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STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SGU - US85512C1053 - Common Stock

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Last: 11/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

SGU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. SGU has an average financial health and profitability rating. SGU is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. SGU also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, SGU could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
SGU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SGU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SGU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSGU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

SGU has a better Return On Assets (5.52%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SGU (15.76%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
SGU's Return On Invested Capital of 11.87% is amongst the best of the industry. SGU outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SGU is in line with the industry average of 8.85%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.68%) for SGU is below the current ROIC(11.87%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
SGU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSGU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of SGU (2.99%) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SGU has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.95%, SGU is doing worse than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SGU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
SGU has a worse Gross Margin (31.59%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
SGU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
SGU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSGU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for SGU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SGU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SGU is higher compared to a year ago.
SGU Yearly Shares OutstandingSGU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
SGU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSGU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of SGU is 2.36, which is a good value as it means it would take SGU, 2.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.36, SGU belongs to the best 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.
SGU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51 is amongst the best of the industry. SGU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 2.36
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC7.86%
SGU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSGU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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.
SGU has a Current ratio (0.70) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that SGU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.57, SGU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.57
SGU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSGU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.41% over the past year.
SGU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.82% yearly.
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.
SGU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSGU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
SGU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSGU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.13, the valuation of SGU can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SGU is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SGU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.13
Fwd PE N/A
SGU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSGU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.95
EV/EBITDA 4.05
SGU Per share dataSGU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of SGU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.26%, SGU is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SGU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.77. 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 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.26%

5.2 History

The dividend of SGU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.96%!
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)6.96%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
SGU Yearly Dividends per shareSGU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

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.
The dividend of SGU is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP48.55%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
SGU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSGU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
SGU Dividend Payout.SGU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SGU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

STAR GROUP LP

NYSE:SGU (11/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)12-03 2025-12-03
Inst Owners38.91%
Inst Owner Change-4.57%
Ins Owners14.84%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap405.00M
Revenue(TTM)1.78B
Net Income(TTM)53.20M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.24%
Short Ratio2.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.26%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
DP48.55%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date10-27 2025-10-27 (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 RankSector Rank
PE 9.13
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.23
P/FCF 4.95
P/OCF 4.26
P/B 1.2
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.05
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY10.95%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY20.19%
OCF(TTM)2.83
OCFY23.49%
SpS52.87
BVpS10.04
TBVpS-2.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
Graham Number17.27
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC7.86%
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%

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 6 / 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 9.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.2.