Star Gas Partners LP (SGU) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Star Gas Partners LP stock (SGU) is currently trading at $12.51. Star Gas Partners LP PE ratio is 7.01. Star Gas Partners LP PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.22. Analyst consensus price target for SGU is $13.00. WallStSmart rates SGU as Underperform.
- SGU PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- SGU PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- SGU intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- SGU stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- SGU fair value vs current price
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- Is SGU undervalued or overvalued?
- Star Gas Partners LP financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- SGU Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- SGU analyst price target and Smart Rating
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SGU Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Star Gas Partners LP (SGU)
SGU trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $79.09, offering a 84% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Star Gas Partners LP (SGU) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Star Gas Partners LP (SGU) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Every $100 of equity generates $21 in profit
Trading at 1.25x book value, attractively priced
Strong earnings growth at 28.80% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Star Gas Partners LP (SGU) Areas to Watch (5)
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -7.80%, a shrinking business
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Moderate institutional interest at 37.93%
Star Gas Partners LP (SGU) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Return on Equity, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.22), Price/Book (1.25) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 20.80%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 28.80%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -7.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at -6.86%, Profit Margin at 3.74%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 20.80% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -7.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Return on Equity) and negatives (Operating Margin, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
SGU Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
SGU's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.22x trades 57% above its historical average of 0.14x (79th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 33% below its historical high of 0.33x set in Sep 2017, and 450% above its historical low of 0.04x in Nov 2008.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Star Gas Partners LP (SGU) · ENERGY › OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING
The Big Picture
Star Gas Partners LP operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 1.8B with 8% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 3.7%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 20.8% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Revenue contracted 8% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
Free cash flow is -60M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Star Gas Partners LP push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 6.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Star Gas Partners LP.
Bottom Line
Star Gas Partners LP offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Star Gas Partners LP(SGU)
NYSE
ENERGY
OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING
USA
Star Group, LP sells home heating and air conditioning products and services to residential and commercial heating oil and propane customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.