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.
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.
- 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
- CQP has a Return On Assets of 14.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CQP outperforms 93.78% of its industry peers.
- CQP has a Return On Equity of 605.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CQP outperforms 98.09% of its industry peers.
- CQP's Return On Invested Capital of 18.61% is amongst the best of the industry. CQP outperforms 96.17% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CQP is below the industry average of 23.10%.
| 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 81.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
- CQP has a Operating Margin of 34.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CQP outperforms 80.86% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CQP has remained more or less at the same level.
- CQP has a Gross Margin (41.87%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CQP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CQP (34.21) is worse than 89.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 34.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.55
WACC7.31%
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: 67.94% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that CQP may have some problems paying 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
- 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.
- CQP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.48% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 23.60% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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.
- CQP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.49%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-7.09%
EPS Next 5Y-4.53%
Revenue Next Year4.83%
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.
4. CQP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.28, the valuation of CQP can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CQP is valued a bit cheaper than 78.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- CQP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.89, which indicates a correct valuation of CQP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CQP is valued a bit cheaper than 67.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.68. CQP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CQP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 77.99% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CQP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CQP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CQP's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.09% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.7
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-7.09%
5. CQP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CQP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.91%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, CQP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CQP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CQP grows each year by 8.72%, which is quite nice.
- 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-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-7.09%
CQP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
63.51
-1.66 (-2.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners4.76%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change2.06%
Market Cap30.74B
Revenue(TTM)10.76B
Net Income(TTM)2.50B
Analysts44.76
Price Target58.3 (-8.2%)
Short Float %1.82%
Short Ratio5.92
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% |
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)5.39%
PT rev (3m)2.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.89 | ||
| P/S | 2.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.11 | ||
| P/B | 74.26 | ||
| P/tB | 74.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.25 |
EPS(TTM)5.17
EY8.14%
EPS(NY)4.27
Fwd EY6.72%
FCF(TTM)5.31
FCFY8.36%
OCF(TTM)5.72
OCFY9%
SpS22.22
BVpS0.86
TBVpS0.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.7
Graham Number9.97
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
WACC7.31%
ROIC/WACC2.55
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-17.49%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-7.09%
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 Year4.83%
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 Year25.17%
EBIT Next 3Y5.72%
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 -17.49% 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%.