General Motors Company vs Star Bulk Carriers Corp — how do they compare? General Motors Company trades at $89.41 (market cap $78.40B), while Star Bulk Carriers Corp trades at $27.66 (market cap $3.09B). The key difference: General Motors Company is far larger — about 25.4× Star Bulk Carriers Corp's market cap, and Star Bulk Carriers Corp pays the higher dividend (6.79%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| GM | SBLK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $78.40B | $3.09B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Industrials |
52-Week High | $90.30 | $29.15 |
52-Week Low | $54.16 | $16.79 |
Enterprise Value | $181.38B | $3.77B |
Dividend Yield | 0.81% | 6.79% |
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General Motors Co. emerged from the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp. (old GM) in July 2009. GM has eight brands and operates under four segments: GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial. The United States now has four brands instead of eight under old GM. The company lost its U.S. market share leader crown in 2021 with share down 280 basis points to 14.6%, but we expect GM to reclaim the top spot in 2022 as 2021 suffered from the chip shortage. GM Financial became the company's captive finance arm in October 2010 via the purchase of AmeriCredit.
Read more on GM →Star Bulk Carriers Corp. is a global shipping company specializing in the seaborne transportation of dry bulk commodities. The company owns and operates a large fleet of bulk carriers, primarily transporting major commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain. SBLK focuses on the Capesize, Post Panamax, and Kamsarmax vessel segments, providing critical logistical services to commodity producers and consumers worldwide.
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