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SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SPH - US8644821048

19.55 USD
+0.24 (+1.24%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:01:32 PM
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:01:32 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, SPH scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SPH was compared to 14 industry peers in the Gas Utilities industry. SPH has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. SPH scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SPH was profitable.
SPH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SPH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years SPH 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
SPH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSPH 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 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of SPH (4.20%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.03%, SPH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
SPH has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.67%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.2%
ROE 15.03%
ROIC 7.67%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SPH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSPH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

SPH has a worse Profit Margin (6.79%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SPH has grown nicely.
SPH has a Operating Margin of 14.02%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SPH underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SPH has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 59.87%, SPH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SPH has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.02%
PM (TTM) 6.79%
GM 59.87%
OM growth 3Y1.58%
OM growth 5Y2.61%
PM growth 3Y-7.18%
PM growth 5Y6.27%
GM growth 3Y4.88%
GM growth 5Y-1.51%
SPH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSPH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SPH is creating some value.
There is no outstanding debt for SPH. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
SPH Yearly Shares OutstandingSPH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
SPH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSPH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

SPH has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.75. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SPH would need 11.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.75, SPH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SPH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.90. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.90, SPH is doing worse than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.9
Debt/FCF 11.75
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC6.81%
SPH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSPH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

SPH has a Current Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that SPH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SPH has a Current ratio (0.70) which is in line with its industry peers.
SPH has a Quick Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that SPH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.46, SPH is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.46
SPH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSPH 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 43.86% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, SPH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.94% in the last year.
SPH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.27% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)43.86%
EPS 3Y-9.33%
EPS 5Y11.07%
EPS Q2Q%23.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y5.27%
Sales Q2Q%-12.26%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.01% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.93%
EPS Next 2Y7.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.34%
Revenue Next 2Y0.41%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
SPH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSPH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
SPH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSPH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.92, which indicates a very decent valuation of SPH.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SPH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. SPH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
SPH is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.84.
92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SPH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
SPH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.92
Fwd PE 10.84
SPH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSPH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SPH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SPH is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SPH, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.27
EV/EBITDA 9.22
SPH Per share dataSPH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y7.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.73%, SPH is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SPH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.72. SPH pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, SPH pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.73%

5.2 History

The dividend of SPH decreases each year by -11.53%.
SPH has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SPH has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
SPH Yearly Dividends per shareSPH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

SPH pays out 86.21% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP86.21%
EPS Next 2Y7.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.01%
SPH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSPH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
SPH Dividend Payout.SPH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SPH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04
Inst Owners41.5%
Inst Owner Change2.13%
Ins Owners2.72%
Ins Owner Change5.06%
Market Cap1.28B
Revenue(TTM)1.43B
Net Income(TTM)97.12M
Analysts48.89
Price Target17.34 (-11.3%)
Short Float %0.93%
Short Ratio4.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.73%
Yearly Dividend1.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.53%
DP86.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date11-04 2025-11-04 (0.325)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.85%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.62%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-31.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-56%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.62%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-25.44%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.18%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.18%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.49%
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%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.92
Fwd PE 10.84
P/S 0.9
P/FCF 12.27
P/OCF 7.06
P/B 1.98
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.22
EPS(TTM)1.64
EY8.39%
EPS(NY)1.8
Fwd EY9.22%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY8.15%
OCF(TTM)2.77
OCFY14.16%
SpS21.84
BVpS9.87
TBVpS-9.16
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)1.08
Graham Number19.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.2%
ROE 15.03%
ROCE 9.72%
ROIC 7.67%
ROICexc 7.68%
ROICexgc 19.39%
OM 14.02%
PM (TTM) 6.79%
GM 59.87%
FCFM 7.3%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y1.58%
OM growth 5Y2.61%
PM growth 3Y-7.18%
PM growth 5Y6.27%
GM growth 3Y4.88%
GM growth 5Y-1.51%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.9
Debt/FCF 11.75
Debt/EBITDA 4.51
Cap/Depr 108.43%
Cap/Sales 5.38%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 66.76%
Profit Quality 107.41%
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.46
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC6.81%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
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)43.86%
EPS 3Y-9.33%
EPS 5Y11.07%
EPS Q2Q%23.19%
EPS Next Y9.93%
EPS Next 2Y7.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y5.27%
Sales Q2Q%-12.26%
Revenue Next Year-0.34%
Revenue Next 2Y0.41%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.38%
EBIT growth 3Y0%
EBIT growth 5Y8.02%
EBIT Next Year37.98%
EBIT Next 3Y11.97%
EBIT Next 5Y10.22%
FCF growth 1Y-19.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-0.24%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP / SPH FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SPH stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SPH.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) stock?

SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) stock?

The financial health rating of SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) is expected to grow by 9.93% in the next year.