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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$27.11 -4.41% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $26.84

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 55/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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As of 2026-11-03, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: SBLK) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $27.11 (-4.41% 1D, market cap $3.16B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, SBLK ranks #437 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), SBLK carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 38.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.5%. By comparison, ZIM (ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.) holds a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $3.42B) and TNK (Teekay Tankers Ltd.) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 20.1%, cap $3.49B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DAC leads on earnings multiple (5.8x) while TNK leads on capital efficiency (20.1% ROIC).

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Per SBLK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001386716), Star Bulk Carriers Corp. generated $1.04B in revenue (-17.6% YoY), $84.2M in net income, and $211.9M in free cash flow against $3.81B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 38x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D+ · Rk D+
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-1.4% Base Target
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Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (55/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY SBLK SCORES 55/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+14/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 70% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+13/20 pts (24% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 62% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 42.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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63
Grade C+$29.79-5.7% Next Q
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60
Grade C$28.09+2.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
58
Grade C$28.83-6% Next Q
Current
55
Grade D+$27.11-0.5% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 55/100 (D+) score, SBLK faces multiple-compression risk if 38.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Priced at 38x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($30.02) or 200D SMA ($26.62) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($26.74) toward Bear Floor ($20.86).

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SBLK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +7.15%▼ SUPPORT BREAKDOWN
2026-11-03O $28.89H $28.89L $27.11C $27.11VOL 570.0K
RES: $35.56SUP: $27.87SMA50: $30.02SMA200: $26.62
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Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
29.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -17.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #437 of 1009 ⚔️ ZIM vs SBLK Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (SBLK vs. ZIM, TNK, DAC, CDLR)

Industry: Marine Transportation (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) ranks #437 by composite RQD confidence (55/100, grade D+) and #350 by equity capitalization ($3.16B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DAC leads on earnings valuation at 5.8x trailing P/E, while TNK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 20.1% ROIC and 66.7% gross margin. TNK currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with SBLK at 55/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
SBLK ACTIVE
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
D+ 55/100 38.3x — 5.5% -4.41% $3.16B Benchmark Subject
ZIM
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
D+ 56/100 — — — -0.11% $3.42B /zim-vs-sblk →
TNK
Teekay Tankers Ltd.
B 72/100 — 66.7% 20.1% -5.29% $3.49B /tnk-vs-sblk →
DAC
Danaos Corporation
C+ 69/100 5.8x — 10.9% -1.95% $2.86B /dac-vs-sblk →
CDLR
Cadeler A/S (each representing four (4) )
C- 59/100 — — — -4.38% $2.78B /cdlr-vs-sblk →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001386716 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) reported GAAP revenue of $1.04B (-17.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.27B , and +9.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $84.2M, operating cash flow of $295.9M, and free cash flow of $211.9M (-49.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, SBLK closed FY2025 with $3.81B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.71, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $1.04B $84.2M $295.9M $211.9M $3.81B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.27B $304.7M $471.2M $416.1M $4.09B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $949.3M $173.6M $335.8M $335.8M — —

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Is SBLK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: SBLK) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $27.11 (-4.41% 1D, market cap $3.16B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, SBLK ranks #437 in composite RQD confidence.

How does SBLK compare to ZIM and TNK in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), SBLK carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 38.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.5%. By comparison, ZIM (ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.) holds a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $3.42B) and TNK (Teekay Tankers Ltd.) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 20.1%, cap $3.49B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DAC leads on earnings multiple (5.8x) while TNK leads on capital efficiency (20.1% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SBLK?

Per SBLK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001386716), Star Bulk Carriers Corp. generated $1.04B in revenue (-17.6% YoY), $84.2M in net income, and $211.9M in free cash flow against $3.81B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 38x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is SBLK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SBLK last traded at $27.11 (-4.41% on volume of 1,323,682 shares), positioning the stock -9.69% below its 50-day simple moving average ($30.02) and +1.84% above its 200-day simple moving average ($26.62). Across its 52-week range of $17.76 to $32.88, SBLK sits at the 61.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.1% ($25.73 to $28.49).

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SBLK — Star Bulk Carriers Corp.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 55/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $27.11 (-4.41% 1D, market capitalization $3.16B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (10/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.5%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 13.1%, and free cash flow yield of 6.58%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (8/20) + Insider Conviction (14/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (13/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (10/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.71, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified under the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Marine Transportation industry. Its market capitalization is $3.2B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) reported $1.04B in annual revenue (up from $1.27B in FY2024, -17.6% YoY) and $84.2M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($949.3M revenue, $173.6M net income) through FY2025, SBLK scaled operating cash flow to $295.9M and free cash flow to $211.9M, backed by $3.81B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 55/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 6.58% and institutional whale pillar of 8/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 10/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 8/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $17.76 – $32.88 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Priced at 38x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Investors must weigh 38.3x trailing P/E and 13.1x EV/EBITDA against 13.1% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

The Motley Fool headline references a cargo boom, but the source does not define the underlying demand drivers.

  • Key Question #1: Can SBLK sustain or expand its 13.1% operating margin and 5.5% ROIC against Marine Transportation peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.04B and free cash flow of $211.9M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is SBLK's 35.6x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Insider conviction and macro-regime fit pillars score 14 of 20 each, the strongest parts of the RQD rating.

Insider conviction and macro-regime fit pillars score 14 of 20 each, the strongest parts of the RQD rating.. When you look under the hood at SBLK, Fundamental Cash Engine is 10/20 with 0.0% gross margins and 5.5% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (8/20) has been quietly accumulating below $32.88. My 12M target is $36.02.

SectorRotator 🐂 BULL

@RiskArb_Desk Fair point on 38.3x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Marine Transportation. If gross margin (0.0%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

RI RiskArb_Desk RQD DEBATE OPENER • Hedged Event Driven 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $23.26 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $28.36

Trailing P/E of 38.3 sits far above the 5.5% ROIC and 6.58% FCF yield, with FY 2025 net income down to $84.2M from $304.7M.

Fading this rally in SBLK at $28.36. Trailing P/E of 38.3 sits far above the 5.5% ROIC and 6.58% FCF yield, with FY 2025 net income down to $84.2M from $304.7M.. With a beta of 1.0 and the stock sitting at $28.36 (52-wk range $17.76–$32.88), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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