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
- The Return On Assets of SUI (10.87%) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
- SUI has a better Return On Equity (18.87%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
- SUI's Return On Invested Capital of 3.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SUI outperforms 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
- 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.
- SUI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- SUI has a Gross Margin of 53.40%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SUI underperforms 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SUI has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, SUI has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for SUI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- SUI has an Altman-Z score of 1.95. 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 (1.95) than 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 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.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.59, SUI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
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.
- SUI has a Current ratio of 2.44. This is amongst the best in 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.08, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, SUI shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 49.25% on average per year.
- The Revenue for SUI has decreased by -28.41% in the past year. This is quite bad
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -19.06% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- 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
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.59, the valuation of SUI can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SUI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SUI to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.96), we can say SUI is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 47.83, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SUI.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SUI is valued a bit cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SUI is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.83 |
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 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.41 |
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)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-45.19%
EPS Next 3Y-32.27%
5. SUI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SUI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.32%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 46.06, 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 1.91, 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 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
135.27
+0.32 (+0.24%)
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 Cap16.66B
Revenue(TTM)2.31B
Net Income(TTM)1.36B
Analysts76
Price Target141.85 (4.86%)
Short Float %1.56%
Short Ratio2.23
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 | 12.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.83 | ||
| P/S | 7.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.28 | ||
| P/B | 2.31 | ||
| P/tB | 2.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.41 |
EPS(TTM)10.74
EY7.94%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY2.09%
FCF(TTM)3.27
FCFY2.42%
OCF(TTM)7.02
OCFY5.19%
SpS18.72
BVpS58.55
TBVpS57.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
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 | 1.95 |
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.