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Star Bulk CarriersATH:SBLK +2.22%72 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.44% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ATH:SBLK with a GF Score™ of 72/100. Among 1,021 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks better than 75.61% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Star Bulk Carriers's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €503.26 Mil. Star Bulk Carriers's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,259.46 Mil. Therefore, Star Bulk Carriers's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 15.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ATH:SBLK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 3.83 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Asset only.
Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Star Bulk Carriers Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.44% mean?
Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.44% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #249 out of 1021 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.44%. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.83. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 15.44% is 303.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #249 out of 1021 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 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Bulk Carriers' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to ?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #249 out of 1021 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Star Bulk Carriers in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.83. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 15.44% is 303.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Transportation companies is 3.83, based on 1,021 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Bulk Carriers's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.44% is 303.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.44%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 15.44%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.44% and 303.1% above the Transportation industry median of 3.83. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 15.44% 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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