Is Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 53.8% / 30% | 15.7% / 30% | 3.6% / 30% | 1.73% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 53.8% / 33% | 15.7% / 33% | 3.6% / 33% | 1.73% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 35.6% / 33% | 10.4% / 33% | 2.4% / 33% | 1.73% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 53.8% / 33% | 15.7% / 33% | 3.6% / 33% | 1.73% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 35.6% / 33% | 10.4% / 33% | 2.4% / 50% | 1.73% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 36.9% | |
| Operating Margin | 26.7% | |
| Net Margin | 8.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 3.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $471M |
| Free Cash Flow | $416M |
| Total Debt | $1.5B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 50.2 |
| Current Ratio | 1.8 |
| Total Assets | $4.1B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $22.50 |
| 50-Day MA | $23.27 |
| 200-Day MA | $19.82 |
| Avg Volume | 1.6M |
| Beta | 0.7 |
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52-Week Range
$12.06
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About Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK)
Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a shipping company, engages in the ocean transportation of dry bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of dry bulk carrier vessels worldwide. Its vessels transport a range of bulk commodities, including iron ores, minerals and grains, bauxite, fertilizers, and steel products. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned a fleet of 136 dry bulk vessels consisting of Newcastlemax, Capesize, Post Panamax, Kamsarmax, Panamax, Ultramax, and Supramax vessels with carrying capacities between 55,569 deadweight tonnage and 209,537 deadweight tonnage. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Marousi, Greece.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Star Bulk Carriers Corp. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Star Bulk Carriers Corp.'s debt ratio?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.'s debt ratio is 53.8% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 35.6%.
What are Star Bulk Carriers Corp.'s key financial metrics?
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has a market capitalization of $2.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 30.5, and revenue of $1.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 36.9% and a net margin of 8.1%. Return on equity stands at 3.4%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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