Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd vs Star Bulk Carriers Corp — how do they compare? Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd trades at $19.47 (market cap $8.95B), while Star Bulk Carriers Corp trades at $26.63 (market cap $2.91B). The key difference: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd is far larger — about 3.1× Star Bulk Carriers Corp's market cap, and Star Bulk Carriers Corp pays a 3.95% dividend while Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NCLH | SBLK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $8.95B | $2.91B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Industrials |
52-Week High | $26.94 | $28.21 |
52-Week Low | $14.79 | $16.79 |
Enterprise Value | $23.92B | $3.61B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.95% |
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Norwegian Cruise Line is the world's third-largest cruise company by berths (at more than 62,000), operating 29 ships across three brands (Norwegian, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas), offering both freestyle and luxury cruising. The company has redeployed its entire fleet as of May 2022. With eight passenger vessels on order among its brands through 2027 (representing 20,000 incremental berths), Norwegian is increasing capacity faster than its peers, expanding its brand globally. Norwegian sailed to around 500 global destinations before the pandemic.
Read more on NCLH →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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