Overall Rating


(2.9/5) Neutral

Genco-Shipping (GNK)

Price*: $7.32 | Dividend: $3.40 | Dividend Yield: 46.45%

Recommendation Info
We downgraded this stock from the "Recommended" list on 8/7/08, at a price of 52.67.
Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown
1. Relative Strength   What's This?

Stock is slightly underperforming.
2. Overall Yield Attractiveness   What's This?

Stock's dividend yield is above average.
3. Dividend Reliability   What's This?

This rating is directly related to the length and consistency of a company's dividend payouts.
4. Dividend Uptrend   What's This?

Dividend payouts are consistent, but increases small.
5. Earnings Growth   What's This?

Earnings estimates have been cut slightly.
Price and Dividend Info Price and Dividend Info
Genco-Shipping (GNK)
Previous Day's Closing Price*
$7.32
Annual Stock Dividend
$3.40
Current Dividend Yield
46.45%

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Company Profile Company Profile

Genco-Shipping- (GNK)- transports iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes along worldwide shipping routes. Genco Shipping & Trading Limited currently owns a fleet of 28 drybulk vessels consisting of five Capesize, six Panamax, three Supramax, six Handymax and eight Handysize vessels, with a carrying capacity of approximately 2,020,000 dwt. After the delivery of the four remaining Capesize vessels from companies within the Metrostar Management Corporation group, Genco Shipping & Trading Limited will own a fleet of 32 drybulk vessels, consisting of nine Capesize, six Panamax, three Supramax, six Handymax and eight Handysize vessels, with a carrying capacity of approximately 2,700,000 dwt. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in New York, New York. Shipping stocks tend to be volatile and their dividend yields may fluctuate.

Dividend Stock Recommendation - Neutral Recommendation

Based on our rating criteria, this stock has achieved a "Neutral" rating. Stocks with a neutral rating are considered mediocre investments in terms of expected price growth and dividend payments.

Stock Notes Stock Notes

This mid cap stock does not make an attractive dividend stock investment at this time.

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