USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:USAC • US90290N1090

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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.

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years USAC had a positive operating cash flow.
USAC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUSAC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

  • USAC has a better Return On Assets (3.93%) than 69.35% of its industry peers.
  • USAC's Return On Invested Capital of 10.33% is amongst the best of the industry. USAC outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for USAC is below the industry average of 13.21%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
USAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUSAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100 200

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of USAC (10.32%) is better than 85.48% of its industry peers.
  • USAC has a better Operating Margin (31.87%) than 98.39% of its industry peers.
  • USAC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of USAC (67.06%) is better than 98.39% of its industry peers.
  • USAC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
USAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUSAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50

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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.
  • 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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for USAC is higher compared to a year ago.
USAC Yearly Shares OutstandingUSAC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
USAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUSAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of USAC is 9.11, which is on the high side as it means it would take USAC, 9.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • USAC has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.11) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.11
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.93%
USAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUSAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • USAC has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that USAC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.27, USAC is not doing good in the industry: 77.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that USAC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of USAC (0.55) is worse than 91.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 0.55
USAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUSAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. USAC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • USAC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.99%, which is quite good.
  • 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
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y66.76%
EPS Next 2Y43.52%
EPS Next 3Y35.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year30.62%
Revenue Next 2Y17.71%
Revenue Next 3Y13.09%
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.
USAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUSAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B
USAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUSAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 -2 -4 -6

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4. USAC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.97, USAC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • USAC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. USAC is cheaper than 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.95, USAC is valued at the same level.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.97 indicates a rather expensive valuation of USAC.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, USAC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USAC to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.68), we can say USAC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.97
Fwd PE 17.97
USAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUSAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USAC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.90% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, USAC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.64
EV/EBITDA 10.48
USAC Per share dataUSAC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • USAC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • USAC's earnings are expected to grow with 35.48% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y43.52%
EPS Next 3Y35.48%

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5. USAC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • USAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.86%, which is a nice return.
  • USAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.99. USAC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • USAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.86%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years12
USAC Yearly Dividends per shareUSAC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUSAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M -600M
USAC Dividend Payout.USAC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.USAC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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USAC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP

NYSE:USAC (4/21/2026, 11:52:29 AM)

26.07

-0.18 (-0.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners36.7%
Inst Owner Change0.27%
Ins Owners0.45%
Ins Owner Change0.42%
Market Cap3.78B
Revenue(TTM)998.10M
Net Income(TTM)103.03M
Analysts72.31
Price Target29.58 (13.46%)
Short Float %3.38%
Short Ratio12.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.86%
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.54%
DP259.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date04-27
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)4.1%
PT rev (3m)7.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.97
Fwd PE 17.97
P/S 3.79
P/FCF 13.64
P/OCF 9.59
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.48
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY3.34%
EPS(NY)1.45
Fwd EY5.56%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY7.33%
OCF(TTM)2.72
OCFY10.43%
SpS6.88
BVpS-0.78
TBVpS-2.07
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC6.93%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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 Year30.62%
Revenue Next 2Y17.71%
Revenue Next 3Y13.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.94%
EBIT growth 3Y22.68%
EBIT growth 5Y14.35%
EBIT Next Year144.05%
EBIT Next 3Y39.83%
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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP?

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 6 / 10 to USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP?

USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) is 29.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -33.59.


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 259.03%.