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Star Group, L.P. (SGU)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US85512C1053
CUSIP
85512C105
Sector
Energy
IPO Date
Dec 14, 1995

Highlights

Market Cap
$406.27M
Enterprise Value
$713.34M
EPS (TTM)
$2.01
PE Ratio
6.11
PEG Ratio
0.44
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.84B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$381.69M
EBITDA (TTM)
$151.62M
Year Range
$11.31 - $13.50
ROA (TTM)
6.43%
ROE (TTM)
20.04%

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Star Group, L.P.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Star Group, L.P., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Star Group, L.P. (SGU) has returned 5.24% so far this year and -1.03% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SGU has returned 9.69% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Star Group, L.P.

1D
-1.68%
1M
-4.44%
YTD
5.24%
6M
6.96%
1Y
-1.03%
3Y*
4.04%
5Y*
8.54%
10Y*
9.69%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 15, 1995, SGU's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was May 2005 with a return of +81.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2004 at -68.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, SGU closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 5, 2005 with a return of +56.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 18, 2004 at -80.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.32%1.66%-4.44%5.24%
20254.38%9.69%1.23%-4.13%-3.94%-2.17%1.57%-0.43%1.55%-0.68%3.72%-1.33%9.00%
2024-0.50%-3.36%-8.33%16.55%-6.70%-0.84%5.54%4.25%1.82%-3.78%13.75%-8.85%6.25%
20230.37%5.19%3.18%5.58%3.47%-2.43%0.50%-13.50%2.56%-0.84%9.69%-10.62%0.66%
2022-1.73%-6.61%13.85%-2.48%-5.90%-8.76%9.02%-6.61%-11.53%10.42%-1.02%38.03%18.88%
20212.98%0.73%9.97%1.29%-1.32%7.18%6.56%-6.87%-7.19%12.81%-13.22%9.34%20.48%

Benchmark Metrics

Star Group, L.P. has an annualized alpha of 11.94%, beta of 0.33, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 18, 1995.

  • This stock participated in 61.65% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 52.98% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.33 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.02 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.02 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
11.94%
Beta
0.33
0.02
Upside Capture
52.98%
Downside Capture
61.65%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SGU ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


SGU Risk / Return Rank: 3434
Overall Rank
SGU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3838
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SGU Sortino Ratio Rank: 2929
Sortino Ratio Rank
SGU Omega Ratio Rank: 2929
Omega Ratio Rank
SGU Calmar Ratio Rank: 3535
Calmar Ratio Rank
SGU Martin Ratio Rank: 3636
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Star Group, L.P. (SGU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


SGUBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.06

0.90

-0.95

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.04

1.39

-1.35

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.00

1.21

-0.21

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.18

1.40

-1.58

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.31

6.61

-6.91

Explore SGU risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Star Group, L.P. provided a 6.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.74 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 16 consecutive years.


4.00%4.50%5.00%5.50%6.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.8020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.74$0.73$0.68$0.64$0.60$0.56$0.52$0.49$0.46$0.43$0.40$0.37

Dividend yield

6.03%6.14%5.89%5.55%4.98%5.20%5.55%5.21%4.95%4.02%3.74%5.01%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Star Group, L.P.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19
2025$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.73
2024$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.68
2023$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.64
2022$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.60
2021$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.56

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Star Group, L.P. has a dividend yield of 6.03%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Star Group, L.P. has a payout ratio of 29.20%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Star Group, L.P. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Star Group, L.P.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Star Group, L.P. was 95.68%, occurring on Nov 17, 2005. Recovery took 3945 trading sessions.

The current Star Group, L.P. drawdown is 8.08%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-95.68%Mar 19, 2004422Nov 17, 20053945Jul 23, 20214367
-36.34%Feb 5, 1998284Mar 23, 1999354Aug 15, 2000638
-30.87%Jun 12, 2023201Mar 28, 2024463Feb 3, 2026664
-28.42%Nov 27, 2001164Jul 23, 2002122Jan 15, 2003286
-27.67%Jul 29, 2021294Sep 27, 202254Dec 13, 2022348

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Star Group, L.P. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Star Group, L.P. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for SGU, comparing it with other companies in the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry. Currently, SGU has a P/E ratio of 6.1. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for SGU compared to other companies in the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry. SGU currently has a PEG ratio of 0.4. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for SGU relative to other companies in the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry. Currently, SGU has a P/S ratio of 0.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for SGU in comparison with other companies in the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry. Currently, SGU has a P/B value of 1.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items