Safe Bulkers Inc (SB)
NYSE:SB
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SB Stock Chart & Stats
$5.37
<$0.01(0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$5.37
<$0.01(0.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.56 - $7.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume124.55K
Average Volume (3M)459.58K
Market Cap
$671.75M
Enterprise Value$1.06B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$153.15M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$540.14M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.16%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.30
Shares Outstanding102,244,780
10 Day Avg. Volume581,118
30 Day Avg. Volume459,576
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.20
Price to Book (P/B)0.60
Price to Sales (P/S)1.80
P/FCF Ratio8.24
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.58
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.84
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.69
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$279.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong LiquidityA large liquidity buffer (~$385M) provides durable financial flexibility across dry-bulk cycles: it supports working capital, funds newbuilds or opportunistic secondhand purchases, cushions freight downturns, and reduces near-term refinancing risk, preserving strategic optionality over months.
Contracted Backlog & Time ChartersMeaningful contracted revenue and multi-year time charters materially reduce spot exposure and provide predictable cash flows. This backlog supports near-term earnings visibility, stabilizes utilization and underwriting decisions, and aids disciplined capital allocation across a 2–6 month horizon.
Fleet Renewal & Eco-EfficiencyAn active newbuild program focused on Japanese-built, IMO Phase 3 and NOx Tier III vessels materially improves fuel efficiency, CII compliance and charter appeal. A younger, greener fleet reduces regulatory retrofit risk and operating costs, strengthening competitive position long-term.
Bears Say
Margin Compression & Lower ROESubstantial margin and ROE deterioration signals reduced earnings power versus prior cycles. Persistent lower profitability limits retained earnings for reinvestment, weakens resilience to prolonged freight slumps, and raises uncertainty about sustainably funding dividends and growth investments.
Rising Vessel Operating ExpensesSustained OpEx inflation—crew, maintenance, insurance—erodes margin and free cash flow conversion if persistent. Higher unit operating costs reduce net charter profitability, complicate dividend sustainability and make long-term cost forecasts and breakevens more uncertain across cycles.
Fleet Renewal Timing & Regulatory RiskDelivery delays and limited secondhand availability extend reliance on older tonnage, increasing compliance and retrofit exposure amid tightening IMO/fuel rules. Timing slippage weakens short-to-medium-term renewal plans, raising execution risk and potential incremental capex or charter mismatches.
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SB FAQ
What was Safe Bulkers Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Safe Bulkers Inc lowest stock price was $3.56 and its highest was $7.38 in the past 12 months.
What is Safe Bulkers Inc’s market cap?
Safe Bulkers Inc’s market cap is $671.75M.
When is Safe Bulkers Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Safe Bulkers Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were Safe Bulkers Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is Safe Bulkers Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Safe Bulkers Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Safe Bulkers Inc pay dividends?
Safe Bulkers Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.16%. See more information on Safe Bulkers Inc dividends here
What is Safe Bulkers Inc’s EPS estimate?
Safe Bulkers Inc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Safe Bulkers Inc have?
Safe Bulkers Inc has 102,244,780 shares outstanding.
What happened to Safe Bulkers Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Safe Bulkers Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SB
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Safe Bulkers Stock Smart Score
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Neutral
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Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 16.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 16.8%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
95.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
<0.01%
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Company Description
Safe Bulkers Inc
Safe Bulkers, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides marine drybulk transportation services. It owns and operates drybulk vessels for transporting bulk cargoes primarily coal, grain, and iron ore. As of March 18, 2022, the company had a fleet of 40 drybulk vessels having an average age of 10.4 years; and an aggregate carrying capacity of 3,925,500 deadweight tons. Its fleet consisted of 12 Panamax class vessels, 7 Kamsarmax class vessels, 15 post- Panamax class vessels, and 6 Capesize class vessels. Safe Bulkers, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Monaco.
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SB Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: operationally and strategically the company emphasized strong liquidity, disciplined free cash flow generation (17 consecutive quarters), a competitive, predominantly Japanese-built fleet and meaningful contracted revenue backlog. However, near-term operating profitability showed modest deterioration (adjusted EBITDA down ~8.1%, EPS down ~6.7%), vessel operating costs rose materially (~13% YoY), and the top-line freight environment faces macro and China-related downside risks, shipyard timing constraints and fuel transition uncertainty. On balance, the company appears financially resilient with positive structural positioning, but short-term earnings and cost pressures along with market uncertainty temper the outlook.View all SB earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Insiders
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7.41% Other Institutional Investors
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Individual Investors