SB (Safe Bulkers) YoY EBITDA Growth: 335.48% (As of Jun. 2026)

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SB Safe Bulkers Inc SB
64 GF Score
Price $8.28
GF Value $5.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Safe Bulkers YoY EBITDA Growth?

Safe Bulkers SB -4.83% 64 YoY EBITDA Growth is 335.48% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SB with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Safe Bulkers's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 335.48%.

Safe Bulkers's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.41.

Safe Bulkers YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safe Bulkers's YoY EBITDA Growth 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.

Safe Bulkers YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Safe Bulkers Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Safe Bulkers Quarterly Data
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Safe Bulkers YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Safe Bulkers's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(1.25-1.737)/ | 1.737 |
=-28.04 %

Safe Bulkers's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(0.405-0.093)/ | 0.093 |
=335.48 %

* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 335.48% mean?
Safe Bulkers (SB) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 335.48% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Safe Bulkers and its competitors.
Is Safe Bulkers' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Safe Bulkers' current YoY EBITDA Growth is 335.48%. Overall, Safe Bulkers has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safe Bulkers' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to ASC and ESEA?
Safe Bulkers' YoY EBITDA Growth of 335.48% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Transportation company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Transportation industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Safe Bulkers and its competitors. Safe Bulkers's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 335.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safe Bulkers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safe Bulkers (SB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.06, compared to a current price of $8.28 — trading 63.6% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 335.48%. Safe Bulkers' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safe Bulkers (SB), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 335.48% 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.

Is Safe Bulkers (SB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safe Bulkers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.28 is trading 63.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.06. GuruFocus considers Safe Bulkers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SB:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 335.48%
  • GF Value™: $5.06 vs. price of $8.28 (63.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Safe Bulkers Business Description

Address 6, Avenue des Citronniers, Apartment D11, Les Acanthes, Monaco City, MCO, MC98000
Safe Bulkers Inc is an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, transporting bulk cargoes, particularly coal, grain, and iron ore, along international shipping routes for consumers of marine drybulk transportation services. The company employs its vessels on both period time charters and spot time charters, according to the assessment of market conditions, with consumers of marine drybulk transportation services. The company generates almost all of its revenue from Time Charters.
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