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Castor Maritime Inc (CTRM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/10/2025: CTRM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
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 10/10/2025 |
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. It is a global shipping company that specializes in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels.
Core Business Areas
- Dry Bulk Shipping: Ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, transporting commodities like iron ore, coal, and grains.
Leadership and Structure
Petros Panagiotidis serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The company has a board of directors that oversees its operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Dry Bulk Shipping Services: Provides transportation services for dry bulk commodities via its fleet of vessels. Market share is relatively small compared to major shipping liners; revenues are highly susceptible to prevailing freight rates. Competitors include Star Bulk Carriers Corp, Golden Ocean Group Ltd, and Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The dry bulk shipping industry is highly cyclical, influenced by global trade, economic growth, and vessel supply. Current trends include increasing environmental regulations and technological advancements.
Positioning
Castor Maritime is a smaller player in the dry bulk shipping market, focusing on expanding its fleet. Its competitive advantage, if any, is its aggressive acquisition strategy during market downturns.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global dry bulk shipping market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of USD. CTRM's TAM is constrained by its relatively small fleet size, implying potential growth with fleet expansion.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Relatively young fleet
- Experienced Management
- Fleet Expansion
Weaknesses
- High Debt Levels
- Small Fleet Size Relative to Competitors
- Susceptibility to Market Fluctuations
Opportunities
- Increase in Global Trade
- Strategic Acquisitions
- Technological Advancements
Threats
- Economic Downturns
- Oversupply of Vessels
- Increased Environmental Regulations
- Geopolitical Risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SBLK
- GOGL
- SHIP
Competitive Landscape
Castor Maritime operates in a competitive landscape dominated by larger, more established players. Its aggressive fleet expansion strategy aims to increase its competitiveness.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been primarily driven by fleet expansion through vessel acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the company's ability to secure profitable charters and manage its debt effectively. Analyst estimates vary widely due to the industry's volatility.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on expanding and modernizing its fleet.
Summary
Castor Maritime is a small dry bulk shipping company pursuing growth through fleet expansion. Its high debt levels and dependence on volatile freight rates pose significant risks. While fleet expansion offers potential upside, the company must effectively manage its finances and navigate industry cycles. They need to manage geopolitical risks. Their continued success will depend on strategic vessel selection and efficient operations.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Market Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
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.
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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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