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SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SUI - US8666741041 - REIT

128.23 USD
+3.02 (+2.41%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM
128.25 USD
+0.02 (+0.02%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

SUI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 20 industry peers in the Residential REITs industry. While SUI has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. SUI scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings could make SUI a good candidate for value investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SUI was profitable.
SUI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years SUI 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SUI had a positive operating cash flow.
SUI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSUI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

SUI's Return On Assets of 7.93% is amongst the best of the industry. SUI outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
SUI has a Return On Equity of 14.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUI outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
SUI has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.27%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SUI is in line with the industry average of 2.59%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.27%) for SUI is above the 3 year average (2.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.93%
ROE 14.02%
ROIC 3.27%
ROA(3y)0.23%
ROA(5y)0.94%
ROE(3y)0.44%
ROE(5y)1.82%
ROIC(3y)2.59%
ROIC(5y)2.54%
SUI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSUI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 40.01%, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SUI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.13%, SUI is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SUI has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 51.83%, SUI is doing worse than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SUI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.13%
PM (TTM) 40.01%
GM 51.83%
OM growth 3Y-7.97%
OM growth 5Y-7.58%
PM growth 3Y-45.13%
PM growth 5Y-26.27%
GM growth 3Y-3.01%
GM growth 5Y-3.96%
SUI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSUI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

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 increased compared to 1 year ago.
SUI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SUI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SUI Yearly Shares OutstandingSUI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SUI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSUI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.85 indicates that SUI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of SUI (1.85) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SUI is 5.24, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SUI, 5.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.24, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that SUI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SUI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUI outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 5.24
Altman-Z 1.85
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC7.08%
SUI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSUI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

SUI has a Current Ratio of 3.59. This indicates that SUI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SUI has a better Current ratio (3.59) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
SUI has a Quick Ratio of 3.24. This indicates that SUI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SUI has a better Quick ratio (3.24) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.59
Quick Ratio 3.24
SUI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSUI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 329.57% over the past year.
The earnings per share for SUI have been decreasing by -16.06% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, SUI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -20.77% in the last year.
SUI shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 20.57% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)329.57%
EPS 3Y-39.1%
EPS 5Y-16.06%
EPS Q2Q%-96.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.77%
Revenue growth 3Y12.33%
Revenue growth 5Y20.57%
Sales Q2Q%-25.82%

3.2 Future

SUI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 33.25% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SUI will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1467.25%
EPS Next 2Y91.62%
EPS Next 3Y62.43%
EPS Next 5Y33.25%
Revenue Next Year-26.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.36%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.92%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
SUI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSUI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B
SUI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSUI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.05 indicates a correct valuation of SUI.
95.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SUI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SUI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 46.56, SUI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
SUI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. SUI is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.05
Fwd PE 46.56
SUI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSUI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SUI indicates a rather cheap valuation: SUI is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SUI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.63
EV/EBITDA 15.94
SUI Per share dataSUI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SUI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SUI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SUI's earnings are expected to grow with 62.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y91.62%
EPS Next 3Y62.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%, SUI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.22, SUI's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than SUI!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, SUI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.31%

5.2 History

The dividend of SUI has a limited annual growth rate of 4.83%.
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)4.83%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years13
SUI Yearly Dividends per shareSUI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

SUI pays out 101.93% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SUI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP101.93%
EPS Next 2Y91.62%
EPS Next 3Y62.43%
SUI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSUI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B
SUI Dividend Payout.SUI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SUI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SUN COMMUNITIES INC

NYSE:SUI (11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 128.25 +0.02 (+0.02%)

128.23

+3.02 (+2.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryResidential REITs
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners106.59%
Inst Owner Change-5.68%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change6.29%
Market Cap16.05B
Revenue(TTM)2.54B
Net Income(TTM)1.01B
Analysts74
Price Target141.27 (10.17%)
Short Float %1.33%
Short Ratio2.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.31%
Yearly Dividend3.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.83%
DP101.93%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (1.04)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)619.82%
Min EPS beat(2)-93.99%
Max EPS beat(2)1333.64%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-308.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-1934.29%
Max EPS beat(4)1333.64%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-174.37%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-190.3%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-153.4%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.52%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.52%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.44%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.73%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.75%
PT rev (1m)-0.14%
PT rev (3m)0.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)43.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)376.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.05
Fwd PE 46.56
P/S 6.33
P/FCF 19.63
P/OCF 19.68
P/B 2.22
P/tB 2.25
EV/EBITDA 15.94
EPS(TTM)7.99
EY6.23%
EPS(NY)2.75
Fwd EY2.15%
FCF(TTM)6.53
FCFY5.09%
OCF(TTM)6.52
OCFY5.08%
SpS20.27
BVpS57.86
TBVpS57.01
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number101.99
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.93%
ROE 14.02%
ROCE 4.14%
ROIC 3.27%
ROICexc 3.61%
ROICexgc 3.74%
OM 20.13%
PM (TTM) 40.01%
GM 51.83%
FCFM 32.22%
ROA(3y)0.23%
ROA(5y)0.94%
ROE(3y)0.44%
ROE(5y)1.82%
ROIC(3y)2.59%
ROIC(5y)2.54%
ROICexc(3y)2.6%
ROICexc(5y)2.55%
ROICexgc(3y)2.88%
ROICexgc(5y)2.81%
ROCE(3y)3.28%
ROCE(5y)3.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.99%
OM growth 3Y-7.97%
OM growth 5Y-7.58%
PM growth 3Y-45.13%
PM growth 5Y-26.27%
GM growth 3Y-3.01%
GM growth 5Y-3.96%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 5.24
Debt/EBITDA 3.64
Cap/Depr 0.25%
Cap/Sales 0.07%
Interest Coverage 1.84
Cash Conversion 69.26%
Profit Quality 80.54%
Current Ratio 3.59
Quick Ratio 3.24
Altman-Z 1.85
F-Score8
WACC7.08%
ROIC/WACC0.46
Cap/Depr(3y)133.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)248.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)58.01%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)329.57%
EPS 3Y-39.1%
EPS 5Y-16.06%
EPS Q2Q%-96.97%
EPS Next Y1467.25%
EPS Next 2Y91.62%
EPS Next 3Y62.43%
EPS Next 5Y33.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.77%
Revenue growth 3Y12.33%
Revenue growth 5Y20.57%
Sales Q2Q%-25.82%
Revenue Next Year-26.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.4%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.36%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.92%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.85%
EBIT growth 3Y3.38%
EBIT growth 5Y11.44%
EBIT Next Year50.68%
EBIT Next 3Y17.56%
EBIT Next 5Y12.85%
FCF growth 1Y29.97%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y187.98%
OCF growth 1Y8.28%
OCF growth 3Y4.54%
OCF growth 5Y12.55%

SUN COMMUNITIES INC / SUI FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SUI.


What is the valuation status of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for SUN COMMUNITIES INC?

SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 16.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.22.


How sustainable is the dividend of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) stock?

The dividend rating of SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 101.93%.