Star Bulk CarriersHAM:4FAP -1.07%71 EV-to-FCF is 13.31 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 10.73. GuruFocus rates HAM:4FAP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.66. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 675 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks better than 54.07% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Star Bulk Carriers's Enterprise Value is €3,010.7 Mil.
Star Bulk Carriers's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €226.2 Mil. Therefore, Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-FCF for today is 13.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:4FAP'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.76 Med: 10.73 Max: 33
Current: 13
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Star Bulk Carriers was 33.00. The lowest was -46.76. And the median was 10.73.
HAM:4FAP's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 54.07% of 675
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.26
vs HAM:4FAP: 13.00
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (HAM:4FAP) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 €22.13.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Star Bulk Carriers EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Star Bulk Carriers's current Enterprise Value is €3,010.7 Mil.
Star Bulk Carriers's Free Cash Flow 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 €226.2 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-FCF of 13.31 as of Jun. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 10.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #310 out of 675 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' EV-to-FCF too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current EV-to-FCF of 13.31 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 10.73. The Transportation industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.26. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 13.31 is 6.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #310 out of 675 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Bulk Carriers has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Bulk Carriers' EV-to-FCF compare to ZIM and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #310 out of 675 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Star Bulk Carriers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.26. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 13.31 is 6.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.73 vs. the industry median of 14.26, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Transportation companies is 14.26, based on 675 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Bulk Carriers's current EV-to-FCF of 13.31 is 6.7% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current EV-to-FCF is 13.31, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 10.73. 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 (HAM:4FAP) has a current EV-to-FCF of 13.31. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.66, compared to a current price of €22.13 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 13.31, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 10.73 and 6.7% below the Transportation industry median of 14.26. Star Bulk Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP), the current EV-to-FCF is 13.31 as of Jun. 29, 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 €22.13 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.66.
Key valuation signals for HAM:4FAP:
EV-to-FCF: 13.31 (24% above median its 10-year median of 10.73)
GF Value™: €16.66 vs. price of €22.13 (32.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% below the Transportation median (#310 of 675)
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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