CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CQP - US16411Q1013
54.4 USD
+0.12 (+0.22%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CQP. CQP was compared to 208 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.
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 Return On Assets of 11.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CQP outperforms 91.35% of its industry peers.
CQP's Return On Invested Capital of 15.91% is amongst the best of the industry. CQP outperforms 94.71% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CQP is below the industry average of 21.28%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 15.91% |
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 18.04%, CQP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.12% of the companies in the same industry.
CQP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CQP (29.58%) is better than 73.08% of its industry peers.
CQP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CQP has a Gross Margin of 37.30%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CQP outperforms 47.60% of its industry peers.
CQP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.04% | ||
| GM | 37.3% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CQP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CQP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, CQP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of CQP is 5.83, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CQP, 5.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CQP (5.83) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.02
WACC7.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that CQP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CQP (0.66) is worse than 74.04% of its industry peers.
CQP has a Quick Ratio of 0.66. 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 0.57, CQP is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CQP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -17.28%.
Measured over the past years, CQP shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.56% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 15.43% in the past year. This is quite good.
CQP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.28%
EPS 3Y12.44%
EPS 5Y13.56%
EPS Q2Q%-25.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%16.98%
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 0.36% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.25%
EPS Next 2Y0.9%
EPS Next 3Y0.32%
EPS Next 5Y0.36%
Revenue Next Year26.93%
Revenue Next 2Y15.94%
Revenue Next 3Y10.7%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.20 indicates a correct valuation of CQP.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CQP.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CQP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.87), we can say CQP is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.57, the valuation of CQP can be described as correct.
CQP's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CQP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CQP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
CQP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CQP is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CQP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y0.9%
EPS Next 3Y0.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CQP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.96%, which is a nice return.
CQP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.96.
CQP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CQP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.15%!
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
109.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CQP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CQP is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP109.95%
EPS Next 2Y0.9%
EPS Next 3Y0.32%
NYSE:CQP (1/6/2026, 12:04:00 PM)
54.4
+0.12 (+0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.6%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change5.15%
Market Cap26.33B
Revenue(TTM)10.31B
Net Income(TTM)1.86B
Analysts44.76
Price Target56.97 (4.72%)
Short Float %1.7%
Short Ratio4.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.96% |
Yearly Dividend4.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.15%
DP109.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.09%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.94%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.09%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.62%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)8.22%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)32.71%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.27%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.16%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.78%
PT rev (1m)-0.89%
PT rev (3m)-1.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.57 | ||
| P/S | 2.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.55 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.95 |
EPS(TTM)3.83
EY7.04%
EPS(NY)4.33
Fwd EY7.95%
FCF(TTM)5.23
FCFY9.62%
OCF(TTM)5.7
OCFY10.47%
SpS21.3
BVpS-0.72
TBVpS-0.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.05
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 20.14% | ||
| ROIC | 15.91% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.04% | ||
| OM | 29.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.04% | ||
| GM | 37.3% | ||
| FCFM | 24.56% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.26%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 32.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC2.02
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)-17.28%
EPS 3Y12.44%
EPS 5Y13.56%
EPS Q2Q%-25.93%
EPS Next Y-7.25%
EPS Next 2Y0.9%
EPS Next 3Y0.32%
EPS Next 5Y0.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%16.98%
Revenue Next Year26.93%
Revenue Next 2Y15.94%
Revenue Next 3Y10.7%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.57%
EBIT growth 3Y8.5%
EBIT growth 5Y10.67%
EBIT Next Year19.76%
EBIT Next 3Y6.71%
EBIT Next 5Y3.4%
FCF growth 1Y-30.34%
FCF growth 3Y19.65%
FCF growth 5Y67.1%
OCF growth 1Y-29.31%
OCF growth 3Y9.01%
OCF growth 5Y13.92%
CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP / CQP 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 4 / 10 to CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CQP stock?
CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) is 14.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -75.67.
Can you provide the financial health for CQP stock?
The financial health rating of CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) is 3 / 10.