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Star Bulk CarriersFRA:4FAP +3.68%72 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €39.03 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4FAP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 733 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks better than 59.07% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-21), Star Bulk Carriers's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €39.03. The stock price of Star Bulk Carriers is €27.88. Therefore, Star Bulk Carriers's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.7.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4FAP'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.85 Max: 5.43
Current: 0.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Star Bulk Carriers was 5.43. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.85.
FRA:4FAP's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than 59.07% of 733
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.86
vs FRA:4FAP: 0.71
Star Bulk Carriers (FRA:4FAP) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Star Bulk Carriers's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
27.88
/
47.708402075207
=
0.58
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's Intrinsic Value: Projected 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.
Star Bulk Carriers Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
FRA:4FAP vs ZIM, DAC, NMM: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Star Bulk Carriers Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of €39.03 mean?
Star Bulk Carriers (FRA:4FAP) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of €39.03 as of Sep. 21, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #300 out of 733 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €39.03. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #300 out of 733 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Bulk Carriers has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Bulk Carriers' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to ZIM and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #300 out of 733 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This puts Star Bulk Carriers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.86. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Transportation company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Transportation companies is 0.86, based on 733 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €39.03. 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 (FRA:4FAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.23, compared to a current price of €27.88 — trading 52.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €39.03. Star Bulk Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (FRA:4FAP), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is €39.03 as of Sep. 21, 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 (FRA:4FAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Bulk Carriers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.88 is trading 52.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.23.
GuruFocus considers Star Bulk Carriers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4FAP:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: €39.03
GF Value™: €18.23 vs. price of €27.88 (52.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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.
72GF Score
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