STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:SGU • US85512C1053
13.18 USD
+0.18 (+1.38%)
Last: Feb 4, 2026, 07:00 PM
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 has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SGU has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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.
- In the past year SGU had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years SGU has been profitable.
- SGU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SGU's Return On Assets of 6.23% is amongst the best of the industry. SGU outperforms 92.86% 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.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.37%, SGU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- SGU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.55%. This is above the industry average of 8.44%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (12.37%) for SGU is above the 3 year average (10.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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's Profit Margin of 3.27% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SGU is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
- SGU's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- SGU has a Operating Margin of 5.66%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SGU underperforms 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.
- 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 | 5.66% | ||
| 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.
- 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.
- SGU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating SGU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- SGU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.56. This is amongst the best in the industry. SGU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC8.32%
2.3 Liquidity
- SGU has a Current 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.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.59, SGU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of SGU (0.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- SGU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 159.65%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.24% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- SGU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -22.22%.
- SGU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.99% yearly.
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.91, the valuation of SGU can be described as reasonable.
- 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.25. SGU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.91 | ||
| 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 | 7.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.37 |
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)0.79
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- SGU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.83%, which is a nice return.
- SGU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.70. 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 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.83% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SGU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.36%!
- 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
NYSE:SGU (2/4/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
13.18
+0.18 (+1.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)12-08 2025-12-08/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11
Inst Owners32.01%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins Owners15.12%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap442.98M
Revenue(TTM)1.78B
Net Income(TTM)58.35M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.21%
Short Ratio1.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.83% |
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.36%
DP44.76%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date01-26 2026-01-26 (0.185)
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 | 8.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.37 |
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY11.23%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.67
FCFY12.65%
OCF(TTM)2.11
OCFY16.02%
SpS53.09
BVpS8.83
TBVpS-3.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.79
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
WACC8.32%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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%.