USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:USAC • US90290N1090
25.31 USD
-0.55 (-2.13%)
At close: Feb 2, 2026
25.83 USD
+0.52 (+2.05%)
After Hours: 2/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to USAC. USAC was compared to 61 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year USAC was profitable.
- In the past year USAC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: USAC reported negative net income in multiple years.
- Each year in the past 5 years USAC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of USAC (3.62%) is better than 60.66% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of USAC (10.17%) is better than 78.69% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for USAC is significantly below the industry average of 12.88%.
- 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 amongst the best in the industry. USAC outperforms 85.25% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 32.13%, USAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- USAC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.45%, USAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), USAC is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for USAC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- USAC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- USAC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 45.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC8.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that USAC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- USAC's Current ratio of 1.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. USAC is outperformed by 72.13% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.62, USAC is doing worse than 93.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- USAC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.15%, which is quite impressive.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.35% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- USAC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.9%
EPS Next 2Y32.97%
EPS Next 3Y27.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.47%
Revenue Next 2Y18.88%
Revenue Next 3Y15.79%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.64, the valuation of USAC can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of USAC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.41, USAC is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.59, the valuation of USAC can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USAC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: USAC is cheaper than 60.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USAC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.64), we can say USAC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 67.21% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than USAC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- USAC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. USAC is cheaper than 83.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of USAC may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as USAC's earnings are expected to grow with 27.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.97%
EPS Next 3Y27.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- USAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.14%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.12, USAC pays a better dividend. On top of this USAC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- USAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.14% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- USAC pays out 276.73% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP276.73%
EPS Next 2Y32.97%
EPS Next 3Y27.35%
25.31
-0.55 (-2.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Inst Owners40.79%
Inst Owner Change-0.81%
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap3.11B
Revenue(TTM)991.51M
Net Income(TTM)96.32M
Analysts51.67
Price Target27.54 (8.81%)
Short Float %2.52%
Short Ratio7.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.14% |
Yearly Dividend2.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.7%
DP276.73%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-26 2026-01-26 (0.525)
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)1.07%
PT rev (3m)3.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.59 | ||
| P/S | 3.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.07 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.5 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY3.16%
EPS(NY)1.36
Fwd EY5.38%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY9.35%
OCF(TTM)3.14
OCFY12.4%
SpS8.08
BVpS-0.63
TBVpS-2.21
PEG (NY)1.77
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
WACC8.06%
ROIC/WACC1.26
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 Y17.9%
EPS Next 2Y32.97%
EPS Next 3Y27.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.66%
Revenue growth 3Y14.53%
Revenue growth 5Y6.36%
Sales Q2Q%4.29%
Revenue Next Year14.47%
Revenue Next 2Y18.88%
Revenue Next 3Y15.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.05%
EBIT growth 3Y27.94%
EBIT growth 5Y11.38%
EBIT Next Year101.95%
EBIT Next 3Y37.63%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 31.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -40.43.
What is the financial health of USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) stock?
The financial health rating of USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) is 1 / 10.