Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) — Stock Score Summary

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) has a MoatMap StockRank of 99/100 based on Quality (74/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (61/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Suburban Propane Partners operates in the utilities sector, providing propane. While the 'Geopolitical Energy Shock' theme suggests persistent high energy prices, this company's business model (propane distribution) offers limited asymmetric upside compared to upstream energy producers, and it's unlikely to be a quality compounder with robust pricing power or asset-light characteristics that fit the Terry Smith lens. It lacks a clear, unpriced macro tailwind for significant capital appreciation.

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. distributes propane, fuel oil, and related products and services to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers across the United States. Its extensive distribution network and established customer relationships provide a resilient business model in a mature, geographically focused market. SPH is a leading nationwide distributor of propane and other energy products, operating as a publicly traded master limited partnership (MLP).

Key Financial Metrics

Price$20.29
Market Cap$1.3B
P/E (TTM)10.43
P/E (Forward)11.05
Price/Book2.17
Return on Equity18.8%
Return on Invested Capital9.2%
Debt/Equity183.44
Gross Margin27.4%
Operating Margin28.6%
Revenue Growth-6.2%
Dividend Yield6.4%
Free Cash Flow$105M

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. operates in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.’s (SPH) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (74), Value (69), and Momentum (61) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. have an economic moat?
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) has a Quality factor score of 74/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 99/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. in?
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry (United States).