Star Bulk Carriers [SBLK] vs Matson [MATX] Detailed Stock Comparison

Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

NASDAQ
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Matson Inc.

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Star Bulk Carriers Corp. wins in 8 metrics, Matson Inc. wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Matson Inc. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Matson Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 34.01 12.36 Matson Inc.
Price-to-Book Ratio 1.15 1.88 Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 50.19 26.35 Matson Inc.
PEG Ratio 6.63 0.61 Matson Inc.
EV/EBITDA 11.10 8.98 Matson Inc.
Profit Margin (TTM) 8.07% 13.30% Matson Inc.
Operating Margin (TTM) 26.74% 15.80% Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 26.74% 15.80% Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
Return on Equity 3.41% 16.44% Matson Inc.
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.34% 6.46% Matson Inc.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $211.95M $153.70M Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
Dividend Yield 2.55% 0.87% Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
1-Year Return 56.03% 79.57% Matson Inc.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 2.71 1.59 Matson Inc.
Enterprise Value $3.51B $5.78B Matson Inc.
EV/Revenue Ratio 3.37 1.73 Matson Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 32.92% 24.82% Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $9 $105 Matson Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $0.73 $13.82 Matson Inc.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.79 1.33 Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
Short % of Float 1.55% 4.49% Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. vs Matson Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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SBLK
MATX

Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.-0.29%1.31%2.27%21.83%48.49%39.75%
Matson Inc.-3.35%1.54%8.51%28.98%60.69%57.77%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.56.03%47.47%22.68%686.96%-81.81%-79.65%
Matson Inc.79.57%174.75%229.59%512.68%745.29%797.11%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Star Bulk Carriers Corp. vs Matson Inc.

MetricSBLKMATX
Market Information
Market Cap i$2.75B$5.31B
Market Cap CategoryMid capMid cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i882,947216,753
90 Day Avg. Volume i1,237,632272,771
Last Close$27.07$195.18
52 Week Range$16.21 - $28.50$86.97 - $203.08
% from 52W High-5.02%-3.89%
All-Time High$1,133.04 (Dec 03, 2007)$203.08 (Jun 12, 2026)
% from All-Time High-97.61%-3.89%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth-0.03%-0.04%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.54%0.12%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.08%0.13%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.27%0.16%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.03%0.16%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i50.1926.35
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$21.59$90.76
Cash per Share (MRQ)$4.38$4.66
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$295.94M$547.10M
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$198.29M$203.60M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i2.55%0.87%
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.67$1.42

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Star Bulk Carriers Corp. vs Matson Inc.

MetricSBLK (Apr 24, 2026)MATX (Apr 24, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i34.0112.36
Forward P/E i6.6311.47
PEG Ratio i6.630.61
Price to Sales (TTM) i2.711.59
Price to Book (MRQ) i1.151.88
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$2.75B$5.31B
Enterprise Value i$3.51B$5.78B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i3.371.73
Enterprise to EBITDA i11.108.98
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.791.33
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$21.59$90.76

Financial Statements Comparison: Star Bulk Carriers Corp. vs Matson Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricSBLK (2025)MATX (2025)
Revenue/Sales i1.04B3.34B
Cost of Goods Sold i831.30M2.58B
COGS % of Revenue i79.7%77.2%
Gross Profit i211.20M761.40M
Gross Margin i20.3%22.8%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i150.24M467.30M
Operating Margin i14.4%14.0%
EBITDA i333.27M840.60M
EBITDA Margin i32.0%25.1%
Pre-Tax Income i85.08M533.80M
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i8.2%16.0%
Income Tax i089.00M
Income Tax % of Revenue i0.0%2.7%
Net Income (Profit) i84.17M444.80M
Profit Margin i8.1%13.3%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricSBLK (2025)MATX (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i488.51M141.90M
Total Current Assets i683.35M471.90M
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i65.5%14.1%
Total Current Liabilities i383.68M527.40M
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i36.8%15.8%
Long-Term Debt i971.79M558.90M
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i93.2%16.7%
Total Shareholders Equity i2.45B2.76B
Retained Earnings i-555.78M2.44B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i-53.3%72.9%
Property, Plant & Equipment iN/A1.48B

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricSBLK (2025)MATX (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i304.33M587.90M
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i29.2%17.6%
Capital Expenditures i90.41M9.10M
Free Cash Flow i211.95M153.70M
FCF Margin i20.3%4.6%
Debt Repayment i-579.63M-39.70M
Common Stock Repurchase i-98.13M-303.30M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricSBLKMATX
Shares Short i1.49M930,278
Short Ratio i0.792.82
Short % of Float i1.55%4.49%
Shares Outstanding i113.42M30.40M
Float Shares i65.30M29.66M
% Held by Insiders i25.21%2.03%
% Held by Institutions i31.78%88.85%
% Held by Public i43.01%9.12%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Star Bulk Carriers Corp. vs Matson Inc.

MetricSBLKMATX
Last 12-Month Dividend i$0.67$1.42
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i2.55%0.87%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$1.38$1.34
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i1.70%0.30%
3-Year Total Dividends i$4.14$4.03
Ex-Dividend DateMar 09, 2026Feb 05, 2026