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
- In the past year SUI was profitable.
- 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's Return On Assets of 10.87% is amongst the best of the industry. SUI outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of SUI (18.87%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SUI (3.16%) is better 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 2.74%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 59.03%, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SUI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.02%, SUI is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SUI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- SUI has a worse Gross Margin (53.40%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
- SUI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
- SUI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- SUI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- SUI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- SUI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.94 indicates that SUI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SUI's Altman-Z score of 1.94 is amongst the best of 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (10.61) than 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of SUI (0.59) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC7.47%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.44 indicates that SUI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.44, SUI belongs to the top 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.
- The Quick ratio of SUI (2.08) is better 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.
- SUI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 49.25% yearly.
- SUI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -28.41%.
- Measured over the past years, SUI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.52% on average per year.
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
- SUI is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -19.06% yearly.
- SUI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y-73.67%
EPS Next 2Y-45.19%
EPS Next 3Y-32.27%
EPS Next 5Y-19.06%
Revenue Next Year5.45%
Revenue Next 2Y5.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.78%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.52, which indicates a correct valuation of SUI.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SUI is valued cheaper than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, SUI is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.54 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 is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SUI is valued more expensive than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SUI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of SUI may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as SUI's earnings are expected to decrease with -32.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.25
EPS Next 2Y-45.19%
EPS Next 3Y-32.27%
5. SUI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.32%, SUI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 46.03, 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!
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, SUI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SUI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 21.72%!
- SUI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- SUI pays out 76.72% of its income as dividend. 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
134.44
-0.56 (-0.41%)
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)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners101.5%
Inst Owner Change-0.2%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change0.93%
Market Cap16.56B
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)1.36B
Analysts76
Price Target141.85 (5.51%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio2.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.32% |
Yearly Dividend8.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.72%
DP76.72%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)62.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.54 | ||
| P/S | 7.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.16 | ||
| P/B | 2.3 | ||
| P/tB | 2.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.34 |
EPS(TTM)10.74
EY7.99%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY2.1%
FCF(TTM)3.27
FCFY2.43%
OCF(TTM)7.02
OCFY5.22%
SpS18.72
BVpS58.55
TBVpS57.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.25
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 | 1.94 |
F-Score7
WACC7.47%
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 Year5.45%
Revenue Next 2Y5.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.78%
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.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for SUI stock?
The financial health rating of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) is 7 / 10.
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.