF Value™: €16.80 vs. price of €24.64 (46.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% above the Transportation median (#530 of 905)
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 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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