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Star Group LPSGU -0.08%79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates SGU with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Oil & Gas companies, Star Group LP ranks better than 52.27% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Group LP's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SGU'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 1.86 Max: 3.29
Current: 1.9
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Star Group LP was 3.29. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.86.
SGU's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 52.27% of 706
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.035
vs SGU: 1.90
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Star Group LP Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Star Group LP Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Group LP's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SGU vs CLNE, FGPR, BDCO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Star Group LP's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Star Group LP Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Star Group LP's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Group LP's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Star Group LP (SGU) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Star Group LP. This is 70% below median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Star Group LP's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.80 to 3.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Group LP ranks #337 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Star Group LP's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Star Group LP's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.55 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 3.29. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04. Star Group LP's value of 0.55 is 73% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Group LP ranks #337 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Group LP has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Group LP's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CLNE and FGPR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Star Group LP ranks #337 out of 706 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Star Group LP in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04. Star Group LP's value of 0.55 is 73% below this benchmark. Historically, Star Group LP's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.80 to 3.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Star Group LP has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.04, based on 706 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Group LP's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.55 is 73% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Star Group LP. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Group LP's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.55, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Group LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Group LP (SGU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.68, compared to a current price of $12.54 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.55, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 73% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.04. Star Group LP's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Group LP (SGU), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Star Group LP (SGU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Group LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.54 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.68.
GuruFocus considers Star Group LP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGU:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.55 (70% below median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: $12.68 vs. price of $12.54 (1.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73% below the Oil & Gas median (#337 of 706)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Group LP is a home heating oil and propane distributor and services provider with one reportable operating segment that principally provides heating related services to residential and commercial customers. It serves residential and commercial customers whose primary use is to heat their homes and buildings in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. regions. The company derives the majority of revenue from Petroleum products, which consist of home heating oil and propane as well as diesel fuel and gasoline.
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