USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:USAC - US90290N1090
23.68 USD
+0.25 (+1.07%)
Overall USAC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated USAC against 60 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year USAC was profitable.
USAC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years USAC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years USAC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
USAC has a Return On Assets (3.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.17%, USAC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 7.76%.
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.
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.
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.
USAC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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/WACC1.26
WACC8.06%
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.
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.
Measured over the past years, USAC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.36% on average per year.
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 24.79% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, USAC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.76% on average per year.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.60 indicates a quite expensive valuation of USAC.
USAC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. USAC is more expensive than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of USAC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.46), we can say USAC is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.00, USAC is valued on the expensive side.
USAC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.39, USAC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USAC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
USAC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. USAC is cheaper than 81.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of USAC may justify a higher PE ratio.
USAC's earnings are expected to grow with 24.79% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.98
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24%
EPS Next 3Y24.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
USAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.93%, which is a nice return.
USAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.95. USAC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, USAC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.93% |
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
276.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by USAC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP276.73%
EPS Next 2Y24%
EPS Next 3Y24.79%
NYSE:USAC (11/19/2025, 2:57:11 PM)
23.68
+0.25 (+1.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.98%
Inst Owner Change-1.53%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap2.91B
Revenue(TTM)991.51M
Net Income(TTM)96.32M
Analysts51.67
Price Target26.69 (12.71%)
Short Float %2.73%
Short Ratio7.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.93% |
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)6.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20 | ||
| P/S | 2.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 10 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.55 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.01 |
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY3.38%
EPS(NY)1.18
Fwd EY5%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY10%
OCF(TTM)3.14
OCFY13.25%
SpS8.08
BVpS-0.63
TBVpS-2.21
PEG (NY)2.98
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 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 29.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -37.82.
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%.