STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:SGU - US85512C1053 - Common Stock
11.58 USD
-0.41 (-3.42%)
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SGU. SGU was compared to 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. SGU scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SGU has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally SGU also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, SGU could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SGU was profitable.
In the past year SGU had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
The Return On Equity of SGU (15.76%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.87%, SGU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SGU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.68%. This is above the industry average of 6.32%.
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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SGU has remained more or less at the same level.
SGU has a worse Gross Margin (31.59%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SGU has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SGU is creating some value.
SGU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SGU has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SGU is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SGU has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.36. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SGU would need 2.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.36, SGU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SGU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating SGU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.51, SGU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
SGU has a Current 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.
The Current ratio of SGU (0.70) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
The Quick ratio of SGU (0.57) is better than 71.43% 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.
Measured over the past years, SGU shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 20.82% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, SGU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -23.43% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SGU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.14% on average per year.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.77, the valuation of SGU can be described as reasonable.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SGU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SGU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SGU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.03 |
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
SGU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.42%, which is a nice return.
SGU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.87. SGU pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SGU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.42% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SGU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.96%!
SGU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SGU has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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
11.58
-0.41 (-3.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.91%
Inst Owner Change-0.23%
Ins Owners14.84%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap389.20M
Revenue(TTM)1.78B
Net Income(TTM)53.20M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.25%
Short Ratio2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.42% |
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 | 8.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.15 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.03 |
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY11.4%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY21.01%
OCF(TTM)2.83
OCFY24.45%
SpS52.87
BVpS10.04
TBVpS-2.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
Graham Number17.27
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y23.58%
ROICexgc 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
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC1.5
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%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for STAR GROUP LP?
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 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of STAR GROUP LP (SGU) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STAR GROUP LP (SGU) is 8.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.15.