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).
| Price | $20.29 |
| Market Cap | $1.3B |
| P/E (TTM) | 10.43 |
| P/E (Forward) | 11.05 |
| Price/Book | 2.17 |
| 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 | 6.4% |
| Free Cash Flow | $105M |
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. operates in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).