USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:USAC - US90290N1090
25.13 USD
+0.16 (+0.64%)
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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to USAC. USAC was compared to 62 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of USAC while its profitability can be described as average. USAC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- USAC had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.62%, USAC is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- USAC has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: USAC outperforms 79.03% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for USAC is significantly below the industry average of 12.77%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.42%) for USAC is below the current ROIC(10.17%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 better Profit Margin (9.71%) than 82.26% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 32.13%, USAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- USAC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- USAC's Gross Margin of 67.45% is amongst the best of the industry. USAC outperforms 98.39% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of USAC has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so USAC is still 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.
- USAC has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.71) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC8.01%
2.3 Liquidity
- USAC has a Current Ratio of 1.36. 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 1.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. USAC is outperformed by 75.81% 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.62, USAC is not doing good in the industry: 93.55% 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
- 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.66% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.36% on average over the past years.
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 24.78% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y15.78%
EPS Next 2Y28.64%
EPS Next 3Y24.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.47%
Revenue Next 2Y18.26%
Revenue Next 3Y15.71%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.41, the valuation of USAC can be described as expensive.
- USAC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, USAC is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.72, the valuation of USAC can be described as rather expensive.
- USAC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.30. USAC is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USAC is valued a bit more expensive than 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, USAC is valued cheaper than 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates USAC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- USAC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- USAC's earnings are expected to grow with 24.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.99
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.64%
EPS Next 3Y24.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.16%, USAC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- USAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.17. USAC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, USAC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.16% |
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 2Y28.64%
EPS Next 3Y24.78%
25.13
+0.16 (+0.64%)
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 Change0.09%
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap3.08B
Revenue(TTM)991.51M
Net Income(TTM)96.32M
Analysts51.67
Price Target27.54 (9.59%)
Short Float %2.52%
Short Ratio7.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.16% |
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)1.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.57%
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 | 31.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.72 | ||
| P/S | 3.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.01 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.32 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY3.18%
EPS(NY)1.27
Fwd EY5.07%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY9.42%
OCF(TTM)3.14
OCFY12.49%
SpS8.08
BVpS-0.63
TBVpS-2.21
PEG (NY)1.99
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
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC1.27
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 Y15.78%
EPS Next 2Y28.64%
EPS Next 3Y24.78%
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 2Y18.26%
Revenue Next 3Y15.71%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP?
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 31.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -40.14.
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.