STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SGU • US85512C1053

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12.26 USD
-0.34 (-2.7%)
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This SGU fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. SGU Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SGU had positive earnings in the past year.
  • SGU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • SGU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SGU had a positive operating cash flow.
SGU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSGU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • SGU's Return On Assets of 5.76% is amongst the best of the industry. SGU outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.85%, SGU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.28%, SGU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SGU is above the industry average of 6.13%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (12.28%) for SGU is above the 3 year average (10.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.76%
ROE 18.85%
ROIC 12.28%
ROA(3y)4.46%
ROA(5y)5.1%
ROE(3y)14.7%
ROE(5y)16.6%
ROIC(3y)10.55%
ROIC(5y)10.98%
SGU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSGU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • SGU's Profit Margin of 3.31% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SGU is outperformed by 86.67% of its industry peers.
  • SGU's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.36%, SGU is doing worse than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SGU has declined.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 32.15%, SGU is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • SGU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.36%
PM (TTM) 3.31%
GM 32.15%
OM growth 3Y13.5%
OM growth 5Y-2.8%
PM growth 3Y30.27%
PM growth 5Y1.07%
GM growth 3Y9.34%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
SGU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSGU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. SGU Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SGU is still creating some value.
  • SGU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SGU has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for SGU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SGU Yearly Shares OutstandingSGU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
SGU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSGU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SGU is 3.93, which is a good value as it means it would take SGU, 3.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • SGU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.93. This is amongst the best in the industry. SGU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • SGU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating SGU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SGU has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 3.93
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC8.35%
SGU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSGU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that SGU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.74, SGU is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that SGU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.58, SGU is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.58
SGU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSGU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. SGU Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 51.92% over the past year.
  • SGU shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.24% yearly.
  • The Revenue for SGU has decreased by -18.57% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • SGU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.92%
EPS 3Y28.95%
EPS 5Y11.24%
EPS Q2Q%12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.84%
Revenue growth 5Y3.99%
Sales Q2Q%10.49%

3.2 Future

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
SGU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSGU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
SGU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSGU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

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4. SGU Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.76, the valuation of SGU can be described as very cheap.
  • 93.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SGU to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.23), we can say SGU is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.76
Fwd PE N/A
SGU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSGU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SGU is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SGU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.22
EV/EBITDA 3.75
SGU Per share dataSGU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of SGU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. SGU Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • SGU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.87%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.59, SGU pays a better dividend. On top of this SGU pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, SGU pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.87%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SGU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.36%!
  • SGU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • SGU has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.36%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
SGU Yearly Dividends per shareSGU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 43.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SGU. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of SGU is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP43.35%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
SGU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSGU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
SGU Dividend Payout.SGU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SGU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SGU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

STAR GROUP LP

NYSE:SGU (3/20/2026, 8:22:35 PM)

12.26

-0.34 (-2.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners31.12%
Inst Owner Change9.17%
Ins Owners15.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap403.11M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)60.68M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.18%
Short Ratio1.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.87%
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.36%
DP43.35%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date01-26
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.76
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.22
P/FCF 6.22
P/OCF 5.02
P/B 1.25
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.75
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY12.89%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.97
FCFY16.09%
OCF(TTM)2.44
OCFY19.93%
SpS55.83
BVpS9.79
TBVpS-2.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.69
Graham Number18.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.76%
ROE 18.85%
ROCE 19.07%
ROIC 12.28%
ROICexc 12.65%
ROICexgc 33.5%
OM 6.36%
PM (TTM) 3.31%
GM 32.15%
FCFM 3.53%
ROA(3y)4.46%
ROA(5y)5.1%
ROE(3y)14.7%
ROE(5y)16.6%
ROIC(3y)10.55%
ROIC(5y)10.98%
ROICexc(3y)11.92%
ROICexc(5y)11.87%
ROICexgc(3y)54.87%
ROICexgc(5y)46.83%
ROCE(3y)14.66%
ROCE(5y)15.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y21.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.94%
OM growth 3Y13.5%
OM growth 5Y-2.8%
PM growth 3Y30.27%
PM growth 5Y1.07%
GM growth 3Y9.34%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.74
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 3.93
Debt/EBITDA 1.52
Cap/Depr 41.59%
Cap/Sales 0.84%
Interest Coverage 6.31
Cash Conversion 52.17%
Profit Quality 106.87%
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.58
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC1.47
Cap/Depr(3y)33.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)40.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.77%
Profit Quality(3y)266.62%
Profit Quality(5y)184.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.92%
EPS 3Y28.95%
EPS 5Y11.24%
EPS Q2Q%12.66%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.84%
Revenue growth 5Y3.99%
Sales Q2Q%10.49%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.91%
EBIT growth 3Y9.15%
EBIT growth 5Y1.08%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-55.88%
FCF growth 3Y54.46%
FCF growth 5Y-19.09%
OCF growth 1Y-48.52%
OCF growth 3Y27.91%
OCF growth 5Y-16.59%

STAR GROUP LP / SGU Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of STAR GROUP LP (SGU) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SGU.


What is the valuation status of STAR GROUP LP (SGU) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STAR GROUP LP (SGU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is STAR GROUP LP (SGU) stock?

STAR GROUP LP (SGU) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SGU stock?

The dividend rating of STAR GROUP LP (SGU) is 9 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.35%.