Superior Plus Corp. (TSE:SPB)
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
C$7.50
â–²(19.43% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/23/26
The score is driven by solid 2025 cash flow and improved operating momentum, but is constrained by high leverage and a weak technical trend (price below major moving averages). Valuation is also a drag due to a very high P/E, while the earnings call was mixed with modest 2026 growth guidance but a downgraded multi-year outlook and delayed transformation benefits.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Superior Plus produced materially stronger operating and free cash flow in 2025 versus 2024, showing the business can convert operations into cash. Durable FCF supports debt paydown, maintenance capex, and measured buybacks, improving financial flexibility over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
High leverage
Leverage is a structural constraint: year-end 2025 debt increased materially and reported leverage (~4.0x) limits balance sheet flexibility. Elevated debt raises refinancing, covenant and liquidity risks, reducing capacity for growth investments or aggressive buybacks if cash flow weakens.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
Superior Plus produced materially stronger operating and free cash flow in 2025 versus 2024, showing the business can convert operations into cash. Durable FCF supports debt paydown, maintenance capex, and measured buybacks, improving financial flexibility over the next 2–6 months.
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Superior Plus (SPB) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$1.60B
Dividend Yield2.54%
Average Volume (3M)554.97K
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.8
Beta (1Y)-0.03
Revenue Growth6.58%
EPS Growth9.33%
CountryCA
Employees4,261
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryRegulated Gas
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.37
Shares Outstanding215,498,000
10 Day Avg. Volume527,723
30 Day Avg. Volume554,972
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.09
Price to Book (P/B)1.98
Price to Sales (P/S)0.64
P/FCF Ratio7.33
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$7.90Price Target Upside25.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)0.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$2.50B
Superior Plus Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Superior Plus Corp. engages in the energy distribution business. It operates through two segments, U.S. Propane Distribution and Canadian Propane Distribution. The U.S. Propane Distribution segment distributes and sells propane, heating oil, and o...
How the Company Makes Money
Superior Plus primarily makes money by purchasing propane in bulk from upstream suppliers and selling and delivering it to end customers at a margin, with revenue influenced by delivered volumes, customer mix, and the spread between procurement co...
Superior Plus Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 19, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 19, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: the company delivered modest consolidated EBITDA growth, materially improved per-share metrics via aggressive buybacks, reduced capex and costs, and achieved operational wins (record Certarus volumes, new hubs/contracts). However, significant headwinds remain — primarily CNG wellsite pricing pressure (a reported $40M impact), a downgraded multi-year growth outlook (3-year CAGR trimmed to ~2%), and execution challenges in propane delivery that delayed realization of transformation benefits (Superior Delivers timeline extended to three years). Management retains confidence in the long-term plan but acknowledges near-term revenue/EBITDA pressure and extended timelines.Positive Updates
Modest Consolidated EBITDA Growth
Full year adjusted EBITDA was $463.5M, up ~2% versus prior year; Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $161.9M, up 2% year-over-year.
Negative Updates
CNG Pricing Pressure and Gross Margin Headwind
Wellsite pricing deterioration created roughly a $40M gross margin headwind in 2025. Certarus full-year adjusted EBITDA declined ~4% to $142.5M; Q4 CNG EBITDA was $34.3M, down 13% YoY.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Modest Consolidated EBITDA Growth
Full year adjusted EBITDA was $463.5M, up ~2% versus prior year; Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $161.9M, up 2% year-over-year.
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Company Guidance
Management guided 2026 consolidated adjusted EBITDA to grow roughly 2% year-over-year, driven by propane growth of about 3–8% (assuming warmer weather in line with the 5‑year average) and a Superior Delivers contribution of ~US$50M in 2026 (up from ~US$16.2M in 2025), while Certarus (CNG) is expected to see adjusted EBITDA decline about 4–9% for the year (with the hit occurring in Q1 — Q1 EBITDA forecast flat to Q4‑25 or down ~30–35% vs Q1‑25, then growth in the next three quarters); 2026 capex (including lease additions) is ~US$160M (vs ~US$140M in 2025), year‑end 2025 leverage was 4.0x (management targets ~3.8x–3.5x toward 2027 depending on buybacks vs debt repayment), share repurchases may be reduced to ~US$50–100M in 2026 as capital shifts toward partly preparing to redeem the US$260M convertible preferred in mid‑2027 (conversion price ≈ CAD12; potential ~30M share dilution if not redeemed), the prior 3‑year EBITDA CAGR outlook was cut to ~2% (2024–2027) from ~8%, the US$75M Superior Delivers run‑rate is now expected to be fully realized in 2028, and the prior US$1.00–1.10 free cash flow target has been pushed out.Superior Plus Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
66
Positive
Balance Sheet
48
Neutral
Cash Flow
73
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 2.50B | 2.27B | 2.53B | 2.52B | 1.88B |
| Gross Profit | 1.06B | 972.74M | 965.10M | 708.68M | 557.74M |
| EBITDA | 466.53M | 372.80M | 428.57M | 151.51M | 300.51M |
| Net Income | 61.86M | -35.03M | 38.85M | -83.84M | 143.43M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 3.58B | 3.69B | 5.17B | 4.48B | 3.56B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 23.76M | 60.38M | 48.30M | 58.40M | 81.00M |
| Total Debt | 1.97B | 1.87B | 2.48B | 2.15B | 1.63B |
| Total Liabilities | 2.52B | 2.54B | 3.40B | 3.02B | 2.25B |
| Stockholders Equity | 805.53M | 885.80M | 1.43B | 1.11B | 983.60M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 218.15M | 113.70M | 349.80M | 131.40M | 126.90M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 334.66M | 274.10M | 550.00M | 248.70M | 232.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -96.56M | -142.10M | -467.10M | -632.10M | 172.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -231.08M | -144.70M | -99.70M | 410.90M | -399.60M |
Superior Plus Technical Analysis
Negative
6.28
Price Trends
6.77
Negative
6.94
Negative
7.19
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.12
Positive
33.26
Neutral
11.83
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:SPB, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 6.28 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 6.61, below the 50-day MA of 6.77, and below the 200-day MA of 7.19, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.12 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 33.26 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 11.83 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TSE:SPB.
Superior Plus Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Neutral | C$15.51B | 16.39 | 9.01% | 2.99% | -0.68% | 49.61% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
58 Neutral | C$13.14B | 97.60 | 1.74% | 4.33% | -0.94% | 25.64% | |
54 Neutral | C$1.60B | 25.84 | 6.95% | 2.54% | 6.58% | 9.33% | |
54 Neutral | C$6.84B | 42.21 | 3.20% | 3.62% | 7.75% | 11.25% | |
51 Neutral | C$5.05B | -37.36 | -8.84% | 1.46% | -11.00% | -227.07% | |
51 Neutral | C$6.66B | 25.55 | 3.88% | 4.32% | -4.72% | 96.98% |
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Superior Plus Corporate Events
Financial DisclosuresShareholder Meetings
Superior Plus Sets Date for Q1 2026 Results and Virtual AGM
Neutral
Apr 1, 2026
Superior Plus Corp. will release its 2026 first quarter financial results after markets close on May 13, 2026, followed by a conference call and webcast on May 14 to discuss the quarter’s performance. The webcast will be accessible live and ...
Business Operations and StrategyDividends
Superior Plus Maintains Payout With Q1 2026 Dividend Declaration
Positive
Feb 20, 2026
Superior Plus Corp. has declared a quarterly dividend of CAD $0.045 per common share for the first quarter of 2026, payable on April 15 to shareholders of record as of March 31. The announcement maintains the company’s annualized cash divide...
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