SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SUI • US8666741041
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This SUI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SUI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SUI had positive earnings in the past year.
- SUI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- SUI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- SUI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SUI has a Return On Assets of 10.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUI outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
- SUI's Return On Equity of 18.87% is amongst the best of the industry. SUI outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SUI (3.16%) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SUI is in line with the industry average of 2.73%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (2.59%) for SUI is below the current ROIC(3.16%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.87% | ||
| ROE | 18.87% | ||
| ROIC | 3.16% |
ROA(3y)3.38%
ROA(5y)2.88%
ROE(3y)5.73%
ROE(5y)5.14%
ROIC(3y)2.59%
ROIC(5y)2.68%
1.3 Margins
- SUI has a Profit Margin of 59.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUI outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SUI has grown nicely.
- With a Operating Margin value of 21.02%, SUI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SUI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- SUI has a worse Gross Margin (53.40%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SUI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 59.03% | ||
| GM | 53.4% |
OM growth 3Y1.95%
OM growth 5Y-0.16%
PM growth 3Y93.48%
PM growth 5Y44.37%
GM growth 3Y2.88%
GM growth 5Y-1.45%
2. SUI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SUI is destroying value.
- SUI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SUI has more shares outstanding
- SUI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- SUI has an Altman-Z score of 1.86. This is not the best score and indicates that SUI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SUI's Altman-Z score of 1.86 is amongst the best of the industry. SUI outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
- SUI has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.61. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SUI would need 10.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.61, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SUI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating SUI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- SUI has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC7.47%
2.3 Liquidity
- SUI has a Current Ratio of 2.44. This indicates that SUI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.44, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.08 indicates that SUI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.08, SUI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 |
3. SUI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SUI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1880.95%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 49.25% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, SUI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.02% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 10.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1880.95%
EPS 3Y75.7%
EPS 5Y49.25%
EPS Q2Q%511.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.08%
Revenue growth 5Y10.52%
Sales Q2Q%8.02%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SUI will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -19.75% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.02% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-74.79%
EPS Next 2Y-45.93%
EPS Next 3Y-32.66%
EPS Next 5Y-19.75%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 5Y5.02%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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. SUI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.28, the valuation of SUI can be described as very reasonable.
- 95.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SUI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. SUI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- SUI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.86.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SUI is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SUI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.99.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SUI is valued a bit more expensive than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SUI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SUI is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of SUI may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as SUI's earnings are expected to decrease with -32.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y-45.93%
EPS Next 3Y-32.66%
5. SUI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SUI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.49%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 44.24, SUI's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than SUI!
- SUI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SUI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 21.72%!
- SUI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- SUI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.72%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
- SUI pays out 76.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- SUI's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP76.72%
EPS Next 2Y-45.93%
EPS Next 3Y-32.66%
SUI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
128.3
+0.66 (+0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryResidential REITs
Industry Strength36.02
Industry Growth75.78
Earnings (Last)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Earnings (Next)07-28 2026-07-28
Inst Owners101.65%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change-0.41%
Market Cap15.81B
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)1.36B
Analysts77.14
Price Target145.72 (13.58%)
Short Float %2.03%
Short Ratio2.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.49% |
Yearly Dividend8.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.72%
DP76.72%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (1.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)27.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-93.99%
Max EPS beat(2)149.5%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)211.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-541.21%
Max EPS beat(4)1333.64%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-146.9%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-172.73%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-140.53%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.14%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.52%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.36%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.82%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.15%
PT rev (1m)3.05%
PT rev (3m)3.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.86 | ||
| P/S | 6.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.29 | ||
| P/B | 2.19 | ||
| P/tB | 2.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.59 |
EPS(TTM)12.48
EY9.73%
EPS(NY)3.14
Fwd EY2.45%
FCF(TTM)3.27
FCFY2.55%
OCF(TTM)7.01
OCFY5.47%
SpS18.71
BVpS58.52
TBVpS57.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.21
Graham Number128.192 (-0.08%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.87% | ||
| ROE | 18.87% | ||
| ROCE | 4% | ||
| ROIC | 3.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.46% | ||
| OM | 21.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 59.03% | ||
| GM | 53.4% | ||
| FCFM | 17.45% |
ROA(3y)3.38%
ROA(5y)2.88%
ROE(3y)5.73%
ROE(5y)5.14%
ROIC(3y)2.59%
ROIC(5y)2.68%
ROICexc(3y)2.66%
ROICexc(5y)2.72%
ROICexgc(3y)2.85%
ROICexgc(5y)2.96%
ROCE(3y)3.28%
ROCE(5y)3.39%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.04%
OM growth 3Y1.95%
OM growth 5Y-0.16%
PM growth 3Y93.48%
PM growth 5Y44.37%
GM growth 3Y2.88%
GM growth 5Y-1.45%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 20.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 29.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
F-Score7
WACC7.47%
ROIC/WACC0.42
Cap/Depr(3y)36.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)162.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)34.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1880.95%
EPS 3Y75.7%
EPS 5Y49.25%
EPS Q2Q%511.76%
EPS Next Y-74.79%
EPS Next 2Y-45.93%
EPS Next 3Y-32.66%
EPS Next 5Y-19.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.08%
Revenue growth 5Y10.52%
Sales Q2Q%8.02%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 5Y5.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.79%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.29%
EBIT growth 5Y10.35%
EBIT Next Year120.45%
EBIT Next 3Y34.74%
EBIT Next 5Y22.4%
FCF growth 1Y-49.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.37%
OCF growth 3Y5.55%
OCF growth 5Y9.73%
SUN COMMUNITIES INC / SUI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SUI.
Can you provide the valuation status for SUN COMMUNITIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SUI stock?
SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) is 10.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.19.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SUI stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) is expected to decline by -74.79% in the next year.