SB
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Safe Bulkers (SB) closed at $6.05 as of 2026-03-20, trading 60.8% above its 200-week moving average of $3.76. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 58.4% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 70, SB is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.80 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 881 weeks of data, SB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 27 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -3.6%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $619 million, SB is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.0%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 4.6%. The stock trades at 0.7x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 14.0% over the past three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 16.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SB would have grown to $139, compared to $952 for the S&P 500. SB has returned 2.0% annualized vs 14.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 20.1% compound annual rate, with 1 consecutive year of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SB vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SB Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying SB when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +2.1% after 12 months (median -8.0%), compared to +15.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 35% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +3.1% vs +35.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SB crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SB has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +-3.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Nov 2009 | 27 | 32.5% | +30.1% | +77.7% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 1 | 2.2% | +15.0% | +27.5% |
| Mar 2010 | Apr 2010 | 4 | 12.3% | +31.5% | +42.0% |
| May 2010 | Jul 2010 | 12 | 12.1% | +17.2% | +36.6% |
| Aug 2010 | Sep 2010 | 5 | 3.3% | +1.3% | +29.1% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 4 | 4.4% | -4.1% | +22.7% |
| Jul 2011 | Feb 2012 | 29 | 21.1% | -7.4% | +25.2% |
| Mar 2012 | May 2012 | 10 | 7.5% | -23.3% | +23.1% |
| Jun 2012 | Jul 2012 | 4 | 3.7% | -14.3% | +29.7% |
| Jul 2012 | Sep 2012 | 7 | 3.4% | -9.6% | +35.2% |
| Sep 2012 | Aug 2013 | 48 | 46.4% | +18.7% | +31.8% |
| Sep 2014 | Jan 2018 | 170 | 93.4% | -54.3% | +18.2% |
| Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 | 1 | 1.7% | -47.4% | +153.5% |
| Nov 2018 | Jul 2019 | 36 | 40.6% | -27.8% | +211.3% |
| Jul 2019 | Feb 2021 | 79 | 60.3% | -25.3% | +314.4% |
| Dec 2024 | Feb 2025 | 9 | 5.6% | +42.1% | +80.5% |
| Mar 2025 | May 2025 | 6 | 9.7% | N/A | +93.5% |
| Average | 27 | — | +-3.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SB below its 200-week moving average?
No. Safe Bulkers (SB) is currently 60.8% above its 200-week moving average of $3.76. It would need to fall to $3.76 to cross below the line.
What is SB's 200-week moving average price?
Safe Bulkers's 200-week moving average is $3.76 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SB drops below its 200-week moving average?
SB has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -3.6%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 27 weeks on average.
Is SB a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SB as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 70 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 6.0%. Return on equity is 4.6%. Price-to-book is 0.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SB compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 16.9 years, $100 invested in SB would have grown to $139, compared to $952 for the S&P 500. That's 2.0% annualized vs 14.2% for the index. SB has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SB pay a dividend?
Yes. Safe Bulkers currently pays a dividend yield of 331.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20