SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES (SJI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SJI • US8385181081

36.09 USD
-0.02 (-0.06%)
At close: Jan 31, 2023
36.1 USD
+0.01 (+0.03%)
After Hours: 1/31/2023, 8:04:00 PM

This SJI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

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SJI gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 15 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. Both the profitability and financial health of SJI have multiple concerns. SJI is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. SJI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SJI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • SJI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SJI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSJI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.95%, SJI is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SJI has a Return On Equity (7.54%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of SJI (4.12%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SJI is in line with the industry average of 6.13%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.95%
ROE 7.54%
ROIC 4.12%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)4.28%
ROIC(5y)N/A
SJI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSJI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • SJI's Profit Margin of 5.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SJI outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
  • SJI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • SJI's Operating Margin of 13.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SJI is outperformed by 64.71% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SJI has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 30.15%, SJI is not doing good in the industry: 76.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • SJI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.52%
PM (TTM) 5.99%
GM 30.15%
OM growth 3Y13.89%
OM growth 5Y-1.33%
PM growth 3Y60.06%
PM growth 5Y-17.34%
GM growth 3Y1.44%
GM growth 5Y-3.11%
SJI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSJI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 10 20 30 40

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2. SJI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SJI is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SJI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for SJI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SJI Yearly Shares OutstandingSJI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SJI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSJI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.92, we must say that SJI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • SJI's Altman-Z score of 0.92 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SJI outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.74 is on the high side and indicates that SJI has dependencies on debt financing.
  • SJI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.74. This is in the lower half of the industry: SJI underperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.74
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.92
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC5.88%
SJI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSJI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that SJI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • SJI has a Current ratio (0.70) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.59 indicates that SJI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • SJI has a Quick ratio of 0.59. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SJI outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.59
SJI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSJI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. SJI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • SJI shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.73%.
  • SJI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.99% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, SJI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 40.66%.
  • Measured over the past years, SJI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.96% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.73%
EPS 3Y5.24%
EPS 5Y3.99%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.66%
Revenue growth 3Y6.67%
Revenue growth 5Y13.96%
Sales Q2Q%66.43%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, SJI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.84% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, SJI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.82% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.99%
EPS Next 2Y3.91%
EPS Next 3Y4.69%
EPS Next 5Y3.84%
Revenue Next Year33.17%
Revenue Next 2Y12.56%
Revenue Next 3Y8.14%
Revenue Next 5Y5.82%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
SJI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSJI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
SJI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSJI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. SJI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.23, the valuation of SJI can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SJI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • SJI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.78 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SJI.
  • SJI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.65, SJI is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.23
Fwd PE 19.78
SJI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSJI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SJI indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SJI is more expensive than 70.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.2
SJI Per share dataSJI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)7.1
PEG (5Y)5.33
EPS Next 2Y3.91%
EPS Next 3Y4.69%

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5. SJI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • SJI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.47%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.56, SJI has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • SJI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.47%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SJI has a limited annual growth rate of 2.61%.
  • SJI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • SJI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.61%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
SJI Yearly Dividends per shareSJI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 92.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SJI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of SJI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP92.56%
EPS Next 2Y3.91%
EPS Next 3Y4.69%
SJI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSJI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 100M -100M -200M -300M
SJI Dividend Payout.SJI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SJI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SJI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES

NYSE:SJI (1/31/2023, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 36.1 +0.01 (+0.03%)

36.09

-0.02 (-0.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-02
Earnings (Next)02-22
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.42B
Revenue(TTM)2.58B
Net Income(TTM)154.75M
Analysts49.33
Price Target37.01 (2.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.47%
Yearly Dividend1.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.61%
DP92.56%
Div Incr Years16
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)106.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.43%
Max EPS beat(2)215.12%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)56.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.43%
Max EPS beat(4)215.12%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)52.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)52.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)53.8%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)37.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)16.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)53.8%
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)0.79%
PT rev (3m)6.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.23
Fwd PE 19.78
P/S 1.71
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 11.81
P/B 2.15
P/tB 3.29
EV/EBITDA 14.2
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY4.71%
EPS(NY)1.82
Fwd EY5.06%
FCF(TTM)-2.02
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.05
OCFY8.46%
SpS21.11
BVpS16.76
TBVpS10.98
PEG (NY)7.1
PEG (5Y)5.33
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.95%
ROE 7.54%
ROCE N/A
ROIC 4.12%
ROICexc 4.15%
ROICexgc 4.62%
OM 13.52%
PM (TTM) 5.99%
GM 30.15%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)4.28%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)3.78%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.77%
OM growth 3Y13.89%
OM growth 5Y-1.33%
PM growth 3Y60.06%
PM growth 5Y-17.34%
GM growth 3Y1.44%
GM growth 5Y-3.11%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.74
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.77
Cap/Depr 293.63%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.59
Altman-Z 0.92
F-Score7
WACC5.88%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)304.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)278.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.73%
EPS 3Y5.24%
EPS 5Y3.99%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
EPS Next Y2.99%
EPS Next 2Y3.91%
EPS Next 3Y4.69%
EPS Next 5Y3.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.66%
Revenue growth 3Y6.67%
Revenue growth 5Y13.96%
Sales Q2Q%66.43%
Revenue Next Year33.17%
Revenue Next 2Y12.56%
Revenue Next 3Y8.14%
Revenue Next 5Y5.82%
EBIT growth 1Y15.84%
EBIT growth 3Y21.49%
EBIT growth 5Y12.45%
EBIT Next Year58.98%
EBIT Next 3Y25.98%
EBIT Next 5Y18.01%
FCF growth 1Y-4.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y47.34%
OCF growth 3Y23.9%
OCF growth 5Y0.79%

SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES / SJI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SJI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to SJI.


What is the valuation status of SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES (SJI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES (SJI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of SJI stock?

SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES (SJI) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SJI stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES (SJI) is expected to grow by 2.99% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SJI stock?

The dividend rating of SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES (SJI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 92.56%.