Summit Midstream Partners (SMLP) in Legacy Ridge 2024 Q2

Restructuring and Strategic Management Drive Potential Upside

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Apr 15, 2025
Summary
  • Focus on restructuring and balance sheet improvement under new management.
  • Recent asset divestitures and refinancing efforts have strengthened financial position.
  • Risks include historical stock price decline and reliance on management execution.
  • Potential for significant upside with a target value of $80 per share.
  • Future strategy may involve share repurchases over dividends.

Summit Midstream Partners (SMLP, Financial) was discussed in the Legacy Ridge 2024 Q2 fund letter as a company undergoing significant restructuring. Under the leadership of Heath Deneke, the company has divested $700 million worth of assets and refinanced its debt, positioning itself for future growth. Despite a historical decline in stock price, the fund sees potential upside, valuing the company at $80 per share.

"The base business is worth $60-$70 a share in our opinion and Double E is worth $18+ a share, for a combined value of ~$80, or 125% above the current price." — Legacy Ridge Capital Management, 2024 Mid-Year Letter

Read full letter at gurufocus Legacy Ridge 2024 Q2 page.