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STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SGU - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US85512C1053 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

12.01  -0.07 (-0.58%)

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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SGU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SGU against 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. SGU scores excellent on profitability, 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. SGU also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make SGU a good candidate for dividend investing.


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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.
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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

SGU has a better Return On Assets (5.54%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
SGU has a better Return On Equity (15.85%) 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 3 year average ROIC (9.68%) for SGU is below the current ROIC(11.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
SGU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSGU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

SGU has a Profit Margin of 3.26%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SGU underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
SGU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SGU (6.33%) is worse than 92.86% of its industry peers.
SGU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
SGU has a Gross Margin of 31.26%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SGU underperforms 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 RankSector 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%
SGU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSGU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SGU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SGU Yearly Shares OutstandingSGU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
SGU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSGU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.54, SGU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 2.48
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC8.19%
SGU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSGU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.86, SGU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that SGU may have some problems paying 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.69
SGU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSGU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 125.76% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
SGU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -21.24%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.14% on average over the past years.
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.
SGU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSGU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
SGU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSGU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.06 indicates a reasonable 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.20, SGU is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.06
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.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.66
EV/EBITDA 4.06
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

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

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SGU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.98%, which is a nice return.
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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.98%

5.2 History

The dividend of SGU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.96%!
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
SGU Yearly Dividends per shareSGU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

43.36% 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.
DP43.36%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
SGU Dividend Payout.SGU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SGU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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STAR GROUP LP

NYSE:SGU (5/29/2025, 8:13:33 PM)

After market: 12.01 0 (0%)

12.01

-0.07 (-0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/amc
Earnings (Next)07-29 2025-07-29
Inst Owners39.41%
Inst Owner Change3.17%
Ins Owners14.38%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap415.19M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.25%
Short Ratio2.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.98%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
DP43.36%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date04-28 2025-04-28 (0.185)
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 8.06
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.23
P/FCF 4.66
P/OCF 4.14
P/B 1.12
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.06
EPS(TTM)1.49
EY12.41%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.58
FCFY21.45%
OCF(TTM)2.9
OCFY24.13%
SpS52.16
BVpS10.72
TBVpS-1.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC8.19%
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%