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SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

18.54 USD
-0.23 (-1.23%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:16:45 PM
18.21 USD
-0.33 (-1.78%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:16:45 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

SPH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SPH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SPH had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SPH has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SPH 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.64%, SPH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
SPH has a Return On Equity of 17.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SPH outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
SPH has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: SPH outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SPH is in line with the industry average of 6.28%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.18%) for SPH is above the 3 year average (7.79%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.64%
ROE 17.8%
ROIC 8.18%
ROA(3y)4.45%
ROA(5y)5.2%
ROE(3y)18%
ROE(5y)22.19%
ROIC(3y)7.79%
ROIC(5y)8.4%
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 Profit Margin of 7.44%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SPH underperforms 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 14.40%. 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.
SPH has a Gross Margin of 60.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SPH outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
SPH's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.4%
PM (TTM) 7.44%
GM 60.65%
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

SPH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SPH has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SPH has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SPH has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SPH Yearly Shares OutstandingSPH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

SPH has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.60. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SPH would need 10.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.60, SPH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SPH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SPH has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.02) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 10.6
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC6.83%
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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.55 indicates that SPH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.55, SPH is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SPH has a Quick Ratio of 0.55. 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 worse Quick ratio (0.31) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.31
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 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SPH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 43.86%, which is quite impressive.
SPH shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.07% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, SPH will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.01% on average per year.
SPH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.41% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.30 indicates a reasonable valuation of SPH.
92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SPH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SPH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.28, which indicates a very decent valuation of SPH.
SPH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SPH is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SPH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.3
Fwd PE 10.28
SPH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSPH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SPH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SPH is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.73
EV/EBITDA 8.76
SPH Per share dataSPH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SPH's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
SPH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y7.89%
EPS Next 3Y7.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.93%, SPH is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SPH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.80. SPH pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, SPH pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.93%

5.2 History

The dividend of SPH decreases each year by -9.23%.
SPH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SPH has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.23%
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 78.99% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP78.99%
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

NYSE:SPH (12/19/2025, 8:16:45 PM)

After market: 18.21 -0.33 (-1.78%)

18.54

-0.23 (-1.23%)

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 Owners42.08%
Inst Owner Change2.14%
Ins Owners2.38%
Ins Owner Change4.74%
Market Cap1.23B
Revenue(TTM)1.43B
Net Income(TTM)106.57M
Analysts48.89
Price Target17.34 (-6.47%)
Short Float %0.84%
Short Ratio4.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.93%
Yearly Dividend1.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)-9.23%
DP78.99%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date11-04 2025-11-04 (0.325)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.85%
Max EPS beat(2)6.29%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-18.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-56%
Max EPS beat(4)6.29%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-28.18%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-14.56%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-12.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-20.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.6%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.18%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.54%
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)-2.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.3
Fwd PE 10.28
P/S 0.86
P/FCF 10.73
P/OCF 6.59
P/B 2.05
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.76
EPS(TTM)1.64
EY8.85%
EPS(NY)1.8
Fwd EY9.72%
FCF(TTM)1.73
FCFY9.32%
OCF(TTM)2.82
OCFY15.18%
SpS21.65
BVpS9.05
TBVpS-9.73
PEG (NY)1.14
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number18.27
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.64%
ROE 17.8%
ROCE 10.35%
ROIC 8.18%
ROICexc 8.18%
ROICexgc 21.72%
OM 14.4%
PM (TTM) 7.44%
GM 60.65%
FCFM 7.98%
ROA(3y)4.45%
ROA(5y)5.2%
ROE(3y)18%
ROE(5y)22.19%
ROIC(3y)7.79%
ROIC(5y)8.4%
ROICexc(3y)7.8%
ROICexc(5y)8.41%
ROICexgc(3y)20.82%
ROICexgc(5y)23.09%
ROCE(3y)9.87%
ROCE(5y)10.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.84%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 10.6
Debt/EBITDA 4.35
Cap/Depr 99.89%
Cap/Sales 5.02%
Interest Coverage 2.79
Cash Conversion 66.91%
Profit Quality 107.25%
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.31
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC6.83%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)86.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.58%
Profit Quality(3y)129.77%
Profit Quality(5y)135.11%
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 1Y20.47%
EBIT growth 3Y0%
EBIT growth 5Y8.02%
EBIT Next Year39.19%
EBIT Next 3Y12.1%
EBIT Next 5Y10.22%
FCF growth 1Y12.99%
FCF growth 3Y-13.42%
FCF growth 5Y-8.37%
OCF growth 1Y15.99%
OCF growth 3Y-5.47%
OCF growth 5Y-2.32%

SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP / SPH FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SPH stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 6 / 10.


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

The financial health rating of SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP (SPH) is 2 / 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.