USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:USAC • US90290N1090
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28.18 USD
-0.48 (-1.67%)
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This USAC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. USAC Profitability Analysis
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.
- In the past 5 years USAC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- USAC's Return On Assets of 3.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. USAC outperforms 68.33% of its industry peers.
- USAC's Return On Invested Capital of 10.33% is amongst the best of the industry. USAC outperforms 81.67% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for USAC is below the industry average of 13.38%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (10.33%) for USAC is above the 3 year average (9.05%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.93% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 10.33% |
ROA(3y)2.56%
ROA(5y)1.12%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.05%
ROIC(5y)7.4%
1.3 Margins
- USAC has a Profit Margin of 10.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USAC outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
- The Operating Margin of USAC (31.87%) is better than 98.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USAC has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of USAC (67.06%) 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 | 31.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.32% | ||
| GM | 67.06% |
OM growth 3Y9.24%
OM growth 5Y5.52%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.11%
GM growth 5Y-0.63%
2. USAC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so USAC is still creating some value.
- USAC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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 9.11. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as USAC would need 9.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- USAC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.11. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: USAC outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC8%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that USAC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.27, USAC is doing worse than 78.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- USAC has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. 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 0.55, USAC is not doing good in the industry: 93.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. USAC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.99% over the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.01% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.37% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.99%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%38.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.01%
Revenue growth 3Y12.31%
Revenue growth 5Y8.37%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 35.48% 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 13.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y66.76%
EPS Next 2Y43.52%
EPS Next 3Y35.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year31.31%
Revenue Next 2Y18.46%
Revenue Next 3Y13.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. USAC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 32.39, which means the current valuation is very expensive for USAC.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as USAC.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. USAC is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.42, the valuation of USAC can be described as rather expensive.
- 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than USAC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.42, USAC is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of USAC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: USAC is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, USAC is valued a bit cheaper than 71.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.06 |
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.
- 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 35.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y43.52%
EPS Next 3Y35.48%
5. USAC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.36%, USAC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.99, 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 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.36% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of USAC decreases each year by -3.54%.
- 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)-3.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- USAC pays out 259.03% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP259.03%
EPS Next 2Y43.52%
EPS Next 3Y35.48%
USAC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:USAC (3/23/2026, 11:38:29 AM)
28.18
-0.48 (-1.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners36.67%
Inst Owner Change6.36%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change0.42%
Market Cap4.09B
Revenue(TTM)998.10M
Net Income(TTM)103.03M
Analysts51.67
Price Target28.41 (0.82%)
Short Float %3.41%
Short Ratio11.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.36% |
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.54%
DP259.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-26 2026-01-26 (0.525)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.37%
Max EPS beat(2)15.86%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.94%
Max EPS beat(4)15.86%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.31%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-31.07%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-54.03%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.62%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.2%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.83%
PT rev (1m)3.17%
PT rev (3m)4.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)25.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.42 | ||
| P/S | 4.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.36 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.06 |
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY3.09%
EPS(NY)1.45
Fwd EY5.15%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY6.78%
OCF(TTM)2.72
OCFY9.65%
SpS6.88
BVpS-0.78
TBVpS-2.07
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.93% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 13.08% | ||
| ROIC | 10.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.23% | ||
| OM | 31.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.32% | ||
| GM | 67.06% | ||
| FCFM | 27.75% |
ROA(3y)2.56%
ROA(5y)1.12%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.05%
ROIC(5y)7.4%
ROICexc(3y)9.06%
ROICexc(5y)7.4%
ROICexgc(3y)9.9%
ROICexgc(5y)8.16%
ROCE(3y)11.45%
ROCE(5y)9.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y23.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.51%
OM growth 3Y9.24%
OM growth 5Y5.52%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.11%
GM growth 5Y-0.63%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 41.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 268.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8%
ROIC/WACC1.29
Cap/Depr(3y)71.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)20.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)17.54%
Profit Quality(3y)199.34%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.99%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%38.89%
EPS Next Y66.76%
EPS Next 2Y43.52%
EPS Next 3Y35.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.01%
Revenue growth 3Y12.31%
Revenue growth 5Y8.37%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year31.31%
Revenue Next 2Y18.46%
Revenue Next 3Y13.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.94%
EBIT growth 3Y22.68%
EBIT growth 5Y14.35%
EBIT Next Year143.32%
EBIT Next 3Y38.92%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y102.95%
FCF growth 3Y29.89%
FCF growth 5Y8.51%
OCF growth 1Y15.51%
OCF growth 3Y14.8%
OCF growth 5Y6.1%
USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP / USAC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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 7 / 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 32.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -36.31.
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.