McKesson Corporation vs Star Bulk Carriers Corp — how do they compare? McKesson Corporation trades at $899.7 (market cap $105.14B), while Star Bulk Carriers Corp trades at $28 (market cap $3.09B). The key difference: McKesson Corporation is far larger — about 34× 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.
| MCK | SBLK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $105.14B | $3.09B |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $995.69 | $29.15 |
52-Week Low | $659.01 | $16.79 |
Enterprise Value | $111.67B | $3.77B |
Dividend Yield | 0.42% | 6.79% |
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McKesson is a leading wholesaler of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospitals networks, and healthcare providers. Along with AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health, the three account for well over 90% of the U.S. pharmaceutical wholesale industry. McKesson is currently divesting from its pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution in Europe and Canada in order to redeploy capital to strategic growth areas in the U.S. (oncology network and ecosystem, and biopharma services). Additionally, the company supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities and provides a variety of technology solutions for pharmacies.
Read more on MCK →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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