Star Bulk CarriersHAM:4FAP -1.07%71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates HAM:4FAP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.66. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks better than 60.07% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Star Bulk Carriers's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:4FAP'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 0.61 Max: 1.09
Current: 0.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Star Bulk Carriers was 1.09. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.61.
HAM:4FAP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 60.07% of 566
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs HAM:4FAP: 0.31
During the past 12 months, Star Bulk Carriers's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -72.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -64.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Star Bulk Carriers was 406.60% per year. The lowest was -64.10% per year. And the median was -9.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Star Bulk Carriers Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
HAM:4FAP vs ZIM, DAC, NMM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Star Bulk Carriers Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Star Bulk Carriers's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (HAM:4FAP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.66 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Star Bulk Carriers' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #226 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.66 is near median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.09. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 0.66 is 46.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #226 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Bulk Carriers has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Bulk Carriers' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ZIM and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #226 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Star Bulk Carriers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 0.66 is 46.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Star Bulk Carriers' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.45, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Bulk Carriers's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.66 is 46.7% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.61. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.66. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.66, compared to a current price of €22.13 — trading 32.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 46.7% above the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Star Bulk Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66 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 (HAM:4FAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Bulk Carriers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.13 is trading 32.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.66.
Key valuation signals for HAM:4FAP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.66 (near median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: €16.66 vs. price of €22.13 (32.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.7% above the Transportation median (#226 of 566)
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 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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