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Castor Maritime Inc(CTRM)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$1.27
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CTRM

11/10/2026: CTRM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Castor Maritime Inc is a shipping company operating a fleet of dry bulk and container vessels. The company's strengths include a diversified asset portfolio and a flexible management approach that allows it to adjust to shifting freight markets. Its main opportunity lies in fleet modernization, though this requires ongoing capital allocation. Primary risks include extreme volatility in global freight rates, potential share dilution, and the high costs of meeting strict environmental regulations. The stock may suit momentum-oriented investors who monitor global trade cycles, but it lacks the stability or dividend yield typical of conservative income-focused portfolios.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company's growth is heavily tied to cyclical shipping rates rather than structural innovation.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often sees high volatility and price swings that can be attractive during shipping market upturns.
Value investorMixed fitWhile assets may trade at a discount to book value, the volatile nature of earnings makes valuation difficult.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not provide a consistent dividend income stream.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe shipping sector's inherent volatility and the company's financial history present high risks for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to sharp price movements driven by changing sentiment on global trade.
Valuation riskMedium / highCalculating true value is complicated by the cyclicality of shipping assets.
Competition risk (Commodity shipping)HighIntense competition from larger carriers limits pricing power.
Business qualityMediumThe business model relies on capital-intensive asset management rather than a sustainable competitive moat.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no current track record of dividend payments for income-seeking investors.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessful performance depends on the timing of vessel acquisitions and sales in a volatile market.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -36.91%
Avg. Invested days 33
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CTRM receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CTRM has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+31.8%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 11.2%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.12%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CTRM's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (11.2% of revenue). Operating efficiency is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is CTRM's strongest growth driver at +130.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+23.5%, solid) and earnings growth (+31.8%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 4.4% (soft) and 99.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.12%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Towerview LLC 2.48%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 0.67%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.27%
Goss Wealth Management LLC 0.23%
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 0.22%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CTRM generates approximately $265 of gross profit, $-1 of operating income, and $112 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with soft cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 3.86%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CTRM has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 12.80M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 0.74
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 0.74
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 44.8K shares
Beta 1.36
52 Weeks Range 1.25 - 2.66
Updated Date 11/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.25 - 2.66
Updated Date 11/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.79

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Dry Bulk ShippingChartering out Kamsarmax, Panamax, and Supramax vessels for dry commodities.Revenue is earned by charging clients for transporting raw materials like grain or coal.
Container ShippingLeasing out feeder container vessels for global cargo routes.Income comes from moving finished consumer goods across international oceans.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 0.74
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 28.48M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.14
Enterprise Value 28.48M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.14
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.32
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.18
Shares Outstanding 9.66M
Shares Floating 9.65M
Shares Outstanding 9.66M
Shares Floating 9.65M
Percent Insiders 0.12
Percent Institutions 4.37

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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