SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SUI • US8666741041
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This SUI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SUI Profitability Analysis
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.
1.2 Ratios
- SUI has a Return On Assets of 10.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUI outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.87%, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SUI has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.16%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SUI is in line with the industry average of 2.73%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (2.59%) for SUI is below the current ROIC(3.16%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.87% | ||
| ROE | 18.87% | ||
| ROIC | 3.16% |
ROA(3y)3.38%
ROA(5y)2.88%
ROE(3y)5.73%
ROE(5y)5.14%
ROIC(3y)2.59%
ROIC(5y)2.68%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 59.03%, SUI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SUI has grown nicely.
- SUI has a Operating Margin (21.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SUI has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.40%, SUI is doing worse than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SUI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 59.03% | ||
| GM | 53.4% |
OM growth 3Y1.95%
OM growth 5Y-0.16%
PM growth 3Y93.48%
PM growth 5Y44.37%
GM growth 3Y2.88%
GM growth 5Y-1.45%
2. SUI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SUI is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SUI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- SUI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for SUI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- SUI has an Altman-Z score of 1.87. This is not the best score and indicates that SUI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SUI has a Altman-Z score of 1.87. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUI outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
- SUI has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.61. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SUI would need 10.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SUI's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.61 is amongst the best of the industry. SUI outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
- SUI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating SUI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.59, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.87 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.44 indicates that SUI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.44, SUI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SUI has a Quick Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that SUI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- SUI has a better Quick ratio (2.08) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 |
3. SUI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SUI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1332.00%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 49.25% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- SUI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -28.41%.
- SUI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.52% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1332%
EPS 3Y75.7%
EPS 5Y49.25%
EPS Q2Q%156.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-28.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.08%
Revenue growth 5Y10.52%
Sales Q2Q%-30.93%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -19.06% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- Based on estimates for the next years, SUI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-73.67%
EPS Next 2Y-45.19%
EPS Next 3Y-32.27%
EPS Next 5Y-19.06%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 5Y5.04%
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.
4. SUI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.03, SUI is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SUI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.17. SUI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 45.70 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SUI.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SUI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- SUI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.05.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 45.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SUI indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SUI is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SUI is valued a bit cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SUI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- SUI's earnings are expected to decrease with -32.27% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
EPS Next 2Y-45.19%
EPS Next 3Y-32.27%
5. SUI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SUI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.57%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 46.12, SUI's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than SUI!
- SUI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.57% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SUI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 21.72%!
- SUI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- SUI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.72%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
- 76.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SUI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- SUI's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP76.72%
EPS Next 2Y-45.19%
EPS Next 3Y-32.27%
SUI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
129.25
+1.87 (+1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryResidential REITs
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners101.5%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change-0.5%
Market Cap15.92B
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)1.36B
Analysts77.14
Price Target146.2 (13.11%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio2.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.57% |
Yearly Dividend8.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.72%
DP76.72%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (1.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)27.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-93.99%
Max EPS beat(2)149.5%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)211.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-541.21%
Max EPS beat(4)1333.64%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-146.9%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-172.73%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-140.53%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.14%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.52%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.36%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.82%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.15%
PT rev (1m)3.07%
PT rev (3m)3.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-18.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 45.7 | ||
| P/S | 6.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.42 | ||
| P/B | 2.21 | ||
| P/tB | 2.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.7 |
EPS(TTM)10.74
EY8.31%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY2.19%
FCF(TTM)3.27
FCFY2.53%
OCF(TTM)7.02
OCFY5.43%
SpS18.72
BVpS58.55
TBVpS57.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
Graham Number118.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.87% | ||
| ROE | 18.87% | ||
| ROCE | 4% | ||
| ROIC | 3.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.46% | ||
| OM | 21.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 59.03% | ||
| GM | 53.4% | ||
| FCFM | 17.45% |
ROA(3y)3.38%
ROA(5y)2.88%
ROE(3y)5.73%
ROE(5y)5.14%
ROIC(3y)2.59%
ROIC(5y)2.68%
ROICexc(3y)2.66%
ROICexc(5y)2.72%
ROICexgc(3y)2.85%
ROICexgc(5y)2.96%
ROCE(3y)3.28%
ROCE(5y)3.39%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.04%
OM growth 3Y1.95%
OM growth 5Y-0.16%
PM growth 3Y93.48%
PM growth 5Y44.37%
GM growth 3Y2.88%
GM growth 5Y-1.45%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.9% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 20.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 29.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.87 |
F-Score7
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC0.42
Cap/Depr(3y)36.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)162.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)34.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1332%
EPS 3Y75.7%
EPS 5Y49.25%
EPS Q2Q%156.25%
EPS Next Y-73.67%
EPS Next 2Y-45.19%
EPS Next 3Y-32.27%
EPS Next 5Y-19.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-28.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.08%
Revenue growth 5Y10.52%
Sales Q2Q%-30.93%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 5Y5.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.79%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.29%
EBIT growth 5Y10.35%
EBIT Next Year120.66%
EBIT Next 3Y34.62%
EBIT Next 5Y21%
FCF growth 1Y-49.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.37%
OCF growth 3Y5.55%
OCF growth 5Y9.73%
SUN COMMUNITIES INC / SUI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SUI.
Can you provide the valuation status for SUN COMMUNITIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SUI stock?
SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 12.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.21.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SUI stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) is expected to decline by -73.67% in the next year.