A new value analysis of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc (NASDAQ:EGLE), a company listed on the NASDAQ Exchange in New York, has been added to our research pages here
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. is a US-based shipowner-operator engaged in the transportation of drybulk commodities. EGLE has headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, with offices in Singapore and Copenhagen. EGLE focusses on the mid-size drybulk vessel segment and owns one of the largest fleets of Supramax/Ultramax ships in the world.
Why would a value investor consider an investment in Eagle Bulk Shipping?
Shipping tends to be a cyclical industry so income and profits for the businesses in this sector can also by cyclical. Investors should, therefore, expect share prices to be volatile in line with the dynamics of the industry. Investors should focus stock purchases when stock prices have declined, normally in anticipation of poor economic circumstances.
You can see the price action of the stock in the chart below. The chart indicates that this is one of the times when prices for shipping stocks is down and suggests a good time to invest for longer-term investors.
A value investor will still want to know whether the valuation metrics for this particular company look good before making a purchase and this is covered in the report, which can be found in the shop here. The report will also show whether EGLE is conservatively financed, which improves the chances of making it through difficult economic periods.
To find out if a value investor should consider an investment in Eagle Bulk Shipping common stock click here to download the new analysis.
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