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Star Bulk CarriersATH:SBLK +2.22%72 ROA % 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 77.86% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Star Bulk Carriers's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €503.26 Mil.
Star Bulk Carriers's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,259.46 Mil. Therefore, Star Bulk Carriers's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 15.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
ATH:SBLK's ROA % is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 3.53 * Ranked among companies with meaningful ROA % only.
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Star Bulk Carriers ROA % Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK) has a ROA % of 15.44% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #226 out of 1021 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' ROA % too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current ROA % is 15.44%. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.53. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 15.44% is 337.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #226 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' ROA % compare to ?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #226 out of 1021 companies for ROA %. This places Star Bulk Carriers in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.53. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 15.44% is 337.4% 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 ROA % for a Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.53, based on 1,021 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Bulk Carriers's current ROA % of 15.44% is 337.4% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current ROA % 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 ROA % of 15.44%. The current ROA % is 15.44% and 337.4% above the Transportation industry median of 3.53. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (ATH:SBLK), the current ROA % 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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