STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SGU - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US85512C1053 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, SGU scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SGU was compared to 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. SGU has an excellent profitability rating, but 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. Finally SGU also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make SGU a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SGU was profitable.
In the past year SGU had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years SGU has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SGU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SGU (5.54%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
SGU's Return On Equity of 15.85% is amongst the best of the industry. SGU outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.65%, SGU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SGU 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 has a worse Profit Margin (3.26%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
SGU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.33%, SGU is not doing good in the industry: 92.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SGU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
SGU's Gross Margin of 31.26% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SGU is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SGU has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
SGU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. SGU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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
WACC8.16%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that SGU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SGU's Current ratio of 0.86 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SGU outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
SGU has a Quick Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that SGU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, SGU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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.
Looking at the last year, SGU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -21.24% in the last year.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.95, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SGU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SGU indicates a rather cheap valuation: SGU is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SGU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SGU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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 | 4.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SGU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SGU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.32%, which is a nice return.
SGU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.95. SGU pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SGU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SGU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.96%!
SGU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SGU has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 (7/21/2025, 12:50:01 PM)
11.8399
+0.09 (+0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.61%
Inst Owner Change0.13%
Ins Owners14.38%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap409.31M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.1%
Short Ratio0.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.32% |
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 | 7.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.08 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
EPS(TTM)1.49
EY12.58%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.58
FCFY21.75%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY24.48%
SpS52.16
BVpS10.72
TBVpS-1.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
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
WACC8.16%
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%