Star Bulk CarriersSTU:4FAP -4.87%73 ROE % is 9.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 3.95. GuruFocus rates STU:4FAP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 991 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks worse than 59.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:4FAP'
s ROE % 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 ROE % was 37.50%. The lowest was -14.20%. And the median was 3.95%.
STU:4FAP's ROE % is ranked worse than 59.33% of 991
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.6
vs STU:4FAP: 5.85
Star Bulk Carriers (STU:4FAP) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
Star Bulk Carriers ROE % Related Terms
Star Bulk Carriers ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Star Bulk Carriers (STU:4FAP) has a ROE % of 9.66% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total 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 #588 out of 991 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' ROE % too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current ROE % of 9.66% is 145% above median its 10-year median of 3.95. The Transportation industry median ROE % is 7.60. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 9.66% is 27.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #588 out of 991 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' ROE % compare to ZIM and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #588 out of 991 companies for ROE %. This places Star Bulk Carriers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 7.60. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 9.66% is 27.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.95 vs. the industry median of 7.60, 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 ROE % for a Transportation company?
The median ROE % among Transportation companies is 7.60, based on 991 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Bulk Carriers's current ROE % of 9.66% is 27.1% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROE % is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current ROE % 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 (STU:4FAP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.09, compared to a current price of €22.48 — trading 39.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 9.66%, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 3.95 and 27.1% above the Transportation industry median of 7.60. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (STU:4FAP), the current ROE % 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 (STU:4FAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Bulk Carriers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.48 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.09.
GuruFocus considers Star Bulk Carriers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:4FAP:
ROE %: 9.66% (145% above median its 10-year median of 3.95)
GF Value™: €16.09 vs. price of €22.48 (39.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.1% above the Transportation median (#588 of 991)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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