USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:USAC - US90290N1090
24.26 USD
-0.34 (-1.38%)
Taking everything into account, USAC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. USAC was compared to 60 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
In multiple years USAC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years USAC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of USAC (3.62%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
USAC's Return On Invested Capital of 10.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. USAC outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
USAC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.42%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.48%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.17%) for USAC is above the 3 year average (7.42%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 10.17% |
ROA(3y)1.02%
ROA(5y)-4.03%
ROE(3y)100.53%
ROE(5y)43.2%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
1.3 Margins
USAC has a Profit Margin of 9.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: USAC outperforms 78.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 32.13%, USAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USAC has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of USAC (67.45%) is better than 98.33% of its industry peers.
USAC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.71% | ||
| GM | 67.45% |
OM growth 3Y11.7%
OM growth 5Y4.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.08%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for USAC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, USAC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, USAC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of USAC is 8.71, which is on the high side as it means it would take USAC, 8.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.71, USAC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC8.13%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that USAC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.36, USAC is doing worse than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
USAC has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that USAC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.62, USAC is not doing good in the industry: 96.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 31.15% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, USAC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.66% in the last year.
USAC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.66%
Revenue growth 3Y14.53%
Revenue growth 5Y6.36%
Sales Q2Q%4.29%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, USAC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23.21% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.57% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.66%
EPS Next 2Y25.71%
EPS Next 3Y23.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y9.28%
Revenue Next 3Y7.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.32, the valuation of USAC can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of USAC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: USAC is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
USAC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.94, the valuation of USAC can be described as rather expensive.
USAC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USAC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.78), we can say USAC is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.94 |
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 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of USAC indicates a rather cheap valuation: USAC is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
USAC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as USAC's earnings are expected to grow with 23.21% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.71%
EPS Next 3Y23.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
USAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.54%, which is a nice return.
USAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.33. USAC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.96, USAC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.54% |
5.2 History
The dividend of USAC decreases each year by -0.70%.
USAC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
USAC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
276.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by USAC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP276.73%
EPS Next 2Y25.71%
EPS Next 3Y23.21%
NYSE:USAC (12/12/2025, 8:05:59 PM)
24.26
-0.34 (-1.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.84%
Inst Owner Change-1.53%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change0.05%
Market Cap2.98B
Revenue(TTM)991.51M
Net Income(TTM)96.32M
Analysts51.67
Price Target27.25 (12.32%)
Short Float %2.38%
Short Ratio7.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.54% |
Yearly Dividend2.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.7%
DP276.73%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.54%
Min EPS beat(2)5.21%
Max EPS beat(2)15.86%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.44%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.94%
Max EPS beat(4)15.86%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.69%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-52.71%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-54.61%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.62%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.62%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.36%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.88%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.79%
PT rev (1m)2.09%
PT rev (3m)-0.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.94 | ||
| P/S | 3 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.73 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY3.3%
EPS(NY)1.22
Fwd EY5.02%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY9.76%
OCF(TTM)3.14
OCFY12.93%
SpS8.08
BVpS-0.63
TBVpS-2.21
PEG (NY)2.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.62% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 12.88% | ||
| ROIC | 10.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.04% | ||
| OM | 32.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.71% | ||
| GM | 67.45% | ||
| FCFM | 29.29% |
ROA(3y)1.02%
ROA(5y)-4.03%
ROE(3y)100.53%
ROE(5y)43.2%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
ROICexc(3y)7.42%
ROICexc(5y)6.26%
ROICexgc(3y)8.2%
ROICexgc(5y)6.97%
ROCE(3y)9.4%
ROCE(5y)7.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y26.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.89%
OM growth 3Y11.7%
OM growth 5Y4.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.71 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 33.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | 301.52% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8.13%
ROIC/WACC1.25
Cap/Depr(3y)77%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y13.66%
EPS Next 2Y25.71%
EPS Next 3Y23.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.66%
Revenue growth 3Y14.53%
Revenue growth 5Y6.36%
Sales Q2Q%4.29%
Revenue Next Year14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y9.28%
Revenue Next 3Y7.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.05%
EBIT growth 3Y27.94%
EBIT growth 5Y11.38%
EBIT Next Year101.4%
EBIT Next 3Y37.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y406.85%
FCF growth 3Y-14.74%
FCF growth 5Y1.06%
OCF growth 1Y46.71%
OCF growth 3Y8.75%
OCF growth 5Y2.57%
USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP / USAC FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to USAC.
What is the valuation status of USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) stock?
USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) is 30.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -38.75.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for USAC stock?
The dividend rating of USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 276.73%.