Health score, competitive moat, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.
Sunoco LP, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the energy infrastructure and distribution of motor fuels in the United States. It operates in four segments: Fuel Distribution, Pipeline Systems, Refinery, and Terminals. The Fuel Distribution segment distributes motor fuels and other petroleum products, such as propane and lubricating oil to third-party dealers and distributors, independent operators of commission agent locations, other commercial consumers of motor fuel, and retail locations; and leases real estate properties. This segment also offers non-fuel products, including in-store merchandise and company-operated retail stores food services, as well as credit card processing, car washes, lottery, and other services. The Pipeline Systems segment includes an integrated pipeline and terminal network comprising refined product, crude oil, and ammonia pipelines and terminals. The Terminals segment operates transmix processing facilities and refined product terminals; and provides blending, additive injections, handling, and filtering services. The company was formerly known as Susser Petroleum Partners LP and changed its name to Sunoco LP in 2014. Sunoco LP was founded in 1960 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
Competitive analysis based on 50 quarters of fundamental data
Operating margins are positive at ~4.1% on average, but show some variability — pricing power may be sensitive to market conditions.
ROE is positive at ~15.0% on average, adequate but below the threshold typically associated with wide moats.
6 of the last 8 quarters generated positive FCF. The company generally funds itself but has occasional cash consumption quarters.
Revenue has grown modestly overall (~29.9%) but trajectory is uneven, suggesting a competitive or cyclical business.
Data-driven red flags and warnings across 50 quarters
Margins are stable or improving at ~4.5% — no sign of cost or pricing stress.
FCF/Net Income has dropped below 0.7x in 4 quarters — monitor for earnings quality deterioration.
D/E ratio is 1.7 — conservative capital structure with low financial risk.
Revenue is stable or growing over recent quarters — demand appears durable.
FCF turned negative in 2 of the last 8 quarters — occasional cash consumption.
Shares outstanding increased 28.0% — significant dilution, likely from stock compensation or capital raises.
as of March 2026
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