STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SGU - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US85512C1053 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
SGU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. While SGU belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SGU has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. SGU also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make SGU suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SGU had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SGU had a positive cash flow from operations.
SGU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SGU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.54%, SGU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.85%, SGU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of SGU (11.65%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
SGU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.68%. This is above the industry average of 6.29%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.68%) for SGU is below the current ROIC(11.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.54% | ||
| ROE | 15.85% | ||
| ROIC | 11.65% |
ROA(3y)3.39%
ROA(5y)4.93%
ROE(3y)11.79%
ROE(5y)16.2%
ROIC(3y)9.68%
ROIC(5y)11.15%
1.3 Margins
SGU's Profit Margin of 3.26% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SGU is outperformed by 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SGU has grown nicely.
SGU has a worse Operating Margin (6.33%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
SGU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 31.26%, SGU is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SGU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.26% | ||
| GM | 31.26% |
OM growth 3Y-10.29%
OM growth 5Y1.35%
PM growth 3Y-28.55%
PM growth 5Y12.52%
GM growth 3Y-3.79%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
2. Health
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SGU has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SGU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SGU is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of SGU is 2.48, which is a good value as it means it would take SGU, 2.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.48, SGU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that SGU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SGU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.54 is amongst the best of the industry. SGU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC8.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that SGU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SGU has a better Current ratio (0.86) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that SGU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SGU (0.69) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 125.76% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SGU shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.82% on average per year.
The Revenue for SGU has decreased by -21.24% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, SGU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.14% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)125.76%
EPS 3Y-20.91%
EPS 5Y20.82%
EPS Q2Q%28.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.24%
Revenue growth 3Y5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.14%
Sales Q2Q%11.56%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.11, the valuation of SGU can be described as reasonable.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.17. SGU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
SGU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SGU is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SGU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.98%, SGU is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SGU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.98. SGU pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, SGU pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.98% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SGU grows each year by 6.96%, which is quite nice.
SGU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SGU has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
SGU pays out 43.36% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
SGU's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP43.36%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:SGU (5/28/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
12.08
-0.02 (-0.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.41%
Inst Owner Change3.17%
Ins Owners14.38%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap417.61M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.25%
Short Ratio2.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.98% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
DP43.36%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.06 |
EPS(TTM)1.49
EY12.33%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.58
FCFY21.32%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY23.99%
SpS52.16
BVpS10.72
TBVpS-1.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.54% | ||
| ROE | 15.85% | ||
| ROCE | 16.95% | ||
| ROIC | 11.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.41% | ||
| OM | 6.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.26% | ||
| GM | 31.26% | ||
| FCFM | 4.94% |
ROA(3y)3.39%
ROA(5y)4.93%
ROE(3y)11.79%
ROE(5y)16.2%
ROIC(3y)9.68%
ROIC(5y)11.15%
ROICexc(3y)10.94%
ROICexc(5y)12.29%
ROICexgc(3y)46.95%
ROICexgc(5y)49.15%
ROCE(3y)13.81%
ROCE(5y)15.86%
ROICexcg growth 3Y23.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.39%
OM growth 3Y-10.29%
OM growth 5Y1.35%
PM growth 3Y-28.55%
PM growth 5Y12.52%
GM growth 3Y-3.79%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 33.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 151.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.17%
ROIC/WACC1.43
Cap/Depr(3y)38.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)39.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.79%
Profit Quality(3y)252.68%
Profit Quality(5y)232.53%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)125.76%
EPS 3Y-20.91%
EPS 5Y20.82%
EPS Q2Q%28.85%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.24%
Revenue growth 3Y5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.14%
Sales Q2Q%11.56%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.69%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.21%
EBIT growth 5Y1.49%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-18.09%
FCF growth 3Y23.09%
FCF growth 5Y3.11%
OCF growth 1Y-20.16%
OCF growth 3Y17.23%
OCF growth 5Y2.64%