What is Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.'s (SPH) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) is 94/100, with a Strong Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (73), Value (72), and Momentum (50) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. have an economic moat?

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. 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 financial 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 94/100. 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).

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STRONG BUY

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. · Utilities · United States · $1.2B · Avg Vol: $5M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

9.2x

ROE

18.8%

D/E

1.8x

Dividend %

7.2%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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).

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	1.5B	1.4B	1.3B	1.4B	-1.6%	1.4B	1.4B	1.5B	0.7%
EPS	2.21	1.94	1.15	1.64	-9.5%	1.94	1.71	1.65	0.4%
Shares	63.0M	63.5M	64.1M	65.8M	+4.5%	66.3M	—	—	—
Debt	1.2B	1.3B	1.3B	1.3B	3.1%	1.4B	—	—	—
Equity	0	0	0	0	—	—	—	—	—
Op CF	220.5M	225.2M	160.6M	186.3M	-5.5%	206.0M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-94.4M	-170.6M	-81.6M	-128.3M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-127.8M	-44.6M	-72.5M	-66.7M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-8.7%

SMA 50SMA 200

$17.93

RSI (14)

62.2

52W High

$20.53

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

9.2%83.4

ROE

18.8%93.1

GP/Assets

16.7%87.0

Op. Margin

28.6%79.5

FCF/Assets

4.6%84.1

Piotroski

779.5

Int. Cover

2.4x28.3

D/E Ratio

1.83x20.2

Current Ratio

1.08x55.4

Value

P/E (TTM)

9.2x83.0

EV/EBITDA

9.0x69.8

P/FCF

11.0x66.5

P/B

1.6x47.5

P/S

0.9x73.9

Div Yield

7.2%95.8

Momentum

52W High %

87%62.9

RS 6M

-8%43.6

SMA 50/200

1.00x40.8

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%80.8

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

+2%22.1

Q Growth

0%44.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$1.2B

P/E (Forward)

9.1x

Gross Margin

27.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Utilities, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of SPH are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
SPH	Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.(you)	$1.2B	94	STRONG BUY
NWN	Northwest Natural Holding Company	$2.1B	62	HOLD
UGI	UGI Corporation	$7.6B	83	STRONG BUY
NJR	New Jersey Resources Corporation	$5.8B	78	BUY
SWX	Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.	$6.6B	70	BUY
CPK	Chesapeake Utilities Corporation	$3.0B	54	HOLD
OGS	ONE Gas, Inc.	$5.0B	61	HOLD
BIPC	Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation	$4.8B	54	HOLD
BKH	Black Hills Corporation	$5.8B	56	HOLD
SR	Spire Inc.	$4.8B	47	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.4% · P/E 21.8x · Gross margin 45.2%

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

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) has a MoatMap StockRank of 94/100 based on Quality (73/100), Value (72/100), and Momentum (50/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$17.93
Market Cap	$1.2B
P/E (TTM)	9.24
P/E (Forward)	9.10
Price/Book	1.60
Return on Equity	18.8%
Return on Invested Capital	9.2%
Debt/Equity	183.44
Gross Margin	27.4%
Operating Margin	28.6%
Revenue Growth	-6.2%
Dividend Yield	7.2%
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 94/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (73), Value (72), and Momentum (50) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. have an economic moat?: Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. 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 94/100. 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).