Safe Bulkers Inc (SB) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Safe Bulkers Inc stock (SB) is currently trading at $6.28. Safe Bulkers Inc PE ratio is 20.90. Safe Bulkers Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.33. Analyst consensus price target for SB is $5.70. WallStSmart rates SB as Underperform.
- SB PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- SB PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- SB intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- SB stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- SB fair value vs current price
- SB insider transactions and insider buying
- Is SB undervalued or overvalued?
- Safe Bulkers Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- SB Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- SB analyst price target and Smart Rating
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SB Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Safe Bulkers Inc (SB)
SB trades 185% above its Graham fair value of $2.04, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Safe Bulkers Inc (SB) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in operating margin, price/book. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Safe Bulkers Inc (SB) Key Strengths (2)
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Strong operational efficiency: $26 kept per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Safe Bulkers Inc (SB) Areas to Watch (8)
Earnings declining -41.10%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Revenue growing slowly at 1.50% annually
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.33x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $14 per $100 revenue
Moderate institutional interest at 33.22%
Supporting Valuation Data
Safe Bulkers Inc (SB) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 3.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (0.74) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 25.80%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.33), Price/Sales (2.33) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 1.50%, EPS Growth at -41.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 4.64%, Profit Margin at 14.00%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 4.64% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 1.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
SB Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
SB's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.33x sits near its historical average of 2.32x (43th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 4% below its historical high of 2.43x set in Mar 2026, and 5% above its historical low of 2.21x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Safe Bulkers Inc (SB) · INDUSTRIALS › MARINE SHIPPING
The Big Picture
Safe Bulkers Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 276M with 2% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 14.0% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 4.6% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Safe Bulkers Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.3%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 540M is significantly higher than cash (153M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor MARINE SHIPPING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Safe Bulkers Inc.
Bottom Line
Safe Bulkers Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Safe Bulkers Inc(SB)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
MARINE SHIPPING
USA
Safe Bulkers, Inc. provides dry bulk shipping services. The company is headquartered in Monaco.