SPH (Suburban Propane Partners LP) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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SPH Suburban Propane Partners LP SPH
57 GF Score
Price $18.66
GF Value $18.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Suburban Propane Partners LP Moat Score?

Suburban Propane Partners LP SPH +0.27% 57 Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates SPH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Utilities - Regulated companies, Suburban Propane Partners LP ranks better than 78.12% on this metric.

Suburban Propane Partners LP has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Suburban Propane Partners LP has Narrow Moat: Suburban Propane has a discernible but modest moat due to its established distribution network and economies of scale in the propane industry. However, the lack of significant differentiation and high competition limits its competitive advantage.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Suburban Propane Partners LP might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Suburban Propane Partners LP  (NYSE:SPH) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Suburban Propane Partners LP Moat Score Related Terms

SPH vs NWN, RGCO, OPAL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Suburban Propane Partners LP's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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.

Suburban Propane Partners LP Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Suburban Propane Partners LP's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Suburban Propane Partners LP's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Suburban Propane Partners LP ranks #119 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Suburban Propane Partners LP's Moat Score too high?
Suburban Propane Partners LP's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Suburban Propane Partners LP ranks #119 out of 544 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Suburban Propane Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suburban Propane Partners LP's Moat Score compare to NWN and RGCO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Suburban Propane Partners LP ranks #119 out of 544 companies for Moat Score. This places Suburban Propane Partners LP in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Suburban Propane Partners LP's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suburban Propane Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.09, compared to a current price of $18.66 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Suburban Propane Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Aug. 01, 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 Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suburban Propane Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.66 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.09. GuruFocus considers Suburban Propane Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SPH:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $18.09 vs. price of $18.66 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Suburban Propane Partners LP Business Description

Address 240 Route 10 West, Whippany, NJ, USA, 07981
Suburban Propane Partners LP distributes propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas (RNG), fuel oil, refined fuels, and markets natural gas and electricity in deregulated markets. It produces and invests in low-carbon fuel alternatives. The company installs and services home comfort heating and ventilation equipment and distributes fuel oil, kerosene, diesel, and gasoline to about 25,000 residential and commercial customers mainly in the U.S. northeast. It operates three segments: Propane, Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels, and Natural Gas and Electricity, with the Propane segment generating the majority of revenue. Propane, a by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, is a clean-burning energy source known for transportability and ease of use.
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