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Star Bulk CarriersATH:SBLK +2.22%72 Quick Ratio is 1.74 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ATH:SBLK with a GF Score™ of 72/100. Among 1,018 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks better than 65.32% on this metric.
Star Bulk Carriers has a quick ratio of 1.74. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ATH:SBLK's Quick Ratio is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 1.34 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Quick Ratio only.
Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Star Bulk Carriers Quick Ratio Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's Quick 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Star Bulk Carriers's Quick 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 (ATH:SBLK) has a Quick Ratio of 1.74 as of Jun. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #353 out of 1018 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' Quick Ratio too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current Quick Ratio is 1.74. The Transportation industry median Quick Ratio is 1.34. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 1.74 is 29.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #353 out of 1018 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Bulk Carriers has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Bulk Carriers' Quick Ratio compare to ?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #353 out of 1018 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Star Bulk Carriers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.34. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 1.74 is 29.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Quick Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Quick Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.34, based on 1,018 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Bulk Carriers's current Quick Ratio of 1.74 is 29.9% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current Quick Ratio is 1.74. 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 (ATH:SBLK) has a current Quick Ratio of 1.74. The current Quick Ratio is 1.74 and 29.9% above the Transportation industry median of 1.34. Star Bulk Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK), the current Quick Ratio is 1.74 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.
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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