Star (STHO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Star (NASDAQ:STHO) is a technology-driven energy company focused on the development, manufacture and deployment of green hydrogen generation and fueling solutions. The company designs proprietary water electrolysis systems that convert renewable electricity and water into zero-carbon hydrogen, supporting decarbonization efforts across shipping, transportation, industrial and power generation sectors. Through its vertically integrated approach, Star delivers both modular electrolyzer stacks and full turn-key hydrogen fueling stations tailored to customer specifications.

Star’s core product portfolio includes compact on-site hydrogen generators, mid-scale electrolyzer skid units and fully automated refueling stations capable of serving fuel cell electric vehicles and industrial equipment. The company’s in-house engineering team oversees system integration, enabling rapid installation and commissioning of hydrogen solutions at ports, logistics hubs and industrial campuses. Ongoing research and development efforts aim to enhance electrolyzer efficiency, reduce capital costs and extend equipment lifespan under harsh operating conditions.

Headquartered in Singapore, Star maintains regional offices and production facilities across Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. This global footprint allows the company to manage supply chains effectively, support multinational customers and comply with diverse regulatory requirements. Strategic partnerships with renewable energy providers, engineering firms and marine operators have positioned Star to deliver large-scale green hydrogen projects in key markets such as Australia, the European Union and the United States.

Founded in 2016 by a team of energy sector veterans, Star is led by Chief Executive Officer John C. Kou, whose background spans renewable energy development and advanced materials science. Under Kou’s leadership, the firm has secured multiple research grants and collaborative agreements, advancing its electrolyzer technology from pilot scale to commercial deployment. The executive team includes seasoned professionals in finance, operations and engineering, all committed to accelerating the global transition to a hydrogen economy.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $7.73 to $7.92
• 50-Day Range: $6.08 to $8.20
• 52-Week Range: $6.06 to $14.50
• Volume: 80,341 shs
• Average Volume: 83,843 shs
• Market Capitalization: $104.43 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Star Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Star scored higher than 26% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 825th out of 939 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Star.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Star is -2.30, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Star is -2.30, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Star has a P/B Ratio of 0.30. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.17% of the float of Star has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Star has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Star has recently decreased by 62.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Star does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Star does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.17% of the float of Star has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Star has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Star has recently decreased by 62.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.00

News Sentiment

Star has a news sentiment score of 0.00. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.92 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 39 news articles for Star this week, compared to 21 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Star insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.70% of the stock of Star is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

89.31% of the stock of Star is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

STHO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have STHO shares performed this year?

Star's stock was trading at $9.73 at the start of the year. Since then, STHO shares have decreased by 19.4% and is now trading at $7.84.

How were Star's earnings last quarter?

Star Holdings (NASDAQ:STHO) issued its earnings results on Monday, May, 12th. The company reported ($0.81) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $14.62 million for the quarter. Star had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 34.56% and a negative net margin of 44.28%.

Who are Star's major shareholders?

Star's top institutional investors include Howard Financial Services LTD.. Insiders that own company stock include Cowen Inc, Marcos Alvarado and Brett Asnas.
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How do I buy shares of Star?

Shares of STHO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Star own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Star investors own include Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX) and Alphabet (GOOG).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/12/2025
• Today: 7/17/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: REAL ESTATE OPS
• Sub-Industry: Real Estate
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:STHO
• CIK: 1953366
• Web: www.starholdingsco.com
• Phone: 212-930-9400
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($3.41)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$86.75 million
• Net Margins: -44.28%
• Pretax Margin: -46.26%
• Return on Equity: -34.56%
• Return on Assets: -20.35%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.69
• Current Ratio: 6.56
• Quick Ratio: 6.56

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $77.40 million
• Price / Sales: 1.36
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $25.90 per share
• Price / Book: 0.30

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 13,320,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $105.19 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.32