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SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SUI - US8666741041 - REIT

123.18 USD
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Last: 12/11/2025, 8:08:36 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

SUI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 20 industry peers in the Residential REITs industry. While SUI has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. SUI is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make SUI suitable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SUI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SUI had a positive cash flow from operations.
SUI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SUI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SUI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSUI 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 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.93%, SUI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SUI (14.02%) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
SUI has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.27%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SUI is in line with the industry average of 2.59%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.59%) for SUI is below the current ROIC(3.27%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.93%
ROE 14.02%
ROIC 3.27%
ROA(3y)0.23%
ROA(5y)0.94%
ROE(3y)0.44%
ROE(5y)1.82%
ROIC(3y)2.59%
ROIC(5y)2.54%
SUI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSUI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

SUI has a better Profit Margin (40.01%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SUI has declined.
SUI's Operating Margin of 20.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SUI outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SUI has declined.
SUI's Gross Margin of 51.83% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SUI is outperformed by 90.00% of its industry peers.
SUI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.13%
PM (TTM) 40.01%
GM 51.83%
OM growth 3Y-7.97%
OM growth 5Y-7.58%
PM growth 3Y-45.13%
PM growth 5Y-26.27%
GM growth 3Y-3.01%
GM growth 5Y-3.96%
SUI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSUI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SUI is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SUI has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SUI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SUI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SUI Yearly Shares OutstandingSUI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SUI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSUI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

SUI has an Altman-Z score of 1.80. This is a bad value and indicates that SUI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.80, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SUI is 5.24, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SUI, 5.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.24, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SUI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating SUI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SUI (0.59) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 5.24
Altman-Z 1.8
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC7.04%
SUI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSUI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

SUI has a Current Ratio of 3.59. This indicates that SUI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SUI has a better Current ratio (3.59) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.24 indicates that SUI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SUI has a better Quick ratio (3.24) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.59
Quick Ratio 3.24
SUI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSUI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 329.57% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SUI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -16.06% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, SUI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -20.77% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 20.57% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)329.57%
EPS 3Y-39.1%
EPS 5Y-16.06%
EPS Q2Q%-96.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.77%
Revenue growth 3Y12.33%
Revenue growth 5Y20.57%
Sales Q2Q%-25.82%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SUI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 35.33% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SUI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1423.98%
EPS Next 2Y94.7%
EPS Next 3Y65.81%
EPS Next 5Y35.33%
Revenue Next Year-26.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.77%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.9%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
SUI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSUI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B
SUI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSUI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.42, the valuation of SUI can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SUI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SUI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.76.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 43.33, SUI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
SUI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SUI is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SUI is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.42
Fwd PE 43.33
SUI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSUI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SUI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SUI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.64
EV/EBITDA 15.57
SUI Per share dataSUI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SUI may justify a higher PE ratio.
SUI's earnings are expected to grow with 65.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y94.7%
EPS Next 3Y65.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SUI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
With a Dividend Yield of 3.27, SUI pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 7.26. 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than SUI!
SUI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.27%

5.2 History

The dividend of SUI has a limited annual growth rate of 4.83%.
SUI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SUI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.83%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years13
SUI Yearly Dividends per shareSUI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

101.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SUI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SUI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP101.93%
EPS Next 2Y94.7%
EPS Next 3Y65.81%
SUI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSUI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B
SUI Dividend Payout.SUI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SUI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SUN COMMUNITIES INC

NYSE:SUI (12/11/2025, 8:08:36 PM)

After market: 123.18 0 (0%)

123.18

+1.04 (+0.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryResidential REITs
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners102.65%
Inst Owner Change-5.4%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change4.56%
Market Cap15.23B
Revenue(TTM)2.54B
Net Income(TTM)1.01B
Analysts75
Price Target141.72 (15.05%)
Short Float %1.46%
Short Ratio2.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.27%
Yearly Dividend3.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.83%
DP101.93%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (1.04)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)619.82%
Min EPS beat(2)-93.99%
Max EPS beat(2)1333.64%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-308.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-1934.29%
Max EPS beat(4)1333.64%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-174.37%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-190.3%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-153.4%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.52%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.52%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.44%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.73%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.75%
PT rev (1m)0.32%
PT rev (3m)0.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)363.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.42
Fwd PE 43.33
P/S 6.01
P/FCF 18.64
P/OCF 18.68
P/B 2.1
P/tB 2.14
EV/EBITDA 15.57
EPS(TTM)7.99
EY6.49%
EPS(NY)2.84
Fwd EY2.31%
FCF(TTM)6.61
FCFY5.37%
OCF(TTM)6.6
OCFY5.35%
SpS20.51
BVpS58.55
TBVpS57.69
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number102.6
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.93%
ROE 14.02%
ROCE 4.14%
ROIC 3.27%
ROICexc 3.61%
ROICexgc 3.74%
OM 20.13%
PM (TTM) 40.01%
GM 51.83%
FCFM 32.22%
ROA(3y)0.23%
ROA(5y)0.94%
ROE(3y)0.44%
ROE(5y)1.82%
ROIC(3y)2.59%
ROIC(5y)2.54%
ROICexc(3y)2.6%
ROICexc(5y)2.55%
ROICexgc(3y)2.88%
ROICexgc(5y)2.81%
ROCE(3y)3.28%
ROCE(5y)3.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.99%
OM growth 3Y-7.97%
OM growth 5Y-7.58%
PM growth 3Y-45.13%
PM growth 5Y-26.27%
GM growth 3Y-3.01%
GM growth 5Y-3.96%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 5.24
Debt/EBITDA 3.64
Cap/Depr 0.25%
Cap/Sales 0.07%
Interest Coverage 1.84
Cash Conversion 69.26%
Profit Quality 80.54%
Current Ratio 3.59
Quick Ratio 3.24
Altman-Z 1.8
F-Score8
WACC7.04%
ROIC/WACC0.46
Cap/Depr(3y)133.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)248.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)58.01%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)329.57%
EPS 3Y-39.1%
EPS 5Y-16.06%
EPS Q2Q%-96.97%
EPS Next Y1423.98%
EPS Next 2Y94.7%
EPS Next 3Y65.81%
EPS Next 5Y35.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.77%
Revenue growth 3Y12.33%
Revenue growth 5Y20.57%
Sales Q2Q%-25.82%
Revenue Next Year-26.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.77%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.85%
EBIT growth 3Y3.38%
EBIT growth 5Y11.44%
EBIT Next Year46.52%
EBIT Next 3Y17.14%
EBIT Next 5Y12.74%
FCF growth 1Y29.97%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y187.98%
OCF growth 1Y8.28%
OCF growth 3Y4.54%
OCF growth 5Y12.55%

SUN COMMUNITIES INC / SUI FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SUI.


What is the valuation status of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for SUN COMMUNITIES INC?

SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) is 15.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.1.


How sustainable is the dividend of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) stock?

The dividend rating of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 101.93%.