STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SGU - US85512C1053 - Common Stock
12.68 USD
+0.03 (+0.24%)
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 average financial health and profitability rating. 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. This makes SGU very considerable 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
- SGU has a better Return On Assets (6.23%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.66%, SGU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SGU has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SGU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SGU 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
- The Profit Margin of SGU (3.27%) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SGU has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Operating Margin of SGU (5.66%) is worse than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- SGU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- SGU's Gross Margin of 31.54% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SGU is outperformed by 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
- 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
- SGU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.36, SGU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that SGU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- SGU has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.56) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC8.27%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.59 indicates that SGU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- SGU has a Current ratio of 0.59. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SGU outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- SGU has a Quick Ratio of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that SGU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.46, SGU is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.24% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, SGU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -22.22% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, SGU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.99% on average per year.
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
- SGU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.57.
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- SGU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SGU indicates a rather cheap valuation: SGU is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SGU indicates a rather cheap valuation: SGU is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of SGU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.90%, SGU is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- SGU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.96. SGU pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- SGU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.9% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of SGU grows each year by 7.36%, which is quite nice.
- SGU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
- The dividend of SGU is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP44.76%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
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%.