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Castor Maritime Inc (CTRM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: CTRM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 2.7% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 20.77M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 5.66 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 5.66 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.77 | 52 Weeks Range 1.98 - 5.49 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.98 - 5.49 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.38 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-06-30 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 22.07% | Operating Margin (TTM) -38.61% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.13% | Return on Equity (TTM) 2.69% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 5.66 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 52786356 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.31 |
Enterprise Value 52786356 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.31 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.8 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.53 | Shares Outstanding 9662350 | Shares Floating 9651146 |
Shares Outstanding 9662350 | Shares Floating 9651146 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 4.2 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Castor Maritime Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Castor Maritime Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. It is a global shipping company that specializes in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels. The company has grown through acquisitions to expand its fleet.
Core Business Areas
- Dry Bulk Shipping: Castor Maritime operates in the dry bulk shipping market, transporting commodities such as iron ore, coal, grain, and other bulk cargoes worldwide.
Leadership and Structure
The CEO of Castor Maritime is Petros Panagiotidis. The company operates with a structured management team overseeing vessel operations, chartering, and financial matters.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Shipping Services: Castor Maritime provides shipping services for dry bulk commodities. Market share information is dynamic and company-specific data is not readily available without proprietary sources. Competitors include major dry bulk shipping companies like Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) and Golden Ocean Group (GOGL).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The dry bulk shipping industry is cyclical and heavily influenced by global trade, economic growth, and supply/demand dynamics. Factors such as port congestion, geopolitical events, and environmental regulations significantly impact the market.
Positioning
Castor Maritime is a smaller player in the dry bulk market. Its competitive advantage relies on efficient fleet management and strategic chartering. They are exposed to spot rate fluctuations.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global dry bulk shipping market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of USD. Castor Maritime holds a small percentage. Data is unavailable without third-party source data.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Fleet expansion through acquisitions
- Experienced management team
- Operational efficiency
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Reliance on spot market rates
- Smaller scale compared to major players
Opportunities
- Increased global trade volumes
- Modernization of fleet
- Strategic partnerships
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in freight rates
- Geopolitical instability
- Increased environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SBLK
- GOGL
- DSX
Competitive Landscape
Castor Maritime operates in a highly competitive market. Its smaller scale poses a challenge against larger, more established players like Star Bulk and Golden Ocean.
Major Acquisitions
Pyxis Maritime Corp.
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 4.5
- Strategic Rationale: Fleet expansion and diversification.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Castor Maritime has grown rapidly through vessel acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on market conditions and strategic fleet management. Analyst estimates unavailable.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on expanding fleet and optimizing vessel utilization.
Summary
Castor Maritime has grown quickly by acquiring vessels but is exposed to freight rate volatility. The company's smaller size is a disadvantage against its larger competitors. Future growth depends on favorable market conditions and debt management. Careful monitoring of market conditions is key to the company's future.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions are subject to change. Do your own due diligence.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Castor Maritime Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2019-02-11 | Founder, Chairman, CEO, CFO, President & Treasurer Mr. Petros Panagiotidis | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Marine Shipping | Full time employees 155 | Website https://www.castormaritime.com |
Full time employees 155 | Website https://www.castormaritime.com | ||
Castor Maritime Inc. operates as a shipping and energy company worldwide. It operates through Dry Bulk, Containership, and Asset Management segments. The company offers seaborne transportation services for dry bulk and containership cargoes; and transportation of commodities, such as iron ore, coal, soybeans, etc. It also provides technical and commercial ship management and energy infrastructure project services. As of December 31, 2024, the company owned and operated a fleet of 13 vessels primarily consisting of four Kamsarmax, five Panamax, and one Ultramax dry bulk vessels, as well as two 2,700 TEU and one 1,850 TEU containerships. Castor Maritime Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Limassol, Cyprus.
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