UGI (US:UGI) ZACKSยท2025-05-09 14:15Company Performance - UGI shares have increased by 12.8% over the past month and reached a new 52-week high of $35.41 [1] - Year-to-date, UGI has gained 23.7%, outperforming the Zacks Utilities sector's 6.4% and the Zacks Utility - Gas Distribution industry's -0.5% return [1] Earnings and Revenue - UGI has consistently exceeded earnings consensus estimates, reporting EPS of $2.21 against a consensus of $1.8 in its last earnings report [2] - For the current fiscal year, UGI is projected to earn $3.06 per share on revenues of $7.79 billion, reflecting a 0% change in EPS and a 7.98% increase in revenues [3] - The next fiscal year forecasts earnings of $3.12 per share on $8.59 billion in revenues, indicating a year-over-year change of 1.96% in EPS and 10.34% in revenues [3] Valuation Metrics - UGI's current trading metrics show a P/E ratio of 11.4X for the current fiscal year, below the peer industry average of 16.2X [7] - The stock trades at a trailing cash flow basis of 5.3X compared to the peer group's average of 8.5X, with a PEG ratio of 2.19 [7] Zacks Rank and Style Scores - UGI holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) due to rising earnings estimates, making it a suitable choice for investors [8] - The company has a Value Score of A, Growth Score of C, and Momentum Score of D, resulting in a VGM Score of B [6] Industry Comparison - The Utility - Gas Distribution industry is performing well, ranking in the top 14% of all industries, providing favorable conditions for UGI and its peers [11] - Southwest Gas Corporation (SWX), a competitor, has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and has shown strong earnings performance, indicating a competitive landscape [9][10]