STAR GROUP LP (SGU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:SGU - US85512C1053 - Common Stock
11.88 USD
+0.11 (+0.93%)
Taking everything into account, SGU scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SGU was compared to 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. With these ratings, SGU could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SGU was profitable.
In the past year SGU had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
1.2 Ratios
SGU's Return On Assets of 5.52% is amongst the best of the industry. SGU outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
SGU's Return On Equity of 15.76% is amongst the best of the industry. SGU outperforms 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 8.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.87%) for SGU is above the 3 year average (9.68%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
SGU has a worse Profit Margin (2.99%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
SGU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SGU's Operating Margin of 5.95% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SGU is outperformed by 92.86% of its industry peers.
SGU's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
SGU has a Gross Margin of 31.59%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SGU underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
SGU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.95% | ||
| 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
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.
The number of shares outstanding for SGU has been reduced compared to 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, SGU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC7.93%
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 in line with its industry peers.
SGU has a Quick 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.
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
Looking at the last year, SGU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -23.43% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.14% on average over the past years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.00, 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, SGU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9 | ||
| 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.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SGU 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 6.43%, which is a nice return.
SGU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.84. 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 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.43% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SGU grows each year by 6.96%, which is quite nice.
SGU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
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.
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
NYSE:SGU (11/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
11.88
+0.11 (+0.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.91%
Inst Owner Change-0.55%
Ins Owners14.84%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap399.29M
Revenue(TTM)1.78B
Net Income(TTM)53.20M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.25%
Short Ratio2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.43% |
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 | 9 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.2 | ||
| P/B | 1.18 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY11.11%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY20.48%
OCF(TTM)2.83
OCFY23.83%
SpS52.87
BVpS10.04
TBVpS-2.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
Graham Number17.27
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%
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 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
WACC7.93%
ROIC/WACC1.5
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 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.18.