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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Star Bulk Carriers's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €126 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €249 Mil.
Star Bulk Carriers's pretax margin was 40.55%.
During the past 13 years, Star Bulk Carriers's highest Pretax Margin was 47.67%. The lowest was -69.38%. And the median was 8.57%.
During the past 13 years, Star Bulk Carriers's highest Pretax Margin was 47.67%. The lowest was -69.38%. And the median was 8.57%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's Pre-Tax Income 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.
FRA:4FAP vs ZIM, DAC, NMM: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €249 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:4FAP) has a Pre-Tax Income of €249 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current Pre-Tax Income is €249 Mil. 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' Pre-Tax Income compare to ZIM and DAC?
Star Bulk Carriers' Pre-Tax Income of €249 Mil 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Transportation company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. Star Bulk Carriers's current Pre-Tax Income is €249 Mil. 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 €26.40 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is €249 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (FRA:4FAP), the current Pre-Tax Income is €249 Mil 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 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 €26.40 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.23.
GuruFocus considers Star Bulk Carriers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4FAP:
Pre-Tax Income: €249 Mil
GF Value™: €18.23 vs. price of €26.40 (44.8% 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.
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