USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:USAC - US90290N1090
23.06 USD
-0.94 (-3.92%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to USAC. 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
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
With a Return On Assets value of 3.62%, USAC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of USAC (10.17%) is better than 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 7.85%.
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 78.33% of its industry peers.
USAC's Operating Margin of 32.13% is amongst the best of the industry. USAC outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
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 98.33% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, USAC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, USAC has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for USAC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
USAC has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.71. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as USAC would need 8.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
USAC has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.71) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC8.12%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.36, USAC is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.62 indicates that USAC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
USAC has a Quick ratio of 0.62. This is amonst the worse of the industry: USAC underperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
| 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.
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
USAC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.79% yearly.
USAC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.95%
EPS Next 2Y24%
EPS Next 3Y24.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y9.43%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.82, USAC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, USAC is valued a bit more expensive than 61.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.35. USAC is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.48, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of USAC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USAC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.72, USAC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USAC is valued a bit more expensive than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
81.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than USAC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.12 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as USAC's earnings are expected to grow with 24.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24%
EPS Next 3Y24.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.96%, USAC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.91, USAC pays a better dividend. On top of this USAC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, USAC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of USAC decreases each year by -0.70%.
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)-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 2Y24%
EPS Next 3Y24.79%
NYSE:USAC (11/12/2025, 2:32:02 PM)
23.06
-0.94 (-3.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.98%
Inst Owner Change-1.35%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change0.05%
Market Cap2.83B
Revenue(TTM)991.51M
Net Income(TTM)96.32M
Analysts51.67
Price Target26.69 (15.74%)
Short Float %3.14%
Short Ratio10.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.96% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.48 | ||
| P/S | 2.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.35 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)1.18
Fwd EY5.13%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY10.27%
OCF(TTM)3.14
OCFY13.61%
SpS8.08
BVpS-0.63
TBVpS-2.21
PEG (NY)2.9
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
WACC8.12%
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 Y9.95%
EPS Next 2Y24%
EPS Next 3Y24.79%
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 2Y9.43%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.05%
EBIT growth 3Y27.94%
EBIT growth 5Y11.38%
EBIT Next Year97.82%
EBIT Next 3Y29.66%
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 28.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -36.83.
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%.