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.
- SUI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- SUI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- SUI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
- SUI has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: SUI outperforms 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- SUI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.84 indicates that SUI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SUI has a better Altman-Z score (1.84) 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.
- 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.
- 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 | 1.84 |
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.
- SUI has a Current ratio of 2.44. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUI outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.08 indicates that SUI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- SUI has a Quick ratio of 2.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUI outperforms 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.
- 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%.
- 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 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.
- 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 11.82, the valuation of SUI can be described as very reasonable.
- 95.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SUI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.21. SUI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 44.89, the valuation of SUI can be described as expensive.
- 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 23.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SUI is valued a bit more expensive than 75.00% of the companies 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 | 38.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of SUI 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.
- With a Dividend Yield of 3.57, SUI pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 46.12. 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 | 3.57% |
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-45.19%
EPS Next 3Y-32.27%
SUI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
126.94
-0.9 (-0.7%)
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 Cap15.64B
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)1.36B
Analysts77.14
Price Target146.2 (15.17%)
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 | 11.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 44.89 | ||
| P/S | 6.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.09 | ||
| P/B | 2.17 | ||
| P/tB | 2.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.41 |
EPS(TTM)10.74
EY8.46%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY2.23%
FCF(TTM)3.27
FCFY2.57%
OCF(TTM)7.02
OCFY5.53%
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 | 1.84 |
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 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 11.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.17.
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.