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Star Bulk CarriersHAM:4FAP -2.37%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.60 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 20.89. GuruFocus rates HAM:4FAP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 661 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks better than 89.41% on this metric.
Star Bulk Carriers's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:4FAP'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 20.89 Max: 102.01
Current: 11.6
During the past 13 years, Star Bulk Carriers's highest Yield on Cost was 102.01. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 20.89.
HAM:4FAP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 89.41% of 661
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs HAM:4FAP: 11.60
Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Star Bulk Carriers 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HAM:4FAP vs ZIM, DAC, NMM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Star Bulk Carriers 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.60 as of Jul. 13, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 20.89. Over the past decade, Star Bulk Carriers' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.92 to 102.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #70 out of 661 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.60 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 20.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 102.01. The Transportation industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.09. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 11.60 is 183.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #70 out of 661 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 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Bulk Carriers' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ZIM and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #70 out of 661 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Star Bulk Carriers in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.09. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 11.60 is 183.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Star Bulk Carriers' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.92 to 102.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.89 vs. the industry median of 4.09, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.09, based on 661 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Bulk Carriers's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.60 is 183.6% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.60, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 20.89. 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 €15.81, compared to a current price of €22.63 — trading 43.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.60, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 20.89 and 183.6% above the Transportation industry median of 4.09. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (HAM:4FAP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.60 as of Jul. 13, 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 €22.63 is trading 43.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.81.
GuruFocus considers Star Bulk Carriers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:4FAP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.60 (44% below median its 10-year median of 20.89)
GF Value™: €15.81 vs. price of €22.63 (43.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 183.6% above the Transportation median (#70 of 661)
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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