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Star Bulk CarriersATH:SBLK +2.22%72 Gross Margin % is 44.17% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ATH:SBLK with a GF Score™ of 72/100. Among 992 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks better than 71.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ATH:SBLK's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 20.835 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Star Bulk Carriers had a gross margin of 44.17% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Star Bulk Carriers was 0.00% per year.
Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Star Bulk Carriers had a gross margin of 44.17% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Star Bulk Carriers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's Gross 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK) has a Gross Margin % of 44.17% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #279 out of 992 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' Gross Margin % too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current Gross Margin % is 44.17%. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.84. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 44.17% is 112% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #279 out of 992 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above 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' Gross Margin % compare to ?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #279 out of 992 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Star Bulk Carriers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.84. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 44.17% is 112% 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 Gross Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.84, based on 992 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Bulk Carriers's current Gross Margin % of 44.17% is 112% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current Gross Margin % is 44.17%. 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 Gross Margin % of 44.17%. The current Gross Margin % is 44.17% and 112% above the Transportation industry median of 20.84. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK), the current Gross Margin % is 44.17% as of Jun. 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 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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