STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:SGU - US85512C1053 - Common Stock
11.78 USD
+0.04 (+0.34%)
Overall SGU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SGU against 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. SGU has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SGU is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. SGU also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make SGU suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SGU had positive earnings in the past year.
SGU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years SGU has been profitable.
In the past 5 years SGU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.52%, SGU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SGU's Return On Equity of 15.76% is amongst the best of the industry. SGU outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.87%, SGU belongs to the top 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 3 year average ROIC (9.68%) for SGU is below the current ROIC(11.87%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
The Profit Margin of SGU (2.99%) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
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's Gross Margin of 31.59% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SGU is outperformed by 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SGU is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SGU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
SGU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SGU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SGU (2.36) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that SGU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SGU (0.51) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC7.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that SGU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SGU's Current ratio of 0.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SGU outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that SGU may have some problems paying 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.41% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue for SGU has decreased by -23.43% in the past year. This is quite bad
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.92, which indicates a very decent valuation of SGU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SGU indicates a rather cheap valuation: SGU is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SGU to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.29), we can say SGU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
SGU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SGU is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 4.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
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)0.43
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SGU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.27%, 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.27% |
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
48.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SGU. 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
NYSE:SGU (10/17/2025, 11:28:00 AM)
11.78
+0.04 (+0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.91%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners14.84%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap395.93M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.27%
Short Ratio1.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.27% |
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 | 8.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.16 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY11.21%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY20.65%
OCF(TTM)2.83
OCFY24.03%
SpS52.87
BVpS10.04
TBVpS-2.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y23.58%
ROICexcg 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
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC1.51
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%