Star Bulk CarriersSBLK -0.88%73 Dividend Yield % is 4.04% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 7.01. GuruFocus rates SBLK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Transportation companies, Star Bulk Carriers ranks better than 64.41% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Star Bulk Carriers is 4.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Bulk Carriers's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
SBLK'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 7.01 Max: 33.16
Current: 4.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Star Bulk Carriers was 33.16%. The lowest was 0.30%. And the median was 7.01%.
SBLK's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 64.41% of 666
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.055
vs SBLK: 4.04
During the past 12 months, Star Bulk Carriers's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -72.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -64.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Star Bulk Carriers was 406.60% per year. The lowest was -64.10% per year. And the median was -9.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Star Bulk Carriers (NAS:SBLK) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Star Bulk Carriers Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Bulk Carriers's Dividend Yield % 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.
SBLK vs ZIM, DAC, NMM: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Star Bulk Carriers's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Star Bulk Carriers's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Bulk Carriers's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Star Bulk Carriers Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.500000
2026-06-12
2026-06-12
2026-06-22
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.370000
2026-03-09
2026-03-09
2026-03-19
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.110000
2025-12-05
2025-12-05
2025-12-18
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.050000
2025-08-28
2025-08-28
2025-09-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Star Bulk Carriers's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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 (SBLK) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.04% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 7.01. Over the past decade, Star Bulk Carriers' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.30 to 33.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #237 out of 666 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Star Bulk Carriers' Dividend Yield % too high?
Star Bulk Carriers' current Dividend Yield % of 4.04% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 7.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 33.16. The Transportation industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.06. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 4.04% is 32.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #237 out of 666 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above 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' Dividend Yield % compare to ZIM and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Star Bulk Carriers ranks #237 out of 666 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Star Bulk Carriers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.06. Star Bulk Carriers' value of 4.04% is 32.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Star Bulk Carriers' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.30 to 33.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.01 vs. the industry median of 3.06, 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 Dividend Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Transportation companies is 3.06, based on 666 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Bulk Carriers's current Dividend Yield % of 4.04% is 32.2% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Star Bulk Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Bulk Carriers's current Dividend Yield % is 4.04%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 7.01. 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 (SBLK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.37, compared to a current price of $25.45 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 4.04%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 7.01 and 32.2% above the Transportation industry median of 3.06. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.04% as of Jun. 25, 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 (SBLK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Bulk Carriers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.45 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.37.
GuruFocus considers Star Bulk Carriers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBLK:
Dividend Yield %: 4.04% (42% below median its 10-year median of 7.01)
GF Value™: $18.37 vs. price of $25.45 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.2% above the Transportation median (#237 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBLK 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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