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

  • CQP had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CQP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CQP has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years CQP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
  • The Return On Equity of CQP (605.07%) is better than 98.56% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CQP is below the industry average of 22.53%.
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.
  • The Operating Margin of CQP (34.45%) is better than 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.
  • 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 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.
  • CQP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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.
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.
  • CQP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 34.21. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CQP underperforms 91.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 34.21
Debt/FCF 5.63
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.5
WACC7.45%
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.
  • 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: 68.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
  • 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!
  • The Revenue has been growing by 11.77% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 -5.39% 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-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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.96 indicates a correct valuation of CQP.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CQP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CQP is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.77, CQP is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.65, which indicates a correct valuation of CQP.
  • CQP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CQP is cheaper than 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.75, CQP is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.96
Fwd PE 15.65
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

  • CQP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CQP is valued a bit cheaper than 78.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.63
EV/EBITDA 10.49
CQP Per share dataCQP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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)0.74
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

  • The dividend of CQP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.72%!
  • 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.
  • CQP's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. 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 (4/30/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 67 -0.02 (-0.03%)

67.02

+1.29 (+1.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Industry Strength78.88
Industry Growth83.23
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners4.76%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change2.06%
Market Cap32.44B
Revenue(TTM)10.76B
Net Income(TTM)2.50B
Analysts44.76
Price Target60.61 (-9.56%)
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 12.96
Fwd PE 15.65
P/S 3.02
P/FCF 12.63
P/OCF 11.72
P/B 78.36
P/tB 78.36
EV/EBITDA 10.49
EPS(TTM)5.17
EY7.71%
EPS(NY)4.28
Fwd EY6.39%
FCF(TTM)5.31
FCFY7.92%
OCF(TTM)5.72
OCFY8.53%
SpS22.22
BVpS0.86
TBVpS0.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
Graham Number9.97451 (-85.12%)
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
WACC7.45%
ROIC/WACC2.5
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%.