SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:SPH - US8644821048
18.91 USD
-0.02 (-0.11%)
Overall SPH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SPH against 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. While SPH is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. SPH may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SPH had positive earnings in the past year.
SPH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SPH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SPH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.20%, SPH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
SPH has a Return On Equity of 15.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SPH outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
SPH has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: SPH outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SPH is in line with the industry average of 6.32%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.2% | ||
| ROE | 15.03% | ||
| ROIC | 7.67% |
ROA(3y)5.12%
ROA(5y)4.86%
ROE(3y)21.43%
ROE(5y)21.99%
ROIC(3y)8.09%
ROIC(5y)7.99%
1.3 Margins
SPH has a Profit Margin of 6.79%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SPH underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SPH has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.02%, SPH is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SPH has remained more or less at the same level.
SPH's Gross Margin of 59.87% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SPH outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SPH has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.79% | ||
| GM | 59.87% |
OM growth 3Y-7.95%
OM growth 5Y0.58%
PM growth 3Y-16.29%
PM growth 5Y0.65%
GM growth 3Y-0.9%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SPH is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SPH has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
SPH has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SPH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SPH has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.75. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SPH would need 11.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SPH (11.75) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.90 is on the high side and indicates that SPH has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.90, SPH is doing worse than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC6.78%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that SPH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.70, SPH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.46 indicates that SPH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SPH (0.46) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SPH shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.33%.
SPH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.72% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.29% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.92% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.33%
EPS 3Y-20.63%
EPS 5Y0.72%
EPS Q2Q%14.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.29%
Revenue growth 3Y0.98%
Revenue growth 5Y0.92%
Sales Q2Q%2.18%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SPH will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.23% on average per year.
SPH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y38.65%
EPS Next 2Y25.76%
EPS Next 3Y18.75%
EPS Next 5Y15.23%
Revenue Next Year9.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.24%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5Y2.5%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.78, SPH is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SPH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SPH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.89.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.49, which indicates a very decent valuation of SPH.
SPH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SPH is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SPH to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.99), we can say SPH is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SPH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SPH is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
SPH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SPH is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SPH's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SPH may justify a higher PE ratio.
SPH's earnings are expected to grow with 18.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)17.82
EPS Next 2Y25.76%
EPS Next 3Y18.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.83%, SPH is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.79, SPH pays a better dividend. On top of this SPH pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SPH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.83% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SPH decreases each year by -11.53%.
SPH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SPH has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
86.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SPH. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP86.21%
EPS Next 2Y25.76%
EPS Next 3Y18.75%
NYSE:SPH (10/27/2025, 12:58:06 PM)
18.91
-0.02 (-0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners41.5%
Inst Owner Change-0.07%
Ins Owners2.72%
Ins Owner Change-0.52%
Market Cap1.24B
Revenue(TTM)1.43B
Net Income(TTM)97.12M
Analysts48.89
Price Target17.34 (-8.3%)
Short Float %0.93%
Short Ratio6.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.83% |
Yearly Dividend1.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.53%
DP86.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.85%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.62%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-31.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-56%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.62%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-25.44%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.18%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.18%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.49%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.49 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.83 | ||
| P/B | 1.92 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.08 |
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY7.83%
EPS(NY)1.8
Fwd EY9.53%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY8.43%
OCF(TTM)2.77
OCFY14.64%
SpS21.84
BVpS9.87
TBVpS-9.16
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)17.82
Graham Number18.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.2% | ||
| ROE | 15.03% | ||
| ROCE | 9.72% | ||
| ROIC | 7.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.39% | ||
| OM | 14.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.79% | ||
| GM | 59.87% | ||
| FCFM | 7.3% |
ROA(3y)5.12%
ROA(5y)4.86%
ROE(3y)21.43%
ROE(5y)21.99%
ROIC(3y)8.09%
ROIC(5y)7.99%
ROICexc(3y)8.11%
ROICexc(5y)8.01%
ROICexgc(3y)22.07%
ROICexgc(5y)22.37%
ROCE(3y)10.24%
ROCE(5y)10.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.47%
OM growth 3Y-7.95%
OM growth 5Y0.58%
PM growth 3Y-16.29%
PM growth 5Y0.65%
GM growth 3Y-0.9%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 108.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | 107.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)78.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.17%
Profit Quality(3y)136.04%
Profit Quality(5y)171.85%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.33%
EPS 3Y-20.63%
EPS 5Y0.72%
EPS Q2Q%14.81%
EPS Next Y38.65%
EPS Next 2Y25.76%
EPS Next 3Y18.75%
EPS Next 5Y15.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.29%
Revenue growth 3Y0.98%
Revenue growth 5Y0.92%
Sales Q2Q%2.18%
Revenue Next Year9.03%
Revenue Next 2Y4.24%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5Y2.5%
EBIT growth 1Y1.38%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.04%
EBIT growth 5Y1.51%
EBIT Next Year61.49%
EBIT Next 3Y18.84%
EBIT Next 5Y14.05%
FCF growth 1Y-39.46%
FCF growth 3Y-19.88%
FCF growth 5Y-12.01%
OCF growth 1Y-16.42%
OCF growth 3Y-10.84%
OCF growth 5Y-6.67%
SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP / SPH FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SPH stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SPH.
Can you provide the valuation status for SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) stock?
SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) stock?
The financial health rating of SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) is 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) is expected to grow by 38.65% in the next year.