Star Group, L.P. (SGU) Cash Flow: Operating & Free Cash Flow

Star Group, L.P. (SGU) Cash Flow Statement

In fiscal 2025 (fiscal year ended Sep 30, 2025), Star Group, L.P. generated $70.95M of operating cash flow and spent $14.92M on capital expenditures. That left free cash flow of $56.03M, down 44.2% from $100.33M a year earlier, or 3.1% of revenue. It returned $41.71M to shareholders through $26.12M in dividends and $15.60M in share buybacks.

Star Group, L.P. Cash Flow Statement Analysis

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Cash flow statement showing operating, investing, and financing activities for Star Group, L.P. (SGU) - Annual data in millions USD
Breakdown	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2021	FY 2020	FY 2019	FY 2018	FY 2017
Period ending	Sep 2025	Sep 2024	Sep 2023	Sep 2022	Sep 2021	Sep 2020	Sep 2019	Sep 2018	Sep 2017
Operating Activities
Net Income	73.50	35.22	31.95	35.29	87.74	55.92	17.64	55.51	26.90
Depreciation & Amortization	36.42	32.48	33.43	33.55	34.46	35.62	33.93	32.86	29.16
Deferred Income Tax	8.53	-3.99	-0.50	-3.18	11.36	-3.54	-5.13	14.69	10.13
Change in Working Capital	-37.16	20.20	47.04	-54.45	-28.29	75.75	16.28	-33.43	-44.59
Change in Accounts Receivable	-14.01	11.27	15.57	-43.46	-15.17	34.37	10.14	-37.15	-19.84
Change in Inventory	-3.23	18.48	26.99	-21.11	-11.47	14.59	-6.31	4.18	-10.60
Change in Accounts Payable	1.59	-3.93	-13.82	12.04	6.94	-3.20	-2.92	9.70	2.17
Change in Other Working Capital	-3.82	-5.62	18.31	-1.92	-8.59	30.00	15.37	-10.16	-16.31
Other Operating Activities	-3.82	27.06	11.74	19.52	-36.39	11.92	34.65	-12.17	-0.55
Net Cash from Operating Activities	70.95	110.98	123.66	33.91	68.88	175.67	97.38	57.46	21.06
Investing Activities
Capital Expenditures	-14.92	-10.65	-9.01	-18.70	-15.08	-14.13	-11.30	-13.59	-12.16
Acquisitions	-88.14	-49.38	-19.80	-13.12	-40.71	-4.23	-60.90	-16.92	-43.30
Purchases of Investments	-2.60	-1.67	-2.55	-1.80	-1.05	-10.42	-11.06	-35.24	-11.65
Other Investing Activities	5.81	0.52	3.16	-1.80	6.52	0.63	1.10	0.50	0.73
Net Cash from Investing Activities	-99.85	-61.19	-28.20	-32.63	-50.33	-28.14	-82.17	-65.25	-66.38
Financing Activities
Debt Repayment	-96.36	61.27	-36.54	-110.50	-4.38	-30.50	52.50	25.20	-16.20
Common Stock Repurchased	-15.60	-11.09	-4.48	-30.82	-42.82	-38.43	-51.35	-26.71	0.00
Dividends Paid	-26.12	-25.04	-23.74	-23.19	-23.45	-24.45	-25.59	-25.60	-24.32
Other Financing Activities	-1.03	-2.79	-0.14	-4.69	-0.04	-2.13	-0.40	-3.02	-0.64
Net Cash from Financing Activities	-63.75	22.35	-64.89	8.57	-70.70	-95.52	-24.85	-30.14	-41.16
Summary
Net Change in Cash	-92.65	72.14	30.57	9.85	-52.14	52.01	-9.63	-37.93	-86.48
Cash at Beginning of Period	117.59	45.44	14.87	5.02	57.16	5.15	14.78	52.71	139.19
Cash at End of Period	24.93	117.59	45.44	14.87	5.02	57.16	5.15	14.78	52.71
Free Cash Flow	56.03	100.33	114.65	15.21	53.79	161.54	86.08	43.87	8.89
Supplemental Disclosures
Interest Paid	19.24	15.21	17.81	10.08	8.93	-	-	-	-
Income Taxes Paid	21.96	17.13	15.13	17.12	21.94	-	-	-	-

Source: Company financial statements from annual and quarterly filings. Data as of Jun 30, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions About Star Group, L.P. Cash Flow

What is Star Group, L.P.'s free cash flow?

Star Group, L.P. generated free cash flow of $56.03M in fiscal 2025 (fiscal year ended Sep 30, 2025), operating cash flow of $70.95M minus $14.92M of capital expenditures. That was down 44.2% from $100.33M a year earlier. Free cash flow equaled 3.1% of revenue.

How much does Star Group, L.P. spend on capital expenditures?

Star Group, L.P. spent $14.92M on capital expenditures in fiscal 2025, compared with $10.65M a year earlier. That equals 21.0% of operating cash flow.

Does Star Group, L.P. pay dividends or buy back shares?

Yes. In fiscal 2025 Star Group, L.P. returned $26.12M in dividends and $15.60M in share buybacks to shareholders, according to its cash flow statement.

What is free cash flow?

Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital expenditures. It is the cash a company has left for dividends, buybacks, debt repayment or acquisitions after funding its operations and investment. Full definition