USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:USAC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US90290N1090
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to USAC. USAC was compared to 58 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While USAC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. USAC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. Finally USAC also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
USAC had positive earnings in the past year.
USAC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
USAC had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years USAC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
USAC has a Return On Assets (2.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 101.70%, USAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.81%, USAC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for USAC is below the industry average of 8.40%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.79%) for USAC is below the current ROIC(8.81%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.23% | ||
| ROE | 101.7% | ||
| ROIC | 8.81% |
ROA(3y)-0.44%
ROA(5y)-4.68%
ROE(3y)-0.19%
ROE(5y)-16.02%
ROIC(3y)5.79%
ROIC(5y)5.18%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.73%, USAC is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Operating Margin of USAC (31.43%) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
USAC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
USAC has a better Gross Margin (66.84%) than 98.28% of its industry peers.
USAC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.73% | ||
| GM | 66.84% |
OM growth 3Y5.58%
OM growth 5Y14.04%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.4%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
USAC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, USAC has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for USAC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, USAC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
USAC has a debt to FCF ratio of 53.46. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as USAC would need 53.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of USAC (53.46) is worse than 62.07% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 41.14 is on the high side and indicates that USAC has dependencies on debt financing.
USAC's Debt to Equity ratio of 41.14 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. USAC is outperformed by 94.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 41.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 53.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.01%
2.3 Liquidity
USAC has a Current Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that USAC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
USAC's Current ratio of 1.43 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. USAC is outperformed by 75.86% of its industry peers.
USAC has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that USAC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.63, USAC is doing worse than 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 6000.00% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 14.60% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, USAC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6000%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%44.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.6%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y7.68%
Sales Q2Q%10.54%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 165.18% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, USAC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1095.44%
EPS Next 2Y290.44%
EPS Next 3Y165.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.59%
Revenue Next 2Y17.45%
Revenue Next 3Y12.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 42.33, which means the current valuation is very expensive for USAC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, USAC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.52% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.96, USAC is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.20 indicates a rather expensive valuation of USAC.
USAC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. USAC is more expensive than 70.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.11. USAC is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
USAC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. USAC is more expensive than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
USAC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. USAC is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 63.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
USAC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
USAC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
USAC's earnings are expected to grow with 165.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y290.44%
EPS Next 3Y165.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
USAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.22%, which is a nice return.
USAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.32. USAC pays more dividend than 98.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.29, USAC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.22% |
5.2 History
The dividend of USAC has a limited annual growth rate of 4.26%.
USAC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
USAC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
USAC pays out 420.62% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of USAC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP420.62%
EPS Next 2Y290.44%
EPS Next 3Y165.18%
USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP
NYSE:USAC (1/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
After market: 25.82 0 (0%)25.82
+0.28 (+1.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.76%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.23%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap3.02B
Analysts50.91
Price Target25.7 (-0.46%)
Short Float %2.21%
Short Ratio5.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.22% |
Yearly Dividend2.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
DP420.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-36.51%
Max EPS beat(2)23%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-80.39%
Max EPS beat(4)70.18%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-73.35%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-69%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-54.61%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.64%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.6%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.3%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)56.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.2 | ||
| P/S | 3.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 63.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.98 | ||
| P/B | 49.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.09 |
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY2.36%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY4.13%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY1.57%
OCF(TTM)2.59
OCFY10.02%
SpS7.94
BVpS0.53
TBVpS-1.38
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.23% | ||
| ROE | 101.7% | ||
| ROCE | 11.15% | ||
| ROIC | 8.81% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.63% | ||
| OM | 31.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.73% | ||
| GM | 66.84% | ||
| FCFM | 5.1% |
ROA(3y)-0.44%
ROA(5y)-4.68%
ROE(3y)-0.19%
ROE(5y)-16.02%
ROIC(3y)5.79%
ROIC(5y)5.18%
ROICexc(3y)5.79%
ROICexc(5y)5.18%
ROICexgc(3y)6.48%
ROICexgc(5y)6.02%
ROCE(3y)7.33%
ROCE(5y)6.56%
ROICexcg growth 3Y16.54%
ROICexcg growth 5Y25.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y31.76%
OM growth 3Y5.58%
OM growth 5Y14.04%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.4%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 41.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 53.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 98.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 27.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 75.66% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC1.1
Cap/Depr(3y)57.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)18.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.04%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6000%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%44.44%
EPS Next Y1095.44%
EPS Next 2Y290.44%
EPS Next 3Y165.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.6%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y7.68%
Sales Q2Q%10.54%
Revenue Next Year19.59%
Revenue Next 2Y17.45%
Revenue Next 3Y12.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y33.59%
EBIT growth 3Y14.25%
EBIT growth 5Y22.8%
EBIT Next Year140.86%
EBIT Next 3Y38.19%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-69.56%
FCF growth 3Y-43.41%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y16.66%
OCF growth 3Y-2.48%
OCF growth 5Y3.74%