SUI (Sun Communities) Total Payout Ratio: 1.19 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


SUI Sun Communities Inc SUI
74 GF Score
Price $118.88
GF Value $130.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sun Communities Total Payout Ratio?

Sun Communities SUI +0.12% 74 Total Payout Ratio is 1.19 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates SUI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $130.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Sun Communities's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.19.

Sun Communities Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Sun Communities Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sun Communities's Total Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Sun Communities Total Payout Ratio Chart

Sun Communities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.61 -2.87 -2.33 1.29 1.12

Sun Communities Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.33 0.67 51.29 1.45 -33.50

SUI vs MAA, UDR, ELS: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Sun Communities's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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.

Sun Communities Total Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sun Communities's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sun Communities's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Sun Communities Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Sun Communities's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-551.2 + 1.1 + -1044.3) / 1430.2
=1.11

Sun Communities's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-67 + 0 + -134) / -6
=-33.50

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 1.19 mean?
Sun Communities (SUI) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.19 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Sun Communities and its competitors.
Is Sun Communities' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Sun Communities' current Total Payout Ratio is 1.19. Overall, Sun Communities has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Communities' Total Payout Ratio compare to MAA and UDR?
Sun Communities' Total Payout Ratio of 1.19 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a REITs company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the REITs industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Sun Communities and its competitors. Sun Communities's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities (SUI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $130.86, compared to a current price of $118.88 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.19. Sun Communities' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sun Communities (SUI), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.19 as of Jul. 12, 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 Sun Communities (SUI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $118.88 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $130.86. GuruFocus considers Sun Communities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SUI:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 1.19
  • GF Value™: $130.86 vs. price of $118.88 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Sun Communities Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges SCZ:GermanyS2UI34:Brazil
Address 27777 Franklin Road, Suite 300, Southfield, MI, USA, 48034
Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing and residential vehicle communities. The company currently owns a portfolio of 513 properties, which includes 347 manufactured housing communities and 166 residential vehicle communities. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties, with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.
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