Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.
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Daily timeframeSuburban Propane Partners, L.P., through its subsidiaries, engages in the retail marketing and distribution of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil, and refined fuels in the. The company carries a $1.20B market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. It operates through four segments: Propane, Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels, Natural Gas and Electricity, and All Other.
Market Cap
$1.20B
Beta
0.38
P/E (TTM)
9.34
P/E (Fwd)
9.20
EPS (TTM)
$1.94
EPS (Fwd)
$1.97
ROE
18.8%
ROA
5.5%
Cash
$4.3M
Total Debt
$1.36B
Free CF
$104.9M
52W Change
-1.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $4.3M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.36B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $104.9M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 18.8%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.5% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.50B (2022) to $1.43B (2025).
The relatively low beta of 0.38 suggests SPH is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing SPH.