SPH:NYE-Suburban Propane Partners L.P. (USD)

EQUITY | Utilities - Regulated Gas | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 19.14

Change

+0.71 (+3.85)%

Market Cap

USD 1.83B

Volume

0.31M

Analyst Target

USD 18.67
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About

Suburban Propane Partners LP is engaged in distribution of propane, fuel oil and refined fuels, as well as the marketing of natural gas and electricity in deregulated markets.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Gas) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 7.77% 86% B+ 67% D+
Dividend Return 3.66% 100% F 90% A-
Total Return 11.43% 93% A 76% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 29.59% 93% A 79% B-
Dividend Return 8.80% 93% A 88% B+
Total Return 38.39% 100% F 83% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -18.21% 55% F 26% F
Dividend Return 32.05% 100% F 87% B+
Total Return 13.85% 73% C 40% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -2.90% 64% D 27% F
Dividend Return 5.57% 86% B+ 51% F
Total Return 8.47% 100% F 94% A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 19.57% 36% F 57% F
Risk Adjusted Return 28.45% 86% B+ 50% F
Market Capitalization 1.83B 8% B- 58% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Gas) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 133.20 79% 66%
Price/Book Ratio 2.25 8% 38%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 5.73 54% 57%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 10.67 75% 39%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 19.18% 93% 81%
Return on Invested Capital 14.73% 93% 79%
Return on Assets 5.39% 93% 75%
Debt to Equity Ratio 217.48% 7% 15%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector