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SUN COMMUNITIES INC (SUI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

124.82 USD
+0.56 (+0.45%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 8:20:55 PM
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After Hours: 12/29/2025, 8:20:55 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, SUI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SUI was compared to 20 industry peers in the Residential REITs industry. SUI is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on SUI. 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

SUI had positive earnings in the past year.
SUI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SUI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 has a Return On Assets of 7.93%. This is amongst the best in 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 Return On Invested Capital of 3.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: SUI outperforms 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 3 year average ROIC (2.59%) for SUI is below the current ROIC(3.27%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

SUI has a Profit Margin of 40.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUI outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SUI has declined.
SUI has a Operating Margin (20.13%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SUI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SUI has a Gross Margin of 51.83%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SUI underperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SUI has declined.
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

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 increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SUI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SUI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

SUI has an Altman-Z score of 1.81. 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 Altman-Z score of 1.81. This is amongst the best in the industry. SUI outperforms 90.00% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SUI (5.24) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that 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 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 5.24
Altman-Z 1.81
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC7.06%
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

A Current Ratio of 3.59 indicates that SUI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.59, SUI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.24, SUI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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
SUI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -20.77%.
The Revenue has been growing by 20.57% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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 35.33% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1423.98%
EPS Next 2Y94.7%
EPS Next 3Y65.81%
EPS Next 5Y35.33%
Revenue Next Year-26.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.77%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.9%

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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.62, the valuation of SUI can be described as correct.
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's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 43.90, SUI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SUI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.40. SUI is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.62
Fwd PE 43.9
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

100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SUI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SUI indicates a rather cheap valuation: SUI is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.88
EV/EBITDA 15.68
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

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SUI may justify a higher PE ratio.
SUI's earnings are expected to grow with 65.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y94.7%
EPS Next 3Y65.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.34%, SUI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 11.48, 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!
SUI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.34%

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 8

5.3 Sustainability

SUI pays out 101.93% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SUI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP101.93%
EPS Next 2Y94.7%
EPS Next 3Y65.81%
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 (12/29/2025, 8:20:55 PM)

After market: 124.82 0 (0%)

124.82

+0.56 (+0.45%)

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 Owners102.65%
Inst Owner Change-5.4%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change4.57%
Market Cap15.44B
Revenue(TTM)2.54B
Net Income(TTM)1.01B
Analysts75
Price Target141.84 (13.64%)
Short Float %1.4%
Short Ratio2.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.34%
Yearly Dividend3.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.83%
DP101.93%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date12-31 2025-12-31 (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)0.18%
PT rev (3m)0.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)39.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.62
Fwd PE 43.9
P/S 6.09
P/FCF 18.88
P/OCF 18.92
P/B 2.13
P/tB 2.16
EV/EBITDA 15.68
EPS(TTM)7.99
EY6.4%
EPS(NY)2.84
Fwd EY2.28%
FCF(TTM)6.61
FCFY5.3%
OCF(TTM)6.6
OCFY5.28%
SpS20.51
BVpS58.55
TBVpS57.69
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number102.6
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 1.81
F-Score8
WACC7.06%
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 Y1423.98%
EPS Next 2Y94.7%
EPS Next 3Y65.81%
EPS Next 5Y35.33%
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-12.13%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.77%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.85%
EBIT growth 3Y3.38%
EBIT growth 5Y11.44%
EBIT Next Year46.37%
EBIT Next 3Y17.35%
EBIT Next 5Y12.74%
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 15.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.13.


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%.