(SUI) Sun Communities - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US8666741041

SUI: Mobile Homes, Recreational Vehicles, Marinas

Naval Ravikant here, breaking down Sun Communities, Inc. for you. Established in 1975, this company went public in December 1993 and is now a prominent REIT listed on the NYSE under the ticker SUI. As of September 30, 2024, their portfolio spans 659 properties, including manufactured housing, RV parks, marinas, and UK-based assets. This translates to approximately 179,130 developed sites and 48,760 wet slips and dry storage spaces across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Whats interesting here is their strategic diversification. Theyre not just in one niche; theyre spread across multiple recession-resistant sectors. Manufactured housing is seeing growth due to its affordability, RV parks are benefiting from the rising demand for outdoor recreation, and marinas tap into the luxury boating market. Plus, their international presence in the U.K. adds a layer of geographic diversification, which can mitigate domestic market risks.

From a financial standpoint, Sun Communities has a market cap of $16.788 billion, with a P/E ratio of 67.93 and a forward P/E of 72.46. Their P/B ratio is 2.16, and the P/S ratio stands at 5.27. These metrics indicate a premium valuation, likely due to their consistent cash flows and the essential nature of their assets. For investors, this suggests a stable investment with potential for steady returns, though the higher valuation might mean limited upside in the short term.

For fund managers, Sun Communities offers exposure to alternative real estate sectors that are less correlated with traditional housing markets. Their diversified portfolio and strong operational platform make them a solid pick for those looking to balance risk and return in their real estate allocations. Check them out at https://www.suncommunities.com.

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SUI Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 16,788m
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Residential
GiC Sub-Industry Single-Family Residential REITs
IPO / Inception 1993-12-08

SUI Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -18.7%
Fundamental 9.71%
Dividend 59.6%
Rel. Strength Industry -13
Analysts 3.6/5
Fair Price Momentum 119.04 USD
Fair Price DCF 14.42 USD

SUI Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.98%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.46%
Annual Growth 5y 3.54%
Payout Consistency 93.4%

SUI Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 18.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 27.4%
Growth Correlation 5y -33.2%
CAGR 5y -3.75%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y -0.16
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.06
Alpha -5.14
Beta 0.04
Volatility 22.59%
Current Volume 470.9k
Average Volume 20d 678.7k
What is the price of SUI stocks?
As of February 19, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 126.10 with a total of 470,948 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.10%, over one month by -1.52%, over three months by +1.44% and over the past year by -0.69%.
Is Sun Communities a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Sun Communities is currently (February 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 9.71 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of SUI as of February 2025 is 119.04. This means that SUI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.6%.
Is SUI a buy, sell or hold?
Sun Communities has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.60. Therefor, it is recommend to hold SUI.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 7
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for SUI stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, SUI Sun Communities will be worth about 128.6 in February 2026. The stock is currently trading at 126.10. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +1.95%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 135.3 7.3%
Analysts Target Price 135.7 7.6%
ValueRay Target Price 128.6 2%