Financial Analysis: SunocoCorp (NYSE:SUNC) & Ferrellgas Partners (OTCMKTS:FGPR)

Ferrellgas Partners (OTCMKTS:FGPR) and SunocoCorp (NYSE:SUNC) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Ferrellgas Partners and SunocoCorp’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ferrellgas Partners	-5.53%	N/A	-2.81%
SunocoCorp	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Ferrellgas Partners and SunocoCorp, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ferrellgas Partners	0	0	0	0	0.00
SunocoCorp	1	0	2	1	2.75

SunocoCorp has a consensus price target of $64.00, indicating a potential upside of 2.10%. Given SunocoCorp’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe SunocoCorp is more favorable than Ferrellgas Partners.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Ferrellgas Partners and SunocoCorp”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ferrellgas Partners	$1.50 billion	1.76	-$82.50 million	($0.85)	-32.00
SunocoCorp	$25.20 billion	0.13	N/A	N/A	N/A

SunocoCorp has higher revenue and earnings than Ferrellgas Partners.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.0% of Ferrellgas Partners shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Ferrellgas Partners shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.9% of SunocoCorp shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

SunocoCorp beats Ferrellgas Partners on 8 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Ferrellgas Partners

Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. distributes and sells propane and related equipment and supplies. The company transports propane to propane distribution locations, tanks on customers' premises, or to portable propane tanks delivered to retailers. It conducts its portable tank exchange operations under the Blue Rhino brand name through a network of independent and partnership-owned distribution outlets. In addition, the company's propane is primarily used for space heating, water heating, cooking, outdoor cooking using gas grills, crop drying, irrigation, weed control, and other propane fueled appliances; as an engine fuel for combustion engine vehicles and forklifts; and as a heating or energy source in manufacturing and drying processes. Further, it is involved in the sale of refined fuels; provision of common carrier services; and retail sale of propane appliances and related parts and fittings, as well as other retail propane related services and consumer products. The company serves residential, industrial/commercial, portable tank exchange, agricultural, wholesale, and other customers in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. As of July 31, 2023, the company operates through a network of 49 service centers and 803 service units for propane distribution locations. Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. was founded in 1939 and is based in Liberty, Missouri.

About SunocoCorp

Sunoco LP is an energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership. Sunoco LP is based in DALLAS.