Star Bulk CarriersHAM:4FAP +2.28%73 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 3.95. GuruFocus rates HAM:4FAP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 974 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks worse than 63.55% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Star Bulk Carriers's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €202.5 Mil. Star Bulk Carriers's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,096.9 Mil. Therefore, Star Bulk Carriers's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:4FAP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.2 Med: 3.95 Max: 37.5
Current: 5.85
During the past 13 years, Star Bulk Carriers's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 37.50%. The lowest was -14.20%. And the median was 3.95%.
HAM:4FAP's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 63.55% of 974
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.985
vs HAM:4FAP: 5.85
Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Star Bulk Carriers Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Star Bulk Carriers Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
HAM:4FAP vs ZIM, DAC, NMM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 9.66% mean?
Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 9.66% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 3.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #619 out of 974 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 9.66% is 145% above median its 10-year median of 3.95. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.99. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 9.66% is 7.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #619 out of 974 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Bulk Carriers has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Bulk Carriers' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to ZIM and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #619 out of 974 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Star Bulk Carriers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.99. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 9.66% is 7.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.95 vs. the industry median of 8.99, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Transportation companies is 8.99, based on 974 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity of 9.66% is 7.5% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.99 — 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-Equity is 9.66%, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 3.95. 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 (HAM:4FAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.10, compared to a current price of €22.01 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.66%, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 3.95 and 7.5% above the Transportation industry median of 8.99. Star Bulk Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 9.66% 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 €22.01 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.10.
GuruFocus considers Star Bulk Carriers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:4FAP:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 9.66% (145% above median its 10-year median of 3.95)
GF Value™: €16.10 vs. price of €22.01 (36.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% above the Transportation median (#619 of 974)
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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