Reading the tape
NYSE: SGU
Star Group, L.P.
Energy · Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Market Cap
$405.73M
52w High
$13.50
52w Low
$11.31
P/E
6.06
Volume
44.98K
Outstanding Shares
32.88M
Valuation Data Insufficient
The DCF model's fair value estimate is more than 3× the current stock price. This typically indicates unreliable model inputs — such as irregular cash flows or balance sheet distortions — rather than a genuine opportunity, so the valuation is not shown.
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Mixed / unclearLow confidence
Note: The most recent financial data is over 3 months old. Metrics shown may not reflect the latest reporting period.
1Y Price: 1.31%Revenue (TTM): 6.35%FCF (TTM): -31.92%P/FCF: 59th pct
What changed
The stock rose 1.31% over the last year. Revenue grew 6.35% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 5.14% to 6.82%. Free cash flow declined 31.92% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 6.82%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 6.35% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Star Group, L.P. sells home heating and air conditioning products and services to residential and commercial home heating oil and propane customers in the United States.
CEOJeffrey Woosnam
SectorEnergy
IndustryOil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Employees3,039
IPO dateDec 15, 1995
Valuation
Forward P/E—
EV/EBITDA4.43
Enterprise value$666.06M
Stock splits
Dec 23, 2013↑ Forward
Every 1 shares became 20
Profitability & growth
Revenue growth10.49%
Gross margin30.47%▲14.76%vs FY2024
Operating margin6.82%▲85.42%vs FY2024
ROE24%▲101.60%vs FY2024
Analyst consensus
RatingSell
Target price—
0
Buy
0
Hold
1
Sell
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Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
May 6, 2026
Q2 FY26 · EPS est — · Revenue est —
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Dividends
$0.75/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 16yrSafeSGU pays a dividend with a 6.1% dividend yield, 16 consecutive years of growth, growing at 6.88% annually, covered 2.1× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
6.1%
Annual Div / Share
$0.75
5yr CAGR
+6.88%
Doubles every ~10.4yr
Payout Ratio
39.03%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+6.69%
5yr CAGR
+6.88%
10yr CAGR
+6.87%
Dividend Safety
10/10Safe
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
YearAnnual DivYoY
2026$0.75+7.2%
2025$0.70+6.4%
2024$0.66+6.5%
2023$0.62+6.9%
2022$0.58+7.4%
2021$0.54+6.4%
2020$0.51+6.3%
Income Projection
Invest
$
Growth rate:
Reinvest dividends
Today
$61/yr
$5/mo
In 5 yrs
$85/yr+39%
$7/mo
In 10 yrs
$119/yr+94%
$10/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$61/yr $5/mo | $85/yr+39% $7/mo | $119/yr+94% $10/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 6.1% → 11.87% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
SGU has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 2.1× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 6.88% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.