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Star Group LPSGU +0.47%78 Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates SGU with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 798 Oil & Gas companies, Star Group LP ranks worse than 67.92% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Group LP's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SGU'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.81 Max: 1.51
Current: 0.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Star Group LP was 1.51. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.81.
SGU's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 67.92% of 798
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs SGU: 0.85
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Star Group LP Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Star Group LP Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Group LP's Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Star Group LP's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Star Group LP's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Group LP's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Star Group LP (SGU) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Star Group LP and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, Star Group LP's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Group LP ranks #542 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Star Group LP's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Star Group LP's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 is near median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.51. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Star Group LP's value of 0.85 is 84.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Group LP ranks #542 out of 798 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Group LP has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Group LP's Debt-to-Equity compare to CLNE and FGPR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Star Group LP ranks #542 out of 798 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Star Group LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Star Group LP's value of 0.85 is 84.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Star Group LP's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.23 to 1.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Star Group LP has consistently been above 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-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 798 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Star Group LP's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.85 is 84.8% above 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Star Group LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Group LP's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.81. 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 $12.85 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 84.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. Star Group LP's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Group LP (SGU), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.85 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.85 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.68.
GuruFocus considers Star Group LP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGU:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.85 (near median its 10-year median of 0.81)
GF Value™: $12.68 vs. price of $12.85 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#542 of 798)
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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