Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


HAM:4FAP Star Bulk Carriers Corp HAM:4FAP
73 GF Score
Price €21.30
GF Value €15.88
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What is Star Bulk Carriers Moat Score?

Star Bulk Carriers HAM:4FAP -3.75% 73 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:4FAP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.88. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks better than 83.54% on this metric.

Star Bulk Carriers has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Star Bulk Carriers has No Moat: Star Bulk Carriers operates in a highly competitive shipping industry with low barriers to entry and minimal customer switching costs. The company lacks significant intellectual property, brand strength, or regulatory barriers, resulting in transient advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Star Bulk Carriers might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Star Bulk Carriers  (HAM:4FAP) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Star Bulk Carriers Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:4FAP vs ZIM, DAC, NMM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #174 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' Moat Score too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #174 out of 1057 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 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Bulk Carriers' Moat Score compare to ZIM and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #174 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places Star Bulk Carriers in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Star Bulk Carriers's current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.88, compared to a current price of €21.30 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Star Bulk Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 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 €21.30 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.88.

Key valuation signals for HAM:4FAP:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €15.88 vs. price of €21.30 (34.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address c/o Star Bulk Management Inc, 40 Agiou Konstantinou Street, Maroussi, Athens, GRC, 15124
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.
73GF Score

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