Star Intermediate I, Inc. Financials
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) reported $2.4B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2025, up 2.0% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 7 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Dun & Bradstreet’s dominant mechanic is cash generation from a debt-heavy platform while cost control offsets a steadily thinner gross margin.
Gross margin declined from68.5% in FY2020 to62.2% in FY2024, yet the company’s economics did not deteriorate uniformly. Operating margin rose from3.2% to8.2% over the same span, indicating that operating-cost control—not improved gross economics—drove the margin expansion.
FY2024 paired a net loss of
Short-term liquidity has stayed constrained: the current ratio was below 1.0 from FY2021 through FY2024, while debt-to-equity reached 1.1x in FY2024. This structure makes recurring operating cash an important financing resource, because current assets do not fully match current liabilities and leverage has edged higher.
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2024. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Star Intermediate I, Inc. has an operating margin of 8.2%, meaning the company retains $8 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 70/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 6.1% the prior year.
Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s revenue grew a modest 2.9% year-over-year to $2.4B. This slow but positive growth earns a score of 44/100.
Star Intermediate I, Inc. has elevated debt relative to equity (D/E of 1.06), meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This high leverage results in a low score of 13/100, reflecting increased financial risk.
Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s current ratio of 0.65 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 8/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
Star Intermediate I, Inc. posts a -0.9% return on equity (ROE), meaning it loses $1 for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This results in a returns score of 54/100. This is up from -1.4% the prior year.
Star Intermediate I, Inc. scores 0.61, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($4.1B) relative to total liabilities ($5.4B). This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Star Intermediate I, Inc. passes 5 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
Star Intermediate I, Inc. reported a net loss of $28.6M while generating $436.9M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal.
Star Intermediate I, Inc. earns $0.74 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($194.8M vs $263.7M). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Star Intermediate I, Inc. generated $2.4B in revenue in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 2.9% from the prior year.
Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s EBITDA was $772.4M in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 6.2% from the prior year.
Star Intermediate I, Inc. reported -$28.6M in net income in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 39.1% from the prior year.
Star Intermediate I, Inc. earned -$0.07 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 36.4% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Star Intermediate I, Inc. held $205.9M in cash against $3.5B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2024.
Star Intermediate I, Inc. paid $0.20 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2024. That is unchanged from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2024.
Margins & Returns
Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s gross margin was 62.2% in fiscal year 2024, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 0.5 percentage points from the prior year.
Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s operating margin was 8.2% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 2.1 percentage points from the prior year.
Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s net profit margin was -1.2% in fiscal year 2024, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 0.8 percentage points from the prior year.
Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s ROE was -0.9% in fiscal year 2024, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 0.5 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Star Intermediate I, Inc. spent $9.3M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2024, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.
Not reported for fiscal year 2024.
Not reported for fiscal year 2024.
DNB Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $585.2M+0.9% | $579.8M-8.2% | $631.9M+3.7% | $609.1M+5.7% | $576.2M+2.1% | $564.5M-10.5% | $630.4M+7.1% | $588.5M |
| Cost of Revenue | $242.4M+6.4% | $227.8M-3.5% | $236.0M+7.5% | $219.5M-0.3% | $220.1M-1.8% | $224.1M-2.6% | $230.0M+8.6% | $211.8M |
| Gross Profit | $342.8M-2.6% | $352.0M-11.1% | $395.9M+1.6% | $389.6M+9.4% | $356.1M+4.6% | $340.4M-15.0% | $400.4M+6.3% | $376.7M |
| SG&A Expenses | $181.5M+7.3% | $169.1M+1.2% | $167.1M-4.4% | $174.8M+0.2% | $174.4M-1.1% | $176.4M-4.2% | $184.1M+4.4% | $176.3M |
| Operating Income | $12.8M-63.7% | $35.3M-55.3% | $78.9M+26.8% | $62.2M+67.7% | $37.1M+123.5% | $16.6M-74.0% | $63.8M+22.5% | $52.1M |
| Interest Expense | $50.3M-4.9% | $52.9M-9.0% | $58.1M-5.2% | $61.3M+3.9% | $59.0M-30.8% | $85.3M+59.4% | $53.5M-6.1% | $57.0M |
| Income Tax | -$1.2M-400.0% | $400K-97.4% | $15.2M+944.4% | -$1.8M+37.9% | -$2.9M+93.4% | -$44.2M-801.6% | $6.3M+156.3% | -$11.2M |
| Net Income | -$33.7M-113.3% | -$15.8M-302.6% | $7.8M+143.8% | $3.2M+119.5% | -$16.4M+29.3% | -$23.2M-1464.7% | $1.7M-61.4% | $4.4M |
| EPS (Diluted) | -$0.08-100.0% | -$0.04 | $0.01 | $0.01+125.0% | -$0.04+20.0% | -$0.05 | $0.00-100.0% | $0.01 |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
DNB Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8.7B-0.1% | $8.7B-0.1% | $8.8B-2.8% | $9.0B+0.5% | $9.0B-0.2% | $9.0B-1.7% | $9.1B0.0% | $9.1B |
| Current Assets | $668.8M+2.8% | $650.4M0.0% | $650.4M-8.4% | $710.2M+7.0% | $663.9M+9.0% | $609.3M-7.2% | $656.3M-4.3% | $685.6M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $278.7M+15.5% | $241.3M+17.2% | $205.9M-28.7% | $288.7M+9.7% | $263.2M+21.9% | $216.0M+14.8% | $188.1M-18.3% | $230.1M |
| Accounts Receivable | $189.2M-7.1% | $203.6M-15.0% | $239.6M-1.2% | $242.4M+22.9% | $197.3M+16.1% | $170.0M-34.1% | $258.0M+16.5% | $221.4M |
| Goodwill | $3.5B+1.0% | $3.4B+1.0% | $3.4B-1.1% | $3.4B+0.6% | $3.4B+0.1% | $3.4B-0.6% | $3.4B+0.9% | $3.4B |
| Total Liabilities | $5.4B-0.4% | $5.4B-0.1% | $5.4B-3.8% | $5.7B+0.8% | $5.6B+0.1% | $5.6B-1.7% | $5.7B-0.1% | $5.7B |
| Current Liabilities | $1.1B+4.1% | $1.0B+4.0% | $1.0B-0.4% | $1.0B+8.1% | $935.1M-5.3% | $987.4M-5.3% | $1.0B+11.2% | $937.1M |
| Long-Term Debt | $3.5B-0.6% | $3.5B0.0% | $3.5B-3.6% | $3.6B+0.2% | $3.6B+3.2% | $3.5B-0.2% | $3.5B-2.6% | $3.6B |
| Total Equity | $3.3B+0.4% | $3.3B-0.2% | $3.3B-1.0% | $3.3B+0.1% | $3.3B-0.8% | $3.4B-1.9% | $3.4B+0.2% | $3.4B |
| Retained Earnings | -$889.2M-3.9% | -$855.5M-1.9% | -$839.7M+0.9% | -$847.5M+0.4% | -$850.7M-2.0% | -$834.3M-2.9% | -$811.1M+0.2% | -$812.8M |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Inventory.
DNB Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $76.3M-44.3% | $136.9M-8.7% | $150.0M+64.3% | $91.3M+148.8% | $36.7M-76.9% | $158.9M-5.7% | $168.5M+143.8% | $69.1M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1.1M |
| Free Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $68.0M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$25.4M+53.9% | -$55.1M+6.8% | -$59.1M-22.4% | -$48.3M+15.6% | -$57.2M-4.2% | -$54.9M+23.2% | -$71.5M-82.9% | -$39.1M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$28.1M+37.0% | -$44.6M+71.5% | -$156.7M-534.4% | -$24.7M-135.7% | $69.2M+191.4% | -$75.7M+47.1% | -$143.1M-178.9% | -$51.3M |
| Dividends Paid | $0-100.0% | $21.6M-0.5% | $21.7M-0.9% | $21.9M0.0% | $21.9M-0.5% | $22.0M+2.3% | $21.5M-0.5% | $21.6M |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | $0 | $0 |
DNB Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples.
| Metric | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 58.6%-2.1pp | 60.7%-1.9pp | 62.6%-1.3pp | 64.0%+2.2pp | 61.8%+1.5pp | 60.3%-3.2pp | 63.5%-0.5pp | 64.0% |
| Operating Margin | 2.2%-3.9pp | 6.1%-6.4pp | 12.5%+2.3pp | 10.2%+3.8pp | 6.4%+3.5pp | 2.9%-7.2pp | 10.1%+1.3pp | 8.8% |
| Net Margin | -5.8%-3.0pp | -2.7%-4.0pp | 1.2%+0.7pp | 0.5%+3.4pp | -2.9%+1.3pp | -4.1%-4.4pp | 0.3%-0.5pp | 0.8% |
| Return on Equity | -1.0%-0.5pp | -0.5%-0.7pp | 0.2%+0.1pp | 0.1%+0.6pp | -0.5%+0.2pp | -0.7%-0.7pp | 0.1%-0.1pp | 0.1% |
| Return on Assets | -0.4%-0.2pp | -0.2%-0.3pp | 0.1%+0.1pp | 0.0%+0.2pp | -0.2%+0.1pp | -0.3%-0.3pp | 0.0%0.0pp | 0.1% |
| Current Ratio | 0.610.0x | 0.620.0x | 0.65-0.1x | 0.700.0x | 0.71+0.1x | 0.620.0x | 0.63-0.1x | 0.73 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.050.0x | 1.060.0x | 1.060.0x | 1.090.0x | 1.090.0x | 1.050.0x | 1.030.0x | 1.06 |
| FCF Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.6% |
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.65), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s annual revenue?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) reported $2.4B in total revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a 2.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s revenue growing?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) revenue grew by 2.9% year-over-year, from $2.3B to $2.4B in fiscal year 2024.
Is Star Intermediate I, Inc. profitable?
No, Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) reported a net income of -$28.6M in fiscal year 2024, with a net profit margin of -1.2%.
What is Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s EBITDA?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) had EBITDA of $772.4M in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Star Intermediate I, Inc. have?
As of fiscal year 2024, Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) had $205.9M in cash and equivalents against $3.5B in long-term debt.
What is Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s gross margin?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) had a gross margin of 62.2% in fiscal year 2024, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s operating margin?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) had an operating margin of 8.2% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s net profit margin?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) had a net profit margin of -1.2% in fiscal year 2024, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Star Intermediate I, Inc. pay dividends?
Yes, Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) paid $0.20 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2024.
What is Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE)?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) has a return on equity of -0.9% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) generated $436.9M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2024, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s total assets?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) had $8.8B in total assets as of fiscal year 2024, including both current and long-term assets.
What is Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s current ratio?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) had a current ratio of 0.65 as of fiscal year 2024, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06 as of fiscal year 2024, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA)?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) had a return on assets of -0.3% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) has an Altman Z-Score of 0.61, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Star Intermediate I, Inc.'s earnings high quality?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) reported a net loss of $28.6M while generating $436.9M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Star Intermediate I, Inc. cover its interest payments?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) has an interest coverage ratio of 0.74x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Star Intermediate I, Inc.?
Star Intermediate I, Inc. (DNB) scores 47 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.