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.
- Of the past 5 years SUI 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SUI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of SUI (10.87%) is better than 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.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SUI (3.16%) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
- 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 last Return On Invested Capital (3.16%) for SUI is above the 3 year average (2.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of SUI (59.03%) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
- SUI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SUI's Operating Margin of 21.02% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SUI outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- SUI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- SUI's Gross Margin of 53.40% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SUI is outperformed by 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
- 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 less shares outstanding
- 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 1.87 indicates that SUI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.87, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 | 1.87 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC7.45%
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.
- 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.
- The Revenue for SUI has decreased by -28.41% in the past year. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been growing by 10.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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-74.79%
EPS Next 2Y-45.93%
EPS Next 3Y-32.66%
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
- 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 12.04, which indicates a correct valuation of SUI.
- SUI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SUI is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SUI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.78), we can say SUI is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.75, the valuation of SUI can be described as expensive.
- 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. SUI is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.75 |
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.
- SUI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SUI is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.71 |
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 -32.66% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
EPS Next 2Y-45.93%
EPS Next 3Y-32.66%
5. SUI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.48%, SUI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- With a Dividend Yield of 3.48, SUI pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 44.72. 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 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of SUI grows each year by 21.72%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- 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-45.93%
EPS Next 3Y-32.66%
SUI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
129.3
+0.62 (+0.48%)
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 Owners101.65%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change-0.5%
Market Cap15.93B
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)1.36B
Analysts77.14
Price Target146.18 (13.05%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio2.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.48% |
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)3.05%
PT rev (3m)3.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-18.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.76%
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 | 12.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.75 | ||
| P/S | 6.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.44 | ||
| P/B | 2.21 | ||
| P/tB | 2.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.71 |
EPS(TTM)10.74
EY8.31%
EPS(NY)2.71
Fwd EY2.09%
FCF(TTM)3.27
FCFY2.53%
OCF(TTM)7.01
OCFY5.42%
SpS18.71
BVpS58.52
TBVpS57.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
Graham Number118.92
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
WACC7.45%
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-74.79%
EPS Next 2Y-45.93%
EPS Next 3Y-32.66%
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 Year120.45%
EBIT Next 3Y34.74%
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 12.04 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 -74.79% in the next year.