STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SGU - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US85512C1053 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall SGU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SGU against 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 it does not seem to be growing. 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.
SGU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
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.
The Return On Equity of SGU (15.85%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.65%, SGU belongs to the best 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 last Return On Invested Capital (11.65%) for SGU is above the 3 year average (9.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SGU has remained more or less at the same level.
SGU has a Gross Margin of 31.26%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SGU underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
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
SGU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.48 is amongst the best of 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 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC8.23%
2.3 Liquidity
SGU has a Current 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.
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.
SGU has a Quick ratio of 0.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SGU outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SGU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 125.76%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue for SGU has decreased by -21.24% 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 0.14% yearly.
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 8.12, which indicates a very decent valuation of SGU.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SGU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.35. SGU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.12 | ||
| 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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SGU has a very decent profitability rating, which 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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.98, SGU pays a better dividend. On top of this SGU pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies listed 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.
The dividend of SGU is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP43.36%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:SGU (5/27/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
12.1
-0.05 (-0.41%)
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 Cap418.30M
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 | 8.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.07 |
EPS(TTM)1.49
EY12.31%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.58
FCFY21.29%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY23.95%
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
WACC8.23%
ROIC/WACC1.42
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%