Based on the aggregated intelligence of 145,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, drybulk shipper Eagle Bulk Shipping (NASDAQ:EGLE) has earned a coveted five-star ranking.

With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Eagle Bulk's business and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Eagle Bulk facts

Headquarters (Founded)

New York City (2005)

Market Cap

$346.9 million

Industry

Marine

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$210.5 million

Management

Founder/CEO Sophocles Zoullas
CFO Alan Ginsberg

Return on Equity (Average, Past 3 Years)

9.9%

Cash/Debt

$82.5 million / $878.1 million

Competitors

DryShips (NASDAQ:DRYS)
Excel Maritime Carriers (NYSE:EXM)
Navios Maritime (NYSE:NM)

CAPS Members Bullish on EGLE Also Bullish on

Diana Shipping (NYSE:DSX)

CAPS Members Bearish on EGLE Also Bearish on

Genco Shipping & Trading (NYSE:GNK)
Citigroup (NYSE:C)

Sources: Capital IQ (a division of Standard & Poor's) and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 96% of the 902 members who have rated Eagle Bulk believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward. These bulls include All-Star holyemo, who is ranked in the top 10% of our community, and BornToBeBullish.

Late last month, holyemo tapped Eagle Bulk as an income opportunity of the future: "just a simple bet on the dividend coming back -- PLUS. have continued to grow fleet; key to long-term profits and dividend growth."

In an earlier pitch, BornToBeBullish expands on Eagle Bulk as a solid bet to soar:

[Eagle Bulk's] long-term debt is higher than I would like to see, but somewhat normal for a shipping company. The pace of global growth is questionable as well. [Eagle Bulk's] Financial strength is strong, looking at ability to pay current liabilities and debt/equity ratios are in line with industry. Profitability Margins are compelling as well. [Eagle Bulk's] book value is just under $10.00. … As the global economy approves and bulk rate shipping prices increase, [Eagle Bulk] is positioned to compete aggressively.

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