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.
- SUI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years SUI 4 years were profitable.
- 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.
- 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.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.16%, SUI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SUI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.59%. This 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
- SUI's Profit Margin of 59.03% is amongst the best of the industry. SUI outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SUI has grown nicely.
- 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.
- The Gross Margin of SUI (53.40%) is worse than 85.00% of its industry peers.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SUI is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SUI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SUI has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, SUI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- SUI has an Altman-Z score of 1.83. 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 better Altman-Z score (1.83) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SUI is 10.61, which is on the high side as it means it would take SUI, 10.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.61, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% 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.
- SUI has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC7.45%
2.3 Liquidity
- SUI has a Current Ratio of 2.44. This indicates that SUI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1332.00% over the past year.
- 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%.
- 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
- 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 Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.3%
Revenue Next 5Y5.04%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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.
4. SUI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.73, which indicates a very decent valuation of SUI.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SUI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- SUI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 44.54, SUI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.61, SUI is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SUI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SUI is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SUI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SUI is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SUI has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.24
EPS Next 2Y-45.19%
EPS Next 3Y-32.27%
5. SUI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SUI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.50%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- With a Dividend Yield of 3.50, SUI pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 46.72. 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 | 3.5% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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.
- The Dividend Rate of SUI has been growing, while earnings will be declining. 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
125.96
-0.24 (-0.19%)
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 Change1.12%
Market Cap15.52B
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)1.36B
Analysts76
Price Target146.2 (16.07%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio2.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
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)3.07%
PT rev (3m)3.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.54 | ||
| P/S | 6.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.95 | ||
| P/B | 2.15 | ||
| P/tB | 2.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.32 |
EPS(TTM)10.74
EY8.53%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY2.25%
FCF(TTM)3.27
FCFY2.59%
OCF(TTM)7.02
OCFY5.57%
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 | 1.83 |
F-Score7
WACC7.45%
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 Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.3%
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 11.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.15.
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.