CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CQP • US16411Q1013
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61.74 USD
-0.99 (-1.58%)
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This CQP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CQP Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CQP had positive earnings in the past year.
- CQP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CQP has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CQP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CQP's Return On Assets of 14.37% is amongst the best of the industry. CQP outperforms 93.78% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 605.07%, CQP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- CQP has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CQP outperforms 96.17% of its industry peers.
- CQP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.71%. This is below the industry average of 22.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.37% | ||
| ROE | 605.07% | ||
| ROIC | 18.61% |
ROA(3y)14.91%
ROA(5y)12.06%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.71%
ROIC(5y)17.18%
1.3 Margins
- CQP has a better Profit Margin (23.28%) than 82.30% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 34.45%, CQP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CQP has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of CQP (41.87%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CQP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 34.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.28% | ||
| GM | 41.87% |
OM growth 3Y20.59%
OM growth 5Y-0.05%
PM growth 3Y36.26%
PM growth 5Y6.13%
GM growth 3Y20.56%
GM growth 5Y-1.55%
2. CQP Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CQP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for CQP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CQP has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.63. This is a neutral value as CQP would need 5.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.63, CQP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 34.21 is on the high side and indicates that CQP has dependencies on debt financing.
- CQP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 34.21. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CQP underperforms 89.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 34.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.56
WACC7.27%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that CQP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.78, CQP is doing worse than 67.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- CQP has a Quick Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that CQP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.68, CQP is not doing good in the industry: 67.94% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. CQP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.65% over the past year.
- CQP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.48% yearly.
- CQP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.60%.
- CQP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.65%
EPS 3Y69.06%
EPS 5Y17.48%
EPS Q2Q%128.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.49%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%18.29%
3.2 Future
- CQP is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.53% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-17.15%
EPS Next 2Y-8.11%
EPS Next 3Y-6.8%
EPS Next 5Y-4.53%
Revenue Next Year5.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y0.69%
Revenue Next 5Y3.74%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. CQP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.94, the valuation of CQP can be described as reasonable.
- CQP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CQP is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.95, CQP is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.41, CQP is valued correctly.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CQP.
- CQP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CQP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CQP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CQP is cheaper than 79.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CQP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as CQP's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y-8.11%
EPS Next 3Y-6.8%
5. CQP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.21%, CQP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CQP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.26.
- CQP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.21% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CQP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.72%!
- CQP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 82.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CQP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of CQP has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP82.4%
EPS Next 2Y-8.11%
EPS Next 3Y-6.8%
CQP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:CQP (4/21/2026, 12:10:52 PM)
61.74
-0.99 (-1.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners4.76%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change2.06%
Market Cap29.89B
Revenue(TTM)10.76B
Net Income(TTM)2.50B
Analysts44.76
Price Target60.61 (-1.83%)
Short Float %1.61%
Short Ratio5.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.21% |
Yearly Dividend4.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.72%
DP82.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-09 2026-02-09 (0.055)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)43.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.09%
Max EPS beat(2)111.89%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)19.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.09%
Max EPS beat(4)111.89%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)13.7%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)38.92%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)8.16%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.57%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.69%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.46%
PT rev (1m)9.56%
PT rev (3m)6.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.41 | ||
| P/S | 2.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.8 | ||
| P/B | 72.19 | ||
| P/tB | 72.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.16 |
EPS(TTM)5.17
EY8.37%
EPS(NY)4.28
Fwd EY6.94%
FCF(TTM)5.31
FCFY8.6%
OCF(TTM)5.72
OCFY9.26%
SpS22.22
BVpS0.86
TBVpS0.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.68
Graham Number9.97451 (-83.84%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.37% | ||
| ROE | 605.07% | ||
| ROCE | 23.56% | ||
| ROIC | 18.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.83% | ||
| OM | 34.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.28% | ||
| GM | 41.87% | ||
| FCFM | 23.88% |
ROA(3y)14.91%
ROA(5y)12.06%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.71%
ROIC(5y)17.18%
ROICexc(3y)20.17%
ROICexc(5y)17.74%
ROICexgc(3y)20.17%
ROICexgc(5y)17.74%
ROCE(3y)24.95%
ROCE(5y)21.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.8%
OM growth 3Y20.59%
OM growth 5Y-0.05%
PM growth 3Y36.26%
PM growth 5Y6.13%
GM growth 3Y20.56%
GM growth 5Y-1.55%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 34.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 28.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 102.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC7.27%
ROIC/WACC2.56
Cap/Depr(3y)28.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.08%
Profit Quality(3y)108.37%
Profit Quality(5y)134.39%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.65%
EPS 3Y69.06%
EPS 5Y17.48%
EPS Q2Q%128.85%
EPS Next Y-17.15%
EPS Next 2Y-8.11%
EPS Next 3Y-6.8%
EPS Next 5Y-4.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.49%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%18.29%
Revenue Next Year5.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y0.69%
Revenue Next 5Y3.74%
EBIT growth 1Y12.99%
EBIT growth 3Y3.12%
EBIT growth 5Y11.71%
EBIT Next Year24.05%
EBIT Next 3Y6.96%
EBIT Next 5Y4.38%
FCF growth 1Y-8.71%
FCF growth 3Y-11.43%
FCF growth 5Y26.95%
OCF growth 1Y-6.74%
OCF growth 3Y-12.62%
OCF growth 5Y9.59%
CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP / CQP Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CQP stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CQP.
What is the valuation status of CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) stock?
CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CQP stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) is expected to decline by -17.15% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CQP stock?
The dividend rating of CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.4%.