Rockwell Automation vs Star Bulk Carriers Corp — how do they compare? Rockwell Automation trades at $466.2 (market cap $51.04B), while Star Bulk Carriers Corp trades at $26.59 (market cap $2.91B). The key difference: Rockwell Automation is far larger — about 17.5× Star Bulk Carriers Corp's market cap, and Star Bulk Carriers Corp pays the higher dividend (3.95%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ROK | SBLK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $51.04B | $2.91B |
Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
52-Week High | $495.08 | $28.21 |
52-Week Low | $328.67 | $16.79 |
Enterprise Value | $54.67B | $3.61B |
Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 3.95% |
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Rockwell Automation is a pure-play automation competitor that is the successor entity to Rockwell International, which spun off its former Rockwell Collins avionics segment in 2001. As of fiscal 2021, the firm operates through three segments--intelligent devices, software and control, and lifecycle services. Intelligent devices contains its drives, sensors, and industrial components, software and control contains its information and network and security software, while lifecycle services contains its consulting and maintenance services as well as its Sensia JV with Schlumberger.
Read more on ROK →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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