STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SGU - US85512C1053 - Common Stock
12.25 USD
-0.02 (-0.16%)
Taking everything into account, SGU scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SGU was compared to 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of SGU get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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 could make SGU a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SGU was profitable.
SGU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SGU has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years SGU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
SGU has a Return On Assets of 6.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SGU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SGU (19.66%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
SGU has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.37%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
SGU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.55%. This is above the industry average of 6.27%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.55%) for SGU is below the current ROIC(12.37%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.23% | ||
| ROE | 19.66% | ||
| ROIC | 12.37% |
ROA(3y)4.46%
ROA(5y)5.1%
ROE(3y)14.7%
ROE(5y)16.6%
ROIC(3y)10.55%
ROIC(5y)10.98%
1.3 Margins
SGU has a Profit Margin of 3.27%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SGU underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
SGU's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.66%, SGU is doing worse than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SGU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SGU (31.54%) 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 | 5.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.27% | ||
| GM | 31.54% |
OM growth 3Y13.5%
OM growth 5Y-2.8%
PM growth 3Y30.27%
PM growth 5Y1.07%
GM growth 3Y9.34%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
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.
SGU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SGU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SGU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SGU has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.36. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SGU would need 3.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SGU (3.36) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that SGU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SGU (0.56) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.59 indicates that SGU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SGU's Current ratio of 0.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SGU outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.46 indicates that SGU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SGU's Quick ratio of 0.46 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SGU outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 159.65% over the past year.
SGU shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.24% yearly.
SGU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -22.22%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.99% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)159.65%
EPS 3Y28.95%
EPS 5Y11.24%
EPS Q2Q%16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.84%
Revenue growth 5Y3.99%
Sales Q2Q%3.06%
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 8.28 indicates a reasonable valuation of SGU.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SGU is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, SGU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.28 | ||
| 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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SGU is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.19 |
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)0.74
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.04%, SGU is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.88, 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 1.92, SGU pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.04% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SGU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.36%!
SGU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SGU has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.36%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
SGU pays out 44.76% 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.
DP44.76%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:SGU (1/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM)
12.25
-0.02 (-0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners32.01%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners15.12%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap411.72M
Revenue(TTM)1.78B
Net Income(TTM)58.35M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.2%
Short Ratio1.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.04% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.36%
DP44.76%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-DateN/A
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 | 8.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.19 |
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY12.08%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.67
FCFY13.61%
OCF(TTM)2.11
OCFY17.23%
SpS53.09
BVpS8.83
TBVpS-3.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
Graham Number17.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.23% | ||
| ROE | 19.66% | ||
| ROCE | 17.19% | ||
| ROIC | 12.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 50.12% | ||
| OM | 5.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.27% | ||
| GM | 31.54% | ||
| FCFM | 3.14% |
ROA(3y)4.46%
ROA(5y)5.1%
ROE(3y)14.7%
ROE(5y)16.6%
ROIC(3y)10.55%
ROIC(5y)10.98%
ROICexc(3y)11.92%
ROICexc(5y)11.87%
ROICexgc(3y)54.87%
ROICexgc(5y)46.83%
ROCE(3y)14.66%
ROCE(5y)15.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y21.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.94%
OM growth 3Y13.5%
OM growth 5Y-2.8%
PM growth 3Y30.27%
PM growth 5Y1.07%
GM growth 3Y9.34%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC1.51
Cap/Depr(3y)33.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)40.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.77%
Profit Quality(3y)266.62%
Profit Quality(5y)184.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)159.65%
EPS 3Y28.95%
EPS 5Y11.24%
EPS Q2Q%16%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.22%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.84%
Revenue growth 5Y3.99%
Sales Q2Q%3.06%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.3%
EBIT growth 3Y9.15%
EBIT growth 5Y1.08%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-44.15%
FCF growth 3Y54.46%
FCF growth 5Y-19.09%
OCF growth 1Y-36.07%
OCF growth 3Y27.91%
OCF growth 5Y-16.59%
STAR GROUP LP / SGU FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of STAR GROUP LP (SGU) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SGU.
What is the valuation status of STAR GROUP LP (SGU) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STAR GROUP LP (SGU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is STAR GROUP LP (SGU) stock?
STAR GROUP LP (SGU) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SGU stock?
The dividend rating of STAR GROUP LP (SGU) is 9 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 44.76%.