CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CQP - US16411Q1013
52.31 USD
+0.26 (+0.5%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CQP. CQP was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CQP belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CQP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CQP was profitable.
CQP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CQP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CQP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CQP has a better Return On Assets (11.79%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
CQP has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CQP outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
CQP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.68%. This is below the industry average of 21.90%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 20.04%, CQP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
CQP has a better Operating Margin (31.93%) than 77.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 39.92%, CQP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CQP is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CQP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CQP (5.76) is better than 60.95% 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
A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that CQP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CQP has a Current ratio of 0.61. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CQP underperforms 81.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that CQP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CQP (0.52) is worse than 81.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CQP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.29%.
CQP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.56% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 10.62% in the past year. This is quite good.
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 Y1.79%
EPS Next 2Y1.74%
EPS Next 3Y2.71%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.73, the valuation of CQP can be described as correct.
CQP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CQP is cheaper than 63.81% of the companies in the same industry.
CQP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.89, which indicates a very decent valuation of CQP.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CQP is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CQP to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.73), we can say CQP is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CQP is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CQP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CQP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.1
PEG (5Y)0.94
EPS Next 2Y1.74%
EPS Next 3Y2.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CQP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.99%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.18, CQP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CQP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.99% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CQP grows each year by 12.15%, which is quite nice.
CQP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
102.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CQP. 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 2Y1.74%
EPS Next 3Y2.71%
NYSE:CQP (9/15/2025, 11:52:12 AM)
52.31
+0.26 (+0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap25.32B
Analysts45.45
Price Target57.83 (10.55%)
Short Float %1.73%
Short Ratio4.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.99% |
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)-0.67%
PT rev (3m)0.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.89 | ||
| P/S | 2.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.08 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.33 |
EPS(TTM)4.11
EY7.86%
EPS(NY)4.4
Fwd EY8.41%
FCF(TTM)5.32
FCFY10.17%
OCF(TTM)5.76
OCFY11.02%
SpS20.57
BVpS-0.7
TBVpS-0.7
PEG (NY)7.1
PEG (5Y)0.94
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 Y1.79%
EPS Next 2Y1.74%
EPS Next 3Y2.71%
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 Year24.5%
EBIT Next 3Y6.27%
EBIT Next 5Y3.57%
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%