Star Bulk CarriersSTU:4FAP -4.87%69 FCF Margin % is 32.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 17.27. GuruFocus rates STU:4FAP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks better than 89.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:4FAP'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -193.32 Med: 17.27 Max: 51.8
Current: 24.09
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Star Bulk Carriers was 51.80%. The lowest was -193.32%. And the median was 17.27%.
STU:4FAP's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 89.36% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs STU:4FAP: 24.09
Star Bulk Carriers FCF Margin % Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's FCF Margin % 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.
STU:4FAP vs ZIM, DAC, NMM: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 32.87% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 17.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #107 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' FCF Margin % too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current FCF Margin % of 32.87% is 90% above median its 10-year median of 17.27. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 32.87% is 650.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #107 out of 1006 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' FCF Margin % compare to ZIM and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #107 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Star Bulk Carriers in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 32.87% is 650.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.27 vs. the industry median of 4.38, 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 FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Bulk Carriers's current FCF Margin % of 32.87% is 650.5% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current FCF Margin % is 32.87%, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 17.27. 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 €16.08, compared to a current price of €22.48 — trading 39.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 32.87%, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 17.27 and 650.5% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (STU:4FAP), the current FCF Margin % is 32.87% 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 39.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.08.
GuruFocus considers Star Bulk Carriers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:4FAP:
FCF Margin %: 32.87% (90% above median its 10-year median of 17.27)
GF Value™: €16.08 vs. price of €22.48 (39.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 650.5% above the Transportation median (#107 of 1006)
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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