CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CQP • US16411Q1013

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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.

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1. CQP Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CQP was profitable.
  • In the past year CQP had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CQP has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CQP had a positive operating cash flow.
CQP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCQP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CQP (14.37%) is better than 93.78% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 605.07%, CQP belongs to the best 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 22.52%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CQP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCQP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200 -200 400 -400 600

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 23.28%, CQP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CQP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 34.45%, CQP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CQP's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of CQP (41.87%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CQP has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
CQP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCQP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. CQP Health Analysis

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.
  • CQP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CQP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CQP Yearly Shares OutstandingCQP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
CQP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCQP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CQP is 5.63, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CQP, 5.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.63, CQP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.03% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 34.21, CQP is doing worse than 91.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 34.21
Debt/FCF 5.63
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.51
WACC7.43%
CQP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCQP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CQP has a Current 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 Current ratio value of 0.78, CQP is not doing good in the industry: 69.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • CQP's Quick ratio of 0.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CQP is outperformed by 68.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.68
CQP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCQP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. CQP Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CQP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.65%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past years, CQP shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.48% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, CQP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CQP will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -5.39% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CQP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.15%
EPS Next 2Y-8.11%
EPS Next 3Y-6.8%
EPS Next 5Y-5.39%
Revenue Next Year5.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.35%
Revenue Next 3Y0.69%
Revenue Next 5Y3.74%

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 decreasing.
CQP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCQP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B
CQP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCQP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 2 -2 4 -4 6

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4. CQP Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.71, CQP is valued correctly.
  • 78.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CQP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • CQP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.35 indicates a correct valuation of CQP.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CQP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CQP is cheaper than 60.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.68. CQP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.71
Fwd PE 15.35
CQP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCQP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CQP.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.38
EV/EBITDA 10.29
CQP Per share dataCQP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of CQP may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • CQP's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.80% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y-8.11%
EPS Next 3Y-6.8%

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5. CQP Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.07%, CQP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • CQP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.21.
  • CQP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.07%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CQP grows each year by 8.72%, which is quite nice.
  • CQP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CQP Yearly Dividends per shareCQP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCQP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B
CQP Dividend Payout.CQP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CQP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CQP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP

NYSE:CQP (4/29/2026, 8:05:33 PM)

After market: 65.5 -0.23 (-0.35%)

65.73

+1.79 (+2.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Industry Strength77.64
Industry Growth84.47
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners4.76%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change2.06%
Market Cap31.82B
Revenue(TTM)10.76B
Net Income(TTM)2.50B
Analysts44.76
Price Target60.61 (-7.79%)
Short Float %1.31%
Short Ratio4.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.07%
Yearly Dividend4.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.72%
DP82.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-09
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)2.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.71
Fwd PE 15.35
P/S 2.96
P/FCF 12.38
P/OCF 11.49
P/B 76.85
P/tB 76.85
EV/EBITDA 10.29
EPS(TTM)5.17
EY7.87%
EPS(NY)4.28
Fwd EY6.52%
FCF(TTM)5.31
FCFY8.07%
OCF(TTM)5.72
OCFY8.7%
SpS22.22
BVpS0.86
TBVpS0.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.73
Graham Number9.97451 (-84.83%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC7.43%
ROIC/WACC2.51
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-5.39%
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 5 / 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%.