(SUI) Sun Communities - Ratings and Ratios

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

MH Properties, RV Sites, Marina Properties, UK Properties, Residential Sites

SUI EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of SUI over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": -0.17407018644967, "2020-06": 0.61454204047569, "2020-09": 0.82694850792935, "2020-12": 0.072672420377301, "2021-03": 0.25878003696858, "2021-06": 1.0776092774309, "2021-09": 2.1176968670618, "2021-12": 1.2823681936041, "2022-03": 0.012942191544435, "2022-06": 0.6775, "2022-09": 1.4413680781759, "2022-12": 0.037360890302067, "2023-03": -0.25871857258719, "2023-06": -1.6823338735818, "2023-09": 0.97246963562753, "2023-12": -0.62834008097166, "2024-03": -0.1911532385466, "2024-06": 0.42118027485853, "2024-09": 2.3282258064516, "2024-12": -1.7301464919044, "2025-03": -0.30585516178737, "2025-06": 10.04347826087,

SUI Revenue

Revenue of SUI over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 307.952, 2020-06: 300.631, 2020-09: 397.89, 2020-12: 381.755, 2021-03: 442, 2021-06: 603.9, 2021-09: 684.3, 2021-12: 542.405, 2022-03: 548.5, 2022-06: 814.3, 2022-09: 932.6, 2022-12: 664.4, 2023-03: 639.8, 2023-06: 849.5, 2023-09: 987.8, 2023-12: 731.6, 2024-03: 468.6, 2024-06: 858.7, 2024-09: 934.4, 2024-12: 740.6, 2025-03: 465.8, 2025-06: 623.5,

Description: SUI Sun Communities

Sun Communities Inc (NYSE:SUI) is a fully integrated Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that specializes in owning and operating manufactured housing (MH), recreational vehicle (RV), and luxury lifestyle properties, including marinas, across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. With a history dating back to 1975 and a public listing since 1993, the company has established a significant presence in the industry.

As of March 31, 2025, Sun Communities boasts an extensive portfolio of 502 properties, encompassing approximately 174,850 developed sites. This diverse portfolio includes MH and RV properties, as well as UK properties, showcasing the companys adaptability and strategic expansion into various markets. Additionally, the company has a substantial presence in the marina sector, with 138 properties comprising around 48,790 wet slips and dry storage spaces, although these were classified under discontinued operations as of March 31, 2025.

To further analyze Sun Communities performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Funds From Operations (FFO) and Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) per share are crucial. FFO is a measure of a REITs operating performance, and AFFO further refines this by adjusting for certain non-cash items and capital expenditures. A review of these metrics would provide insight into the companys ability to generate cash and sustain its dividend payments. Moreover, metrics like occupancy rates, average revenue per user (ARPU), and same-site sales growth would offer a more nuanced understanding of the companys operational efficiency and revenue growth.

From a valuation perspective, Sun Communities price-to-FFO ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, and dividend yield are essential metrics. The price-to-FFO ratio helps assess whether the stock is overvalued or undervalued relative to its peers. The debt-to-equity ratio provides insight into the companys leverage and financial flexibility. A stable or increasing dividend yield can indicate the companys commitment to returning value to shareholders and its confidence in maintaining cash flows.

SUI Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 16,744m
Sub-Industry Single-Family Residential REITs
IPO / Inception 1993-12-08

SUI Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -15.4%
Fundamental 55.8%
Dividend Rating 74.6%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -19.8%
Analyst Rating 3.80 of 5

SUI Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 6.22%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.26%
Annual Growth 5y 3.54%
Payout Consistency 93.4%
Payout Ratio 59.2%

SUI Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 32.4%
Growth Correlation 12m 16%
Growth Correlation 5y -53.9%
CAGR 5y -1.32%
CAGR/Max DD 3y -0.04
CAGR/Mean DD 3y -0.08
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.08
Alpha -23.17
Beta 0.987
Volatility 24.44%
Current Volume 568.8k
Average Volume 20d 847.7k
Stop Loss 126.1 (-3%)
Signal -0.89

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5

Net Income (1.30b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 165.9m TTM)
FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.78pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 495.4% (prev -61.15%; Δ 556.5pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.06 (>3.0%) and CFO 807.1m <= Net Income 1.30b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-1.46b) to EBITDA (827.0m) ratio: -1.77 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 6.59 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (126.5m) change vs 12m ago 2.26% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 61.47% (prev 48.84%; Δ 12.63pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 18.20% (prev 17.91%; Δ 0.29pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 0.75 (EBITDA TTM 827.0m / Interest Expense TTM 311.2m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 5.81

(A) 1.02 = (Total Current Assets 16.15b - Total Current Liabilities 2.45b) / Total Assets 13.36b
(B) -0.18 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -2.38b / Total Assets 13.36b
(C) 0.02 = EBIT TTM 233.3m / Avg Total Assets 15.19b
(D) -0.42 = Book Value of Equity -2.33b / Total Liabilities 5.57b
Total Rating: 5.81 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 55.77

1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50
2. FCF Yield 4.12% = 2.06
3. FCF Margin 29.20% = 7.30
4. Debt/Equity 0.58 = 2.34
5. Debt/Ebitda 5.21 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC data missing
7. RoE 17.94% = 1.50
8. Rev. Trend -34.70% = -1.73
9. Rev. CAGR -13.62% = -2.27
10. EPS Trend 23.58% = 0.59
11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0

What is the price of SUI shares?

As of September 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 130.00 with a total of 568,800 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.53%, over one month by +2.19%, over three months by +6.45% and over the past year by -5.13%.

Is Sun Communities a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Sun Communities is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 55.77 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SUI is around 121.78 USD . This means that SUI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.32%.

Is SUI a buy, sell or hold?

Sun Communities has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.80. Therefor, it is recommend to hold SUI.
  • Strong Buy: 4
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 5
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the SUI price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 139.7 7.4%
Analysts Target Price 139.7 7.4%
ValueRay Target Price 137.2 5.5%

Last update: 2025-09-12 04:45

SUI Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 16.74b (16.74b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.46b USD (last quarter)
P/E Forward = 32.0513
P/S = 5.2048
P/B = 2.2174
P/EG = 8.1554
Beta = 0.858
Revenue TTM = 2.76b USD
EBIT TTM = 233.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 827.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 4.28b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 24.5m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 4.31b USD (Calculated: Short Term 24.5m + Long Term 4.28b)
Net Debt = -1.46b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 19.59b USD (16.74b + Debt 4.31b - CCE 1.46b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 0.75 (Ebit TTM 233.3m / Interest Expense TTM 311.2m)
FCF Yield = 4.12% (FCF TTM 807.1m / Enterprise Value 19.59b)
FCF Margin = 29.20% (FCF TTM 807.1m / Revenue TTM 2.76b)
Net Margin = 46.85% (Net Income TTM 1.30b / Revenue TTM 2.76b)
Gross Margin = 61.47% ((Revenue TTM 2.76b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.06b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -8.39 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 19.59b / Book Value Of Equity -2.33b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.35% (Interest Expense 58.2m / Debt 4.31b)
Taxrate = -49.16% (set to none) (-35.3m / 71.8m)
NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
Current Ratio = 6.59 (Total Current Assets 16.15b / Total Current Liabilities 2.45b)
Debt / Equity = 0.58 (Debt 4.31b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 7.41b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.21 (Net Debt -1.46b / EBITDA 827.0m)
Debt / FCF = 5.34 (Debt 4.31b / FCF TTM 807.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 7.22b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 9.69% (Net Income 1.30b, Total Assets 13.36b )
RoE = 17.94% (Net Income TTM 1.30b / Total Stockholder Equity 7.22b)
RoCE = 2.03% (Ebit 233.3m / (Equity 7.22b + L.T.Debt 4.28b))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT none, Invested Capital 13.79b, Ebit 233.3m)
WACC = unknown (E(16.74b)/V(21.05b) * Re(9.65%)) + (D(4.31b)/V(21.05b) * Rd(1.35%) * (1-Tc(none)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 65.65 | Cagr: 0.27%
Discount Rate = 9.65% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 73.52% ; FCFE base≈842.0m ; Y1≈887.5m ; Y5≈1.05b
Fair Price DCF = 111.1 (DCF Value 13.90b / Shares Outstanding 125.2m; 5y FCF grow 5.88% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -34.70 | Revenue CAGR: -13.62%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -10.66
EPS Correlation: 23.58 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 87.63

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