STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SGU • US85512C1053

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12.26 USD
-0.34 (-2.7%)
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This SGU fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. SGU Profitability Analysis

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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SGU had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.76%, SGU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SGU has a better Return On Equity (18.85%) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • SGU's Return On Invested Capital of 12.28% is amongst the best of 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 6.13%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (10.55%) for SGU is below the current ROIC(12.28%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.76%
ROE 18.85%
ROIC 12.28%
ROA(3y)4.46%
ROA(5y)5.1%
ROE(3y)14.7%
ROE(5y)16.6%
ROIC(3y)10.55%
ROIC(5y)10.98%
SGU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSGU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • SGU has a Profit Margin of 3.31%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SGU underperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SGU has remained more or less at the same level.
  • SGU has a Operating Margin of 6.36%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SGU underperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • SGU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.15%, SGU is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SGU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.36%
PM (TTM) 3.31%
GM 32.15%
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%
SGU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSGU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. SGU Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SGU is 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.
  • SGU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
SGU Yearly Shares OutstandingSGU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
SGU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSGU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • SGU has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.93. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SGU would need 3.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.93, 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 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating SGU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SGU has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 3.93
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC8.26%
SGU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSGU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

  • SGU has a Current Ratio of 0.74. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 0.74, SGU is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SGU has a Quick Ratio of 0.74. 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 Quick ratio of 0.58. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SGU outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.58
SGU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSGU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. SGU Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • SGU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 51.92%, which is quite impressive.
  • 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 -18.57% in the last year.
  • SGU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.92%
EPS 3Y28.95%
EPS 5Y11.24%
EPS Q2Q%12.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.84%
Revenue growth 5Y3.99%
Sales Q2Q%10.49%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
SGU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSGU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

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4. SGU Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.76, the valuation of SGU can be described as very cheap.
  • 93.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.23, SGU is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.76
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SGU is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SGU is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.22
EV/EBITDA 3.75
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

  • SGU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. SGU Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.00%, SGU is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.59, SGU pays a better dividend. On top of this SGU pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, SGU pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SGU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.36%!
  • 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)7.36%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
SGU Yearly Dividends per shareSGU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • SGU pays out 43.35% 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.
DP43.35%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
SGU Dividend Payout.SGU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SGU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SGU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

STAR GROUP LP

NYSE:SGU (3/20/2026, 8:22:35 PM)

12.26

-0.34 (-2.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners31.12%
Inst Owner Change9.17%
Ins Owners15.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap403.11M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)60.68M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.18%
Short Ratio1.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6%
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.36%
DP43.35%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date01-26
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 7.76
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.22
P/FCF 6.22
P/OCF 5.02
P/B 1.25
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.75
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY12.89%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.97
FCFY16.09%
OCF(TTM)2.44
OCFY19.93%
SpS55.83
BVpS9.79
TBVpS-2.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.69
Graham Number18.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.76%
ROE 18.85%
ROCE 19.07%
ROIC 12.28%
ROICexc 12.65%
ROICexgc 33.5%
OM 6.36%
PM (TTM) 3.31%
GM 32.15%
FCFM 3.53%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.74
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 3.93
Debt/EBITDA 1.52
Cap/Depr 41.59%
Cap/Sales 0.84%
Interest Coverage 6.31
Cash Conversion 52.17%
Profit Quality 106.87%
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.58
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.26%
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)51.92%
EPS 3Y28.95%
EPS 5Y11.24%
EPS Q2Q%12.66%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.84%
Revenue growth 5Y3.99%
Sales Q2Q%10.49%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.91%
EBIT growth 3Y9.15%
EBIT growth 5Y1.08%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-55.88%
FCF growth 3Y54.46%
FCF growth 5Y-19.09%
OCF growth 1Y-48.52%
OCF growth 3Y27.91%
OCF growth 5Y-16.59%

STAR GROUP LP / SGU Fundamental Analysis 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 43.35%.