Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) (SB) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-03, Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) (NYSE: SB) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $8.01 (-1.35% 1D, market cap $915.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, SB ranks #271 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), SB carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 24.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 4.6%. By comparison, ASC (Ardmore Shipping Corporation) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 21.2x, ROIC 6.5%, cap $855.6M) and HSHP (Himalaya Shipping Ltd.) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 44.4x, ROIC 6.8%, cap $759.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TK leads on earnings multiple (13.2x) while TK leads on capital efficiency (19.6% ROIC).
Per SB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001434754), Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) generated $0 in revenue, $38.6M in net income, and $102.3M in free cash flow against $1.40B in total assets and $503.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 73% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 44.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)
Even with a 63/100 (C) score, SB faces multiple-compression risk if 24.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($8.45) or 200D SMA ($7.10) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($8.19) toward Bear Floor ($6.39).
Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) (SB) slipped -1.35% to $8.01, trading at 73% of its 52-week range ($4.53 – $9.31). Solid steady margins (5% return on capital), mixed timing at 24x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) (SB) ranks #271 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) and #518 by equity capitalization ($915.1M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TK leads on earnings valuation at 13.2x trailing P/E, while TK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.6% ROIC and 66.6% gross margin. TK currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 76/100 (B+) compared with SB at 63/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB
ACTIVE
Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) | C | 63/100 | 24.1x | — | 4.6% | -1.35% | $915.1M | Benchmark Subject |
| ASC Ardmore Shipping Corporation | B | 74/100 | 21.2x | — | 6.5% | -1.55% | $855.6M | /asc-vs-sb → |
| HSHP Himalaya Shipping Ltd. | D+ | 54/100 | 44.4x | 78.8% | 6.8% | -3.33% | $759.2M | /hshp-vs-sb → |
| GNK Genco Shipping & Trading Limited New (Marshall Islands) | D | 49/100 | — | — | 0.6% | -1.76% | $1.14B | /gnk-vs-sb → |
| TK Teekay Corporation Ltd. | B+ | 76/100 | 13.2x | 66.6% | 19.6% | -0.27% | $1.29B | /tk-vs-sb → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) (SB) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $38.6M, operating cash flow of $102.3M, and free cash flow of $102.3M (-21.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, SB closed FY2025 with $1.40B in total assets against $503.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $0 | $38.6M | $102.3M | $102.3M | $1.40B | $503.7M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $0 | $97.4M | $130.5M | $130.5M | $1.40B | $484.8M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $0 | $77.4M | $122.2M | $122.2M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-03, Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) (NYSE: SB) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $8.01 (-1.35% 1D, market cap $915.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, SB ranks #271 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), SB carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 24.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 4.6%. By comparison, ASC (Ardmore Shipping Corporation) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 21.2x, ROIC 6.5%, cap $855.6M) and HSHP (Himalaya Shipping Ltd.) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 44.4x, ROIC 6.8%, cap $759.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TK leads on earnings multiple (13.2x) while TK leads on capital efficiency (19.6% ROIC).
Per SB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001434754), Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) generated $0 in revenue, $38.6M in net income, and $102.3M in free cash flow against $1.40B in total assets and $503.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
SB last traded at $8.01 (-1.35% on volume of 644,949 shares), positioning the stock -5.21% below its 50-day simple moving average ($8.45) and +12.82% above its 200-day simple moving average ($7.10). Across its 52-week range of $4.53 to $9.31, SB sits at the 72.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.5% ($7.49 to $8.53).
Why SB Stock slipped -1.35% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (5% return on capital), mixed timing at 24x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, SB scores 66 out of 100 (letter grade C+, verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout"). The five pillars are:
Investor implications (analytical, not personalized advice): The upside case rests on the high FCF yield relative to the market-implied valuation and the stock's position near the upper part of its 52-week range. The valuation tradeoff is visible in P/E (TTM) of 24.1 and EV/EBITDA of 18.4, which are elevated relative to the low ROIC of 4.6%. Because the whale-flow pillar is weakest, the rating's "Watch for Breakout" label depends on confirmation that the data does not currently provide.
Safe Bulkers Inc is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and Marine Transportation industry, per the company profile. Not available in source data for: specific products or services sold, customer base, and revenue model. The profile identifies only sector, industry, exchange, and market capitalization of $0.9B.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $0.0M | $70.0M | $38.6M | N/A | $102.3M | $141.6M | $503.7M |
| FY 2024 | $0.0M | $128.4M | $97.4M | N/A | $130.5M | $81.1M | $484.8M |
| FY 2023 | $0.0M | $104.1M | $77.4M | N/A | $122.2M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, reported revenue is listed as $0.0M in each period, so margin analysis from revenue is not available in source data. Net income declined from $97.4M in FY 2024 to $38.6M in FY 2025, and operating income declined from $128.4M to $70.0M. Market data lists gross, operating, and net margins as 0%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 4.6%, Altman Z-Score is 2.5, and Piotroski F-Score is 6/9. Cash rose to $141.6M in FY 2025 while debt was $503.7M, and the rating's Debt/Equity is 0.61.
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Welcome to the SB (Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 66/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Marine Transportation. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SB, but look at what you are paying: 24.1x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SB, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Marine Transportation and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $8.12 (52-wk range $4.53 - $9.31), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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