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48.42 (1y: +24%)
Market Cap 2.77 B P/E(ttm) 26.90
Enterprise Value 3.99 B P/B
SPH- NYSE (USA)
Suburban Propane Partners LP
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 5/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt No Debt
SPH's Cash to Debt is ranked higher than
51% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 0.14 vs. SPH: No Debt )
SPH' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.02   Max: No Debt
Current: No Debt
Interest Coverage 1.7
SPH's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
89% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 6.50 vs. SPH: 1.7 )
SPH' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 0   Max: 6
Current: 1.7
0
6
F-Score: 6
Z-Score: 1.61
M-Score: -2.23
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 5/10

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industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 7.70
SPH's Operating margin (%) is ranked lower than
91% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 10.10 vs. SPH: 7.70 )
SPH' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -2.3   Max: 18.4
Current: 7.7
-2.3
18.4
Net-margin (%) 3.1
SPH's Net-margin (%) is ranked lower than
92% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 5.70 vs. SPH: 3.1 )
SPH' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -0.5   Max: 14.5
Current: 3.1
-0.5
14.5
Revenue Growth (%) -3
SPH's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
61% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: -1.10 vs. SPH: -3 )
SPH' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -10.9   Max: 23.3
Current: -3
-10.9
23.3
EBITDA Growth (%) -8.1
SPH's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
57% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 1.70 vs. SPH: -8.1 )
SPH' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -25.1   Max: 51
Current: -8.1
-25.1
51
EPS Growth (%) -28.1
SPH's EPS Growth (%) is ranked lower than
60% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 3.55 vs. SPH: -28.1 )
SPH' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -68.3   Max: 21.6
Current: -28.1
-68.3
21.6
ยป SPH's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

SPH Guru Trades in Q2 2012

John Keeley 12,080 sh (unchged)
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Q3 2012

SPH Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Jim Simons 163,967 sh (New)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 510,403 sh (New)
John Keeley 12,080 sh (unchged)
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Q4 2012

SPH Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Jim Simons 214,467 sh (+30.8%)
John Keeley 12,755 sh (+5.59%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 510,403 sh (unchged)
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Q1 2013

SPH Guru Trades in Q1 2013

John Keeley 15,105 sh (+18.42%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 432,081 sh (-15.35%)
Jim Simons 54,567 sh (-74.56%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with SPH

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2012-09-30 New Buy0.08%$36.85 - $45.35 $ 48.4219%510403
Joel Greenblatt 2012-03-31 Sold Out 0.03%$40.77 - $47.95 $ 48.4217%0
Joel Greenblatt 2011-12-31 New Buy0.03%$46.12 - $48.95 $ 48.423%5220
John Keeley 2011-12-31 New Buy0.01%$46.12 - $48.95 $ 48.423%12080
Joel Greenblatt 2011-09-30 Sold Out 0.0335%$41.04 - $53.1 $ 48.421%0
Joel Greenblatt 2011-06-30 New Buy0.03%$50.11 - $57.4 $ 48.42-10%4594
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Ratios

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industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 26.90
SPH's P/E(ttm) is ranked lower than
73% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 18.90 vs. SPH: 26.90 )
SPH' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 4.83   Max: 88.98
Current: 26.9
4.83
88.98
P/S 1.50
SPH's P/S is ranked lower than
55% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. SPH: 1.50 )
SPH' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.44   Max: 1.78
Current: 1.5
0.44
1.78
PFCF 11.00
SPH's PFCF is ranked higher than
65% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 23.53 vs. SPH: 11.00 )
SPH' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 4.19   Max: 100.45
Current: 11
4.19
100.45
EV-to-EBIT 20.8
SPH's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
99% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 15.54 vs. SPH: 20.8 )
SPH' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 6.5   Max: 7601.9
Current: 20.8
6.5
7601.9
Shiller P/E 14.3
SPH's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
92% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 14.14 vs. SPH: 14.3 )
SPH' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 8.54   Max: 23.89
Current: 14.3
8.54
23.89

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 7.20
SPH's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
97% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 3.00 vs. SPH: 7.20 )
SPH' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 5.36   Max: 13.64
Current: 7.2
5.36
13.64
Dividend Payout 1.4238
SPH's Dividend Payout is ranked lower than
80% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 0.72 vs. SPH: 1.4238 )
SPH' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.66   Max: 70.65
Current: 1.42
0.66
70.65
Dividend growth (3y) 0.4
SPH's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
77% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. SPH: 0.4 )
SPH' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 7.1
Current: 0.4
0.4
7.1
Yield on cost (5-Year) 7.60
SPH's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
96% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 3.18 vs. SPH: 7.60 )
SPH' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 5.66   Max: 14.41
Current: 7.6
5.66
14.41
Share Buyback Rate -5.7
SPH's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
52% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: -1.30 vs. SPH: -5.7 )
SPH' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: -2   Max: -5.7
Current: -5.7

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/DCF (Projected) 1.2
SPH's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
82% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. SPH: 1.2 )
SPH' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 1.6
Current: 1.2
0.9
1.6
Price/Median PS Value 1.7
SPH's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
84% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. SPH: 1.7 )
SPH' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 1.8
Current: 1.7
0.6
1.8
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 4.80
SPH's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked lower than
74% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 6.00 vs. SPH: 4.80 )
SPH' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 15.4
Current: 4.8
0.4
15.4
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) -7.41
SPH's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
67% of the 289 Companies
in the Global Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.

( Industry Median: 2.08 vs. SPH: -7.41 )
SPH' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -6.3   Max: 51.4
Current: -7.41
-6.3
51.4

Business Description

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. is a publicly traded Delaware limited partnership. It conducts its business principally through Suburban Propane, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, which operates its propane business and assets (the Operating Partnership), and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. The Company's general partner, and the general partner of its Operating Partnership, is Suburban Energy Services Group LLC (the General Partner). The Company is a nationwide marketer and distributor of a diverse array of products meeting the energy needs of its customers. It specializes in the distribution of propane, fuel oil and refined fuels, as well as the marketing of natural gas and electricity in deregulated markets. In support of its core marketing and distribution operations, it installs and services a variety of home comfort equipment, particularly in the areas of heating and ventilation. It manages and evaluates its operations in five operating segments, three of which are reportable segments: Propane, Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels and Natural Gas and Electricity. Propane is a by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining. It is a clean burning energy source recognized for its transportability and ease of use relative to alternative forms of stand-alone energy sources. Propane use falls into three broad categories: residential and commercial applications; industrial applications; and agricultural uses. It markets and distributes fuel oil, kerosene, diesel fuel and gasoline to residential and commercial customers in the northeast region of the United States. It markets natural gas and electricity through its wholly-owned subsidiary Agway Energy Services, LLC (AES) in the deregulated markets of New York and Pennsylvania primarily to residential and small commercial customers. Its trademarks and trade names are 'Suburban Propane,' 'Gas Connection,' 'Suburban Cylinder Express' and 'HomeTown Hearth & Grill.' Additionally, it holds rights to certain trademarks and tradenames including 'Agway Propane,' 'Agway' and 'Agway Energy Products' in connection with the distribution of petroleum-based fuel and sales and service of heating and ventilation. The Company is subject to various federal, state and local environmental, health and safety laws and regulations.
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Industry: Utilities - Regulated Gas
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