Sunoco LP (SUN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Sunoco LP stock (SUN) is currently trading at $65.50. Sunoco LP PE ratio is 28.72. Sunoco LP PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.49. Analyst consensus price target for SUN is $67.25. WallStSmart rates SUN as Underperform.
- SUN PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- SUN PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- SUN intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- SUN stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- SUN fair value vs current price
- SUN insider transactions and insider buying
- Is SUN undervalued or overvalued?
- Sunoco LP financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- SUN Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- SUN analyst price target and Smart Rating
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SUN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Sunoco LP (SUN)
SUN trades 286% above its Graham fair value of $15.50, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Sunoco LP (SUN) · 10 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 market cap, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Sunoco LP (SUN) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Revenue surging 63.20% year-over-year
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Trading at 1.52x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Sunoco LP (SUN) Areas to Watch (6)
PEG ratio is negative or unavailable
Earnings declining -86.60%, profits shrinking
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Moderate institutional interest at 48.91%
Supporting Valuation Data
Sunoco LP (SUN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.49), Price/Book (1.52) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 63.20%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (N/A) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -86.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 8.73%, Operating Margin at 2.70%, Profit Margin at 2.09%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 8.73% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 63.20% strong but requiring continuation.
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, Revenue Growth) and negatives (PEG Ratio, EPS 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.
SUN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
SUN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.49x sits near its historical average of 0.51x (75th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 72% below its historical high of 1.74x set in Aug 2014, and 277% above its historical low of 0.13x in Mar 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Sunoco LP (SUN) · ENERGY › OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING
The Big Picture
Sunoco LP is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 25.2B with 63% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 2.1%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 63% YoY, reaching 25.2B. This pace significantly outperforms most OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING peers.
Generating 246M in free cash flow and 405M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Profit margin at 2.1% is thin. While this is common for high-growth companies, margins need to expand as growth naturally decelerates.
Earnings fell 87% YoY while revenue grew 63%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Sunoco LP push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Sunoco LP maintain 63%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 5.6%. 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 Sunoco LP.
Bottom Line
Sunoco LP is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 63% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 2.1% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
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 Sunoco LP(SUN)
NYSE
ENERGY
OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING
USA
Sunoco LP, distributes and sells motor fuels in the United States. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.