STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SGU - US85512C1053 - Common Stock
11.66 USD
+0.03 (+0.26%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SGU. SGU was compared to 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 it does not seem to be growing. Finally 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.
In the past 5 years SGU has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SGU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SGU has a Return On Assets of 5.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SGU outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.76%, SGU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SGU has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SGU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SGU is above the industry average of 6.36%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.87%) for SGU is above the 3 year average (9.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.52% | ||
| ROE | 15.76% | ||
| ROIC | 11.87% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.99%, SGU is doing worse than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
SGU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 5.95%, 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.
The Gross Margin of SGU (31.59%) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
SGU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.99% | ||
| GM | 31.59% |
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.
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.
SGU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of SGU is 2.36, which is a good value as it means it would take SGU, 2.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SGU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.36. This is amongst the best in the industry. SGU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that SGU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SGU (0.51) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC8.01%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that SGU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.70, SGU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
SGU has a Quick Ratio of 0.70. 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 better Quick ratio (0.57) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SGU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.41%, 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
SGU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -23.43%.
SGU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.14% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.41%
EPS 3Y-20.91%
EPS 5Y20.82%
EPS Q2Q%-54.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.43%
Revenue growth 3Y5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.14%
Sales Q2Q%-7.85%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.83 indicates a reasonable valuation of SGU.
SGU's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SGU is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. SGU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
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.
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 | 4.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SGU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.43%, SGU is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.99, 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 2.34, SGU pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.43% |
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 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 48.55% 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.
DP48.55%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:SGU (8/26/2025, 11:35:26 AM)
11.66
+0.03 (+0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.47%
Inst Owner Change-7.66%
Ins Owners14.38%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap391.89M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.14%
Short Ratio0.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.43% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
DP48.55%
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 | 8.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.16 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.95 |
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY11.32%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY20.86%
OCF(TTM)2.83
OCFY24.28%
SpS52.87
BVpS10.04
TBVpS-2.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.52% | ||
| ROE | 15.76% | ||
| ROCE | 16.71% | ||
| ROIC | 11.87% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 41.52% | ||
| OM | 5.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.99% | ||
| GM | 31.59% | ||
| FCFM | 4.6% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.84
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | 153.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC1.48
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)29.41%
EPS 3Y-20.91%
EPS 5Y20.82%
EPS Q2Q%-54.84%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.43%
Revenue growth 3Y5.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.14%
Sales Q2Q%-7.85%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.42%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.21%
EBIT growth 5Y1.49%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.01%
FCF growth 3Y23.09%
FCF growth 5Y3.11%
OCF growth 1Y-43.36%
OCF growth 3Y17.23%
OCF growth 5Y2.64%