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.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.87%, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SUI's Return On Equity of 18.87% is amongst the best of the industry. SUI outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SUI 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
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SUI has grown nicely.
- SUI has a Operating Margin (21.02%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- SUI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.88 indicates that SUI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.88, SUI belongs to the best 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.
- SUI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.61. This is amongst the best in 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.
- SUI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is amongst the best of the industry. SUI outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
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.
- SUI's Current ratio of 2.44 is amongst the best of the industry. SUI outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, SUI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -28.41% in the last year.
- 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
- SUI is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -19.75% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.02% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-74.79%
EPS Next 2Y-45.93%
EPS Next 3Y-32.66%
EPS Next 5Y-19.75%
Revenue Next Year4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 5Y5.02%
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 12.09, 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.
- SUI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.94, SUI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 65.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SUI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- SUI is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.24, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SUI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SUI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.78 |
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)0.25
EPS Next 2Y-45.93%
EPS Next 3Y-32.66%
5. SUI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SUI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.46%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 44.24, 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 1.81, SUI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.46% |
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 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.
- 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-45.93%
EPS Next 3Y-32.66%
SUI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
129.83
+0.23 (+0.18%)
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/amc
Inst Owners101.65%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change-0.5%
Market Cap16.00B
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)1.36B
Analysts77.14
Price Target146.18 (12.59%)
Short Float %2.14%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.46% |
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)3.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.94 | ||
| P/S | 6.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.51 | ||
| P/B | 2.22 | ||
| P/tB | 2.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.78 |
EPS(TTM)10.74
EY8.27%
EPS(NY)2.71
Fwd EY2.09%
FCF(TTM)3.27
FCFY2.52%
OCF(TTM)7.01
OCFY5.4%
SpS18.71
BVpS58.52
TBVpS57.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.25
Graham Number118.921 (-8.4%)
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 | 1.88 |
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-19.75%
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 5Y5.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.79%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.29%
EBIT growth 5Y10.35%
EBIT Next Year120.45%
EBIT Next 3Y34.74%
EBIT Next 5Y22.4%
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 12.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.22.
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.