Suburban Propane Partners L.P. (SPH) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 55/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-03, Suburban Propane Partners L.P. (NYSE: SPH) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $17.96 (+0.62% 1D, market cap $1.20B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, SPH ranks #442 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Specialty Stores), SPH carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.2x, gross margin of 60.6%, and ROIC of 8.4%. By comparison, WINA (Winmark Corporation) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 24.5x, ROIC 84.5%, cap $1.02B) and SVV (Savers Value Village Inc.) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E 64.5x, ROIC 9.3%, cap $1.44B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SPH leads on earnings multiple (11.2x) while WINA leads on capital efficiency (84.5% ROIC).
Per SPH's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-27, CIK 0001005210), Suburban Propane Partners L.P. generated $1.43B in revenue (+7.9% YoY), $106.6M in net income, and $114.3M in free cash flow against $2.40B in total assets and $1.32B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 8% FCF Margin ($114.3M FCF) & 60.6% Gross Margin
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (61.2) create a -12 pt regime headwind
Even with a 55/100 (D+) score, SPH faces multiple-compression risk if 11.2x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($17.24) or 200D SMA ($18.72) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($17.72) toward Bear Floor ($13.82).
Suburban Propane Partners L.P. (SPH) advanced +0.62% to $17.96, trading at 38% of its 52-week range ($16.25 – $20.8). Stretched risk/reward at 11x P/E (8% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +7.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Suburban Propane Partners L.P. (SPH) ranks #442 by composite RQD confidence (55/100, grade D+) and #489 by equity capitalization ($1.20B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SPH leads on earnings valuation at 11.2x trailing P/E, while WINA leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 84.5% ROIC and 96.0% gross margin. WINA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 63/100 (C) compared with SPH at 55/100 (D+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPH
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Suburban Propane Partners L.P. | D+ | 55/100 | 11.2x | 60.6% | 8.4% | +0.62% | $1.20B | Benchmark Subject |
| WINA Winmark Corporation | C | 63/100 | 24.5x | 96.0% | 84.5% | -0.41% | $1.02B | /wina-vs-sph → |
| SVV Savers Value Village Inc. | D- | 42/100 | 64.5x | — | 9.3% | -1.59% | $1.44B | /svv-vs-sph → |
| REAL The RealReal Inc. | D- | 40/100 | — | 74.6% | -27.4% | +5.37% | $1.49B | /real-vs-sph → |
| RERE ATRenew Inc. (every three of which representing two ) (Class A) | D- | 36/100 | 18.8x | — | 14.7% | -5.34% | $855.1M | /rere-vs-sph → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-27), Suburban Propane Partners L.P. (SPH) reported GAAP revenue of $1.43B (+7.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.33B , and +0.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $106.6M, operating cash flow of $186.3M, and free cash flow of $114.3M (+13.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, SPH closed FY2025 with $2.40B in total assets against $1.32B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.27, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-09-27 | $1.43B | $106.6M | $186.3M | $114.3M | $2.40B | $1.32B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-28 | $1.33B | $74.2M | $160.6M | $101.2M | $2.38B | $1.30B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-30 | $1.43B | $123.8M | $225.2M | $225.2M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-03, Suburban Propane Partners L.P. (NYSE: SPH) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $17.96 (+0.62% 1D, market cap $1.20B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, SPH ranks #442 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Specialty Stores), SPH carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.2x, gross margin of 60.6%, and ROIC of 8.4%. By comparison, WINA (Winmark Corporation) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 24.5x, ROIC 84.5%, cap $1.02B) and SVV (Savers Value Village Inc.) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E 64.5x, ROIC 9.3%, cap $1.44B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SPH leads on earnings multiple (11.2x) while WINA leads on capital efficiency (84.5% ROIC).
Per SPH's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-27, CIK 0001005210), Suburban Propane Partners L.P. generated $1.43B in revenue (+7.9% YoY), $106.6M in net income, and $114.3M in free cash flow against $2.40B in total assets and $1.32B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
SPH last traded at $17.96 (+0.62% on volume of 201,270 shares), positioning the stock +4.18% above its 50-day simple moving average ($17.24) and -4.06% below its 200-day simple moving average ($18.72). Across its 52-week range of $16.25 to $20.80, SPH sits at the 37.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 61.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.3% ($17.37 to $18.55).
Why SPH Stock advanced +0.62% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 11x P/E (8% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, SPH scores 54 out of 100, a letter grade of D+, with the verdict label "Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20 (ROIC 8.4%; FCF yield 9.6%); Whale 13F Flow 9/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 17/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 8/20 (beta 1.0; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 10/20 (Altman Z 1.27; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 2.11).
Read together, the pillars show the strongest contribution from insider activity, while the weakest are macro fit and institutional flow. The forensic inputs flag balance-sheet strain: a 1.27 Altman Z and 2.11 Debt/Equity sit well inside the range that makes leverage a central valuation consideration, even though the Piotroski score of 7/9 indicates a relatively healthy set of operating-quality signals. The FCF yield of 9.6% is a meaningful cash-generation figure, but it has to be weighed against the debt load. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on cash conversion and insider buying; the downside case rests on leverage, modest whale support, and a beta of 1.0 that offers no defensive cushion. The valuation (P/E 11.2 TTM, EV/EBITDA 9.4) is undemanding on the surface, but the rating frames that discount as reflecting weak fundamentals rather than a clear mispricing.
Suburban Propane Partners L.P. is listed on the NYSE and classified under Consumer Discretionary, Other Specialty Stores, per the SEC financials profile. Per the source profile, the company operates within this classification with a market capitalization of $1.2B. Specific products, customers, and revenue mix are not detailed in the source data beyond the sector and industry labels. Gross margin is 60.6% and operating margin is 14.4% per the market data section.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $1432.5M | $206.3M | $106.6M | N/A | $114.3M | $1.3M | $1322.5M |
| FY 2024 | $1327.2M | $171.2M | $74.2M | N/A | $101.2M | $4.4M | $1302.8M |
| FY 2023 | $1429.2M | $206.8M | $123.8M | N/A | $225.2M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $1327.2M in FY 2024 to $1432.5M in FY 2025, and net income rose from $74.2M to $106.6M over the same span. Net margin is 7.4% per the market data section. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 8.4%, Altman Z-Score is 1.27, and Piotroski F-Score is 7/9. Cash reported at $1.3M against debt of $1322.5M in FY 2025 indicates a highly leveraged balance-sheet posture, consistent with the Debt/Equity of 2.11 in the rating inputs.
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependency mapping is therefore not available in source data. Sector classification (Consumer Discretionary, Other Specialty Stores) is the only sector-level context provided. Investors should monitor how the distribution-rate change and the rising short interest interact with the company's leverage, since the source data does not quantify any second-order supplier or customer linkage.
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Welcome to the SPH (Suburban Propane Partners L.P.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 54/100 (Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Other Specialty Stores. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SPH, but look at what you are paying: 11.2x trailing P/E with 60.6% gross margins. Unless Suburban Propane Partners L.P. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SPH, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Other Specialty Stores and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $17.85 (52-wk range $16.25 - $20.80), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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