SBLK
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Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) closed at $22.33 as of 2026-03-20, trading 26.1% above its 200-week moving average of $17.71. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 21.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.90 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 906 weeks of data, SBLK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 88 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SBLK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +8.9%.
With a market cap of $2.6 billion, SBLK is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 3.4%. The stock trades at 1.0x book value.
Share count has increased 15.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 17.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SBLK would have grown to $34, compared to $992 for the S&P 500. SBLK has returned -6.0% annualized vs 14.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: SBLK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SBLK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying SBLK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.5% after 12 months (median +21.0%), compared to +17.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 83% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +53.4% vs +35.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SBLK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SBLK has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +8.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Jun 2018 | 500 | 94.6% | +12.5% | -76.5% |
| Jun 2018 | Jul 2018 | 1 | 2.0% | -25.0% | +212.0% |
| Nov 2018 | Dec 2018 | 7 | 14.2% | +8.1% | +333.8% |
| Jan 2019 | Jun 2019 | 22 | 28.1% | +5.7% | +357.6% |
| Jan 2020 | Jan 2021 | 49 | 52.9% | +31.8% | +393.1% |
| Nov 2024 | Jun 2025 | 31 | 24.0% | +20.5% | +38.1% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 3 | 5.4% | N/A | +35.8% |
| Average | 88 | — | +8.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SBLK below its 200-week moving average?
No. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) is currently 26.1% above its 200-week moving average of $17.71. It would need to fall to $17.71 to cross below the line.
What is SBLK's 200-week moving average price?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.'s 200-week moving average is $17.71 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 SBLK drops below its 200-week moving average?
SBLK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +8.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 88 weeks on average.
Is SBLK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SBLK 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 66. Return on equity is 3.4%. Price-to-book is 1.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SBLK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 17.4 years, $100 invested in SBLK would have grown to $34, compared to $992 for the S&P 500. That's -6.0% annualized vs 14.1% for the index. SBLK has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SBLK pay a dividend?
Yes. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. currently pays a dividend yield of 260.00%.
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