Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Safe Bulkers, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Safe Bulkers, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $820M. It ranks number 20 by market capitalization among the 39 Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For SB, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 39.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 18.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.3%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | SB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $820M | 20/39 |
| P/E Ratio | 10.42x | 9/20 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.99x | 13/24 |
| EPS | $0.77 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $8.12 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | SB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.6% | 18/24 |
| ROA | 6.9% | 16/24 |
| ROIC | 9.1% | 19/26 |
Financial Health
| Metric | SB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.90x | 11/31 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.63x | 10/27 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.69x | 22/38 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.69x | 23/38 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.0x | 19/28 |
| Working Capital | $132M | 13/28 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | SB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $143M | 17/30 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -45.0% | 18/20 |
Income Statement
| Metric | SB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | $122M | 17/27 |
| Net Income | $96M | 16/24 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | SB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 102M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $201M | 14.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $142M | 10.1% of assets |
| Inventory | $19M | 1.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $572M | 40.9% of assets |
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Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Safe Bulkers, Inc. (Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight): 40 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SB Safe Bulkers, Inc. | ▲ | $820M |
| FRO Frontline Plc | ▲ | $11.69B |
| CMBT Cmb.Tech Nv | ▶ | $5.45B |
| STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc. | ▶ | $4.29B |
| TRMD Torm Plc | ▲ | $3.92B |
| DHT Dht Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $3.79B |
| ECO Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. | ▲ | $3.64B |
| ZIM Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. | ▶ | $3.56B |
| SBLK Star Bulk Carriers Corp. | ▶ | $3.20B |
| DAC Danaos Corp | ▶ | $2.89B |
| NMM Navios Maritime Partners L.P. | ▶ | $2.52B |
| LPG Dorian Lpg Ltd. | ▶ | $2.29B |
| CDLR Cadeler A/S | ▶ | $2.08B |
| SFL Sfl Corp Ltd. | ▲ | $1.89B |
| CMRE Costamare Inc. | ▶ | $1.68B |
| GSL Global Ship Lease, Inc. | ▶ | $1.48B |
| NVGS Navigator Holdings Ltd. | ▶ | $1.31B |
| TK Teekay Corp Ltd | ▶ | $1.20B |
| CCEC Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. | ▲ | $1.19B |
| GNK Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd | ▲ | $1.07B |
| ASC Ardmore Shipping Corp | ▶ | $770M |
| HSHP Himalaya Shipping Ltd. | ▲ | $758M |
| PANL Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. | ▲ | $515M |
| ESEA Euroseas Ltd. | ▶ | $467M |
| SHIP Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. | ▶ | $331M |
| GASS Stealthgas Inc. | ▶ | $319M |
| DSX Diana Shipping Inc. | ▲ | $318M |
| SMHI Seacor Marine Holdings Inc. | ▶ | $219M |
| IMPP Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands | ▶ | $216M |
| TORO Toro Corp. | ▲ | $133M |
| PXS Pyxis Tankers Inc. | ▲ | $79M |
| SVRN Svrn, Inc. | ▼ | $78M |
| GLBS Globus Maritime Ltd | ▲ | $64M |
| PSHG Performance Shipping Inc. | ▶ | $20M |
| CTRM Castor Maritime Inc. | ▲ | $16M |
| HTCO High-Trend International Group | ▶ | $10M |
| TOPS Top Ships Inc. | ▼ | $3M |
| ICON Icon Energy Corp | ▶ | $3M |
| RBNE Robin Energy Ltd. | ▼ | $1M |
| NMPGY Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. | ▲ | N/A |
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Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Safe Bulkers, Inc. (SB) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Safe Bulkers, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Safe Bulkers, Inc. stock predictions?
For SB, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 39.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 18.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Safe Bulkers, Inc. forecasts updated?
Safe Bulkers, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Safe Bulkers, Inc.'s industry peers?
40 issuers in our coverage, SB included, share the SEC industry code Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight. The largest are: Frontline Plc (FRO), Cmb.Tech Nv (CMBT), Scorpio Tankers Inc. (STNG), Torm Plc (TRMD), Dht Holdings, Inc. (DHT), Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (ECO).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.