SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SUI - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US8666741041 - REIT - Currency: USD
SUI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 20 industry peers in the Residential REITs industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of SUI get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. SUI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SUI was profitable.
In the past year SUI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years SUI 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years SUI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
SUI has a Return On Assets of 0.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SUI outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
SUI has a Return On Equity (1.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.64%, SUI is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SUI is in line with the industry average of 2.62%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.64%) for SUI is above the 3 year average (2.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.45% | ||
| ROE | 1.03% | ||
| ROIC | 2.64% |
ROA(3y)0.23%
ROA(5y)0.94%
ROE(3y)0.44%
ROE(5y)1.82%
ROIC(3y)2.59%
ROIC(5y)2.54%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.44%, SUI is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SUI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.82%, SUI is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SUI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SUI has a worse Gross Margin (48.27%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
SUI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.44% | ||
| GM | 48.27% |
OM growth 3Y-7.97%
OM growth 5Y-7.58%
PM growth 3Y-45.13%
PM growth 5Y-26.27%
GM growth 3Y-3.01%
GM growth 5Y-3.96%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SUI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
SUI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SUI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
SUI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.03, we must say that SUI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SUI has a Altman-Z score (1.03) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SUI has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.95. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SUI would need 8.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SUI's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.95 is amongst the best of the industry. SUI outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03 is on the high side and indicates that SUI has dependencies on debt financing.
SUI's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SUI outperforms 55.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC7.3%
2.3 Liquidity
SUI has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that SUI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SUI has a Current ratio of 1.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUI outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that SUI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SUI has a Quick ratio of 0.84. This is in the better half of the industry: SUI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SUI have decreased strongly by -45.69% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SUI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -16.06% on average per year.
SUI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.93%.
The Revenue has been growing by 20.57% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.69%
EPS 3Y-39.1%
EPS 5Y-16.06%
EPS Q2Q%-54.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.93%
Revenue growth 3Y12.33%
Revenue growth 5Y20.57%
Sales Q2Q%-29.96%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 37.58% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.16% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y120.18%
EPS Next 2Y85.49%
EPS Next 3Y64.24%
EPS Next 5Y37.58%
Revenue Next Year-19.9%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.07%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.16%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 193.73, the valuation of SUI can be described as expensive.
SUI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.91, SUI is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.30, SUI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SUI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.77, SUI is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 193.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SUI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SUI is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SUI's earnings are expected to grow with 64.24% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y85.49%
EPS Next 3Y64.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.11%, SUI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
With a Dividend Yield of 3.11, SUI pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 4.56. 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than SUI!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, SUI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SUI has a limited annual growth rate of 4.83%.
SUI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of SUI decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.83%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
SUI pays out 674.86% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SUI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP674.86%
EPS Next 2Y85.49%
EPS Next 3Y64.24%
NYSE:SUI (5/27/2025, 11:04:10 AM)
122.05
+2.12 (+1.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryResidential REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.47%
Inst Owner Change1.32%
Ins Owners0.25%
Ins Owner Change0.7%
Market Cap15.58B
Analysts75.29
Price Target139.03 (13.91%)
Short Float %1.71%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.11% |
Yearly Dividend3.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.83%
DP674.86%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1376.15%
Min EPS beat(2)-1934.29%
Max EPS beat(2)-818.01%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-686.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-1934.29%
Max EPS beat(4)42.06%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-365.6%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-319.1%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-238.32%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-19.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.26%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.26%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.72%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.72%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.26%
PT rev (1m)-0.17%
PT rev (3m)4.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-27.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-40.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-12.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-25.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-23.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 193.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.3 | ||
| P/S | 5.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.06 | ||
| P/B | 2.17 | ||
| P/tB | 2.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.73 |
EPS(TTM)0.63
EY0.52%
EPS(NY)2.58
Fwd EY2.11%
FCF(TTM)6.44
FCFY5.28%
OCF(TTM)6.76
OCFY5.54%
SpS23.66
BVpS56.14
TBVpS55.27
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.45% | ||
| ROE | 1.03% | ||
| ROCE | 3.34% | ||
| ROIC | 2.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.74% | ||
| OM | 17.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.44% | ||
| GM | 48.27% | ||
| FCFM | 27.24% |
ROA(3y)0.23%
ROA(5y)0.94%
ROE(3y)0.44%
ROE(5y)1.82%
ROIC(3y)2.59%
ROIC(5y)2.54%
ROICexc(3y)2.6%
ROICexc(5y)2.55%
ROICexgc(3y)2.88%
ROICexgc(5y)2.81%
ROCE(3y)3.28%
ROCE(5y)3.22%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.23%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.99%
OM growth 3Y-7.97%
OM growth 5Y-7.58%
PM growth 3Y-45.13%
PM growth 5Y-26.27%
GM growth 3Y-3.01%
GM growth 5Y-3.96%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 5.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1117.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.03 |
F-Score7
WACC7.3%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)133.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)248.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)58.01%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.69%
EPS 3Y-39.1%
EPS 5Y-16.06%
EPS Q2Q%-54.55%
EPS Next Y120.18%
EPS Next 2Y85.49%
EPS Next 3Y64.24%
EPS Next 5Y37.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.93%
Revenue growth 3Y12.33%
Revenue growth 5Y20.57%
Sales Q2Q%-29.96%
Revenue Next Year-19.9%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.07%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.16%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.26%
EBIT growth 3Y3.38%
EBIT growth 5Y11.44%
EBIT Next Year59.3%
EBIT Next 3Y18.66%
EBIT Next 5Y14.03%
FCF growth 1Y165.35%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y187.98%
OCF growth 1Y22.55%
OCF growth 3Y4.54%
OCF growth 5Y12.55%