CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CQP - US16411Q1013
51.43 USD
-0.58 (-1.12%)
CQP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CQP scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CQP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CQP was profitable.
In the past year CQP had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CQP has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CQP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.79%, CQP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CQP's Return On Invested Capital of 16.45% is amongst the best of the industry. CQP outperforms 93.84% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CQP is below the industry average of 21.53%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.79% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 16.45% |
ROA(3y)12.81%
ROA(5y)10.3%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)18.68%
ROIC(5y)15.3%
1.3 Margins
CQP has a better Profit Margin (20.04%) than 73.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 31.93%, CQP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
CQP has a Gross Margin (39.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CQP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.04% | ||
| GM | 39.92% |
OM growth 3Y11.45%
OM growth 5Y5.45%
PM growth 3Y15.45%
PM growth 5Y8.25%
GM growth 3Y11.12%
GM growth 5Y4.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CQP is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CQP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CQP remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CQP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of CQP is 5.76, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CQP, 5.76 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CQP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.76) than 61.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.05
WACC8.03%
2.3 Liquidity
CQP has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that CQP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CQP's Current ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CQP is outperformed by 81.99% of its industry peers.
CQP has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that CQP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.52, CQP is doing worse than 82.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CQP have decreased strongly by -13.29% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.56% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, CQP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.62% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.94% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.29%
EPS 3Y12.44%
EPS 5Y13.56%
EPS Q2Q%-4.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%29.62%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CQP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.53% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CQP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.98%
EPS Next 2Y1.69%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
EPS Next 5Y0.53%
Revenue Next Year34.27%
Revenue Next 2Y18.56%
Revenue Next 3Y9.44%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.51, which indicates a correct valuation of CQP.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CQP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CQP is cheaper than 60.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CQP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.53.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.70 indicates a reasonable valuation of CQP.
CQP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.04, CQP is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CQP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CQP is valued a bit cheaper than 77.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CQP does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
CQP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.33
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y1.69%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CQP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.13%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.15, CQP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, CQP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.13% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CQP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.15%!
CQP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
CQP pays out 102.00% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CQP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP102%
EPS Next 2Y1.69%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
NYSE:CQP (10/16/2025, 1:00:57 PM)
51.43
-0.58 (-1.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.64%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change7.37%
Market Cap24.89B
Analysts44.76
Price Target57.83 (12.44%)
Short Float %1.53%
Short Ratio6.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.13% |
Yearly Dividend4.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.15%
DP102%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.94%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.62%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.94%
Max EPS beat(4)9.95%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)16.97%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)19.1%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.41%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.2%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.59%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.7 | ||
| P/S | 2.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.92 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.32 |
EPS(TTM)4.11
EY7.99%
EPS(NY)4.39
Fwd EY8.54%
FCF(TTM)5.32
FCFY10.34%
OCF(TTM)5.76
OCFY11.21%
SpS20.57
BVpS-0.7
TBVpS-0.7
PEG (NY)6.33
PEG (5Y)0.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.79% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 20.82% | ||
| ROIC | 16.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.56% | ||
| OM | 31.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.04% | ||
| GM | 39.92% | ||
| FCFM | 25.85% |
ROA(3y)12.81%
ROA(5y)10.3%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)18.68%
ROIC(5y)15.3%
ROICexc(3y)19.35%
ROICexc(5y)15.95%
ROICexgc(3y)19.35%
ROICexgc(5y)15.95%
ROCE(3y)23.64%
ROCE(5y)19.37%
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.26%
ROICexcg growth 5Y12.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.29%
OM growth 3Y11.45%
OM growth 5Y5.45%
PM growth 3Y15.45%
PM growth 5Y8.25%
GM growth 3Y11.12%
GM growth 5Y4.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.76 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.68 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 128.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC2.05
Cap/Depr(3y)42.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.86%
Profit Quality(3y)152.04%
Profit Quality(5y)128.49%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.29%
EPS 3Y12.44%
EPS 5Y13.56%
EPS Q2Q%-4.21%
EPS Next Y1.98%
EPS Next 2Y1.69%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
EPS Next 5Y0.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%29.62%
Revenue Next Year34.27%
Revenue Next 2Y18.56%
Revenue Next 3Y9.44%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.75%
EBIT growth 3Y8.5%
EBIT growth 5Y10.67%
EBIT Next Year22.85%
EBIT Next 3Y6.31%
EBIT Next 5Y3.43%
FCF growth 1Y-31.18%
FCF growth 3Y19.65%
FCF growth 5Y67.1%
OCF growth 1Y-31.97%
OCF growth 3Y9.01%
OCF growth 5Y13.92%