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Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) (SB) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$8.01 -1.35% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $7.98

Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) (SB) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 66/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 66/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $927.7M

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As of 2026-11-02, Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) (NYSE: SB) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $8.01 (-1.35% 1D, market cap $927.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, SB ranks #228 in composite RQD confidence.

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🤖 Ellis Vennor • AI Peer & Flow Quant (Click for Instant Brief) How does SB compare to ASC and HSHP in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), SB carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 24.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 4.6%. By comparison, ASC (Ardmore Shipping Corporation) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 21.2x, ROIC 6.5%, cap $869.1M) and HSHP (Himalaya Shipping Ltd.) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 44.4x, ROIC 6.8%, cap $785.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CCEC leads on earnings multiple (7.0x) while HSHP leads on capital efficiency (6.8% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SB?

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Per SB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001434754), Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) generated $0 in revenue, $38.6M in net income, and $102.3M in free cash flow against $1.40B in total assets and $503.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $7.98 (-0.43%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 2.6% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 66/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.0% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk B-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.6% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.6%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (66/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY SB SCORES 66/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+15/20 pts (23% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 73% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 47.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B+$8.64-9.6% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B$7.81+4.1% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B-$8.13-1.5% Next Q

Current

Grade C+$8.01+1.4% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: B+ (74) → C+ (66)Full Audit →

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Even with a 66/100 (C+) score, SB faces multiple-compression risk if 24.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($8.46) or 200D SMA ($7.08) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($8.30) toward Bear Floor ($6.47).

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Shares at $8.01: 1248.4 sh

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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $6.47

$8,077

$-1,923 (-19.2%)

12M Consensus BaseTarget $8.30

$10,362

+$362 (+3.6%)

12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $9.79

$12,222

+$2,222 (+22.2%)

Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (28 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100

● Strong Buy / Buy: 17● Hold: 9● Sell: 2

Wall Street Firm	Stance	12M Target	1Y Accuracy	Track Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity Desk	HOLD	$9	74%	A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage Lead	BUY	$9	69%	B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap Research	HOLD	$7	58%	C

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SB // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +19.37%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-02O $8.06H $8.12L $8.01C $8.01VOL 802.7K

RES: $10.29SUP: $7.70SMA50: $8.46SMA200: $7.08

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

17.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #228 of 1011 ⚔️ ASC vs SB Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (SB vs. ASC, HSHP, GNK, CCEC)

Industry: Marine Transportation (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) (SB) ranks #228 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #519 by equity capitalization ($927.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CCEC leads on earnings valuation at 7.0x trailing P/E, while HSHP leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 6.8% ROIC and 78.8% gross margin. ASC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 74/100 (B) compared with SB at 66/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
SB ACTIVE Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value)	C+	66/100	24.1x	—	4.6%	-1.35%	$927.7M	Benchmark Subject
ASC Ardmore Shipping Corporation	B	74/100	21.2x	—	6.5%	-1.55%	$869.1M	/asc-vs-sb →
HSHP Himalaya Shipping Ltd.	D+	57/100	44.4x	78.8%	6.8%	-3.33%	$785.4M	/hshp-vs-sb →
GNK Genco Shipping & Trading Limited New (Marshall Islands)	D+	55/100	—	—	0.6%	-1.76%	$1.16B	/gnk-vs-sb →
CCEC Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. Common Share	D	44/100	7.0x	—	4.9%	+9.99%	$1.19B	/ccec-vs-sb →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001434754

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) (SB) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $38.6M, operating cash flow of $102.3M, and free cash flow of $102.3M (-21.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, SB closed FY2025 with $1.40B in total assets against $503.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$0	$38.6M	$102.3M	$102.3M	$1.40B	$503.7M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$0	$97.4M	$130.5M	$130.5M	$1.40B	$484.8M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$0	$77.4M	$122.2M	$122.2M	—	—

3. SB Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is SB stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does SB compare to ASC and HSHP in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SB?

Where is SB trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SB last traded at $8.01 (-1.35% on volume of 644,949 shares), positioning the stock -5.32% below its 50-day simple moving average ($8.46) and +13.14% above its 200-day simple moving average ($7.08). Across its 52-week range of $4.53 to $9.31, SB sits at the 72.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.6% ($7.48 to $8.54).

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What is SB's 12-month stock price target?

Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) (SB) carries a 12-month consensus base price target of $8.3 (+3.6% from $8.01), with a bull-case target of $9.79 and a bear-case floor of $6.47.

Is SB stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now?

Roarable's 5-Pillar RQD Quant Engine rates SB C+ (Hold — HOLD) with an RQD Confidence score of 66/100.

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SB — Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:31:46Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, SB scores 66 out of 100 (letter grade C+, verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout"). The five pillars are:

Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): The rating cites ROIC of 4.6% and an FCF yield of 11.03%. Cash generation is a relative strength, but the modest ROIC signals limited efficiency in converting capital into returns.
Whale / 13F Flow (10/20): The lowest-scoring pillar. The source data contains no institutional holder detail, so this score reflects weak or unverifiable institutional conviction rather than confirmed accumulation.
Insider Conviction (15/20): Per the RQD rating, the score reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The underlying trade records are not itemized in the source data.
Macro Regime Fit (15/20): Beta of 1.0 places SB at market-average sensitivity. The score indicates neutral positioning relative to sector conditions.
Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Per the RQD rating, Altman Z is 2.5, Piotroski F is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.61. These point to a moderate, not distressed, balance sheet.

Investor implications (analytical, not personalized advice): The upside case rests on the high FCF yield relative to the market-implied valuation and the stock's position near the upper part of its 52-week range. The valuation tradeoff is visible in P/E (TTM) of 24.1 and EV/EBITDA of 18.4, which are elevated relative to the low ROIC of 4.6%. Because the whale-flow pillar is weakest, the rating's "Watch for Breakout" label depends on confirmation that the data does not currently provide.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
8.12	$927.7M	24.1	22.4	18.4	0.34	0%	1.0	$4.53 - $9.31	4.6%

Business

Safe Bulkers Inc is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and Marine Transportation industry, per the company profile. Not available in source data for: specific products or services sold, customer base, and revenue model. The profile identifies only sector, industry, exchange, and market capitalization of $0.9B.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$0.0M	$70.0M	$38.6M	N/A	$102.3M	$141.6M	$503.7M
FY 2024	$0.0M	$128.4M	$97.4M	N/A	$130.5M	$81.1M	$484.8M
FY 2023	$0.0M	$104.1M	$77.4M	N/A	$122.2M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, reported revenue is listed as $0.0M in each period, so margin analysis from revenue is not available in source data. Net income declined from $97.4M in FY 2024 to $38.6M in FY 2025, and operating income declined from $128.4M to $70.0M. Market data lists gross, operating, and net margins as 0%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 4.6%, Altman Z-Score is 2.5, and Piotroski F-Score is 6/9. Cash rose to $141.6M in FY 2025 while debt was $503.7M, and the rating's Debt/Equity is 0.61.

Open Questions

What are SB's revenue and specific business lines, given that reported revenue is $0.0M across all periods?
Why do operating and net income fall year over year in FY 2025, and what drives the decline?
What is the composition of the $503.7M debt, and what are its maturities and interest costs?
Which institutional holders and insiders are accumulating or selling, given that the whale-flow pillar scores only 10/20?
What catalysts, if any, would support the "Watch for Breakout" thesis, given that no recent news is available?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is SB (C+ • RQD 66/100) a Buy at $8.12?

Welcome to the SB (Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 66/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Marine Transportation. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RE RedlineAuditor Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $6.41 (-21.1%)

Spot @ $8.12

Pump the brakes on SB — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SB, but look at what you are paying: 24.1x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Safe Bulkers Inc ($0.001 par value) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MI MidwestValue Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $9.66 (+19.0%)

Spot @ $8.12

SB cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SB, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Marine Transportation and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $8.12 (52-wk range $4.53 - $9.31), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.