Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd (GNK)vsStar Bulk Carriers Corp (SBLK)
GNK
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd
$23.99
-0.70%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.08B
SBLK
Star Bulk Carriers Corp
$27.32
+0.63%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Star Bulk Carriers Corp generates 184% more annual revenue ($1.09B vs $385.21M). SBLK leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 4.4%. SBLK trades at a lower P/E of 21.7x. SBLK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
GNK
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SBLK
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-87.7%
Fair Value
$11.80
Current Price
$23.99
$12.19 premium
Margin of Safety
+83.3%
Fair Value
$143.46
Current Price
$27.32
$116.14 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 60.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 21.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 13118.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 25.7%
Revenue surging 21.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GNK
The strongest argument for GNK centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 60.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SBLK
The strongest argument for SBLK centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 21.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GNK
The primary concerns for GNK are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 63.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SBLK
The primary concerns for SBLK are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GNK profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SBLK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GNK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
GNK is growing revenue faster at 60.6% — sustainability is the question.
SBLK generates stronger free cash flow (92M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBLK scores higher overall (68/100 vs 52/100) and 21.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd
INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, is dedicated to the shipping of dry bulk cargo worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. The company is headquartered in Maroussi, Greece.
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