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CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CQP - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US16411Q1013 - Currency: USD

55.76  -0.24 (-0.43%)

After market: 55.5 -0.26 (-0.47%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CQP. CQP was compared to 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CQP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CQP is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CQP had positive earnings in the past year.
CQP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CQP has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CQP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CQP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCQP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

CQP has a Return On Assets of 11.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CQP outperforms 87.32% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.17%, CQP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CQP is below the industry average of 23.54%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.79%
ROE N/A
ROIC 16.17%
ROA(3y)12.81%
ROA(5y)10.3%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)18.68%
ROIC(5y)15.3%
CQP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCQP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 -400

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 21.45%, CQP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.30% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CQP (34.38%) is better than 76.06% of its industry peers.
CQP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 42.87%, CQP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.30% of the companies in the same industry.
CQP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 34.38%
PM (TTM) 21.45%
GM 42.87%
OM growth 3Y11.45%
OM growth 5Y5.45%
PM growth 3Y15.45%
PM growth 5Y8.25%
GM growth 3Y11.12%
GM growth 5Y4.13%
CQP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCQP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CQP is creating value.
CQP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CQP remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CQP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CQP Yearly Shares OutstandingCQP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
CQP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCQP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

CQP has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.32. This is a neutral value as CQP would need 5.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CQP (5.32) is better than 62.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.32
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC8.75%
CQP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCQP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

CQP has a Current Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that CQP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CQP has a Current ratio of 0.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: CQP underperforms 63.85% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that CQP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CQP has a Quick ratio of 0.76. This is in the lower half of the industry: CQP underperforms 64.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.76
CQP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCQP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CQP have decreased strongly by -10.37% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CQP shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.56% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.94% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.94% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.37%
EPS 3Y12.44%
EPS 5Y13.56%
EPS Q2Q%-8.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%30.24%

3.2 Future

CQP is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.79% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.18% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.98%
EPS Next 2Y1.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.96%
EPS Next 5Y-1.79%
Revenue Next Year28.33%
Revenue Next 2Y8.79%
Revenue Next 3Y9.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CQP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCQP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
CQP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCQP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 -2 4 -4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.44, the valuation of CQP can be described as correct.
CQP's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CQP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.65, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.75 indicates a correct valuation of CQP.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CQP.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.27, CQP is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.44
Fwd PE 12.75
CQP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCQP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CQP.
75.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CQP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.69
EV/EBITDA 10.69
CQP Per share dataCQP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CQP does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
CQP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.51
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y1.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CQP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.56%, which is a nice return.
CQP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.42.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CQP pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.56%

5.2 History

The dividend of CQP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.15%!
CQP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CQP Yearly Dividends per shareCQP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

CQP pays out 100.55% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CQP's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP100.55%
EPS Next 2Y1.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.96%
CQP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCQP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B
CQP Dividend Payout.CQP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CQP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP

NYSE:CQP (6/23/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 55.5 -0.26 (-0.47%)

55.76

-0.24 (-0.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Inst Owners4.65%
Inst Owner Change0.49%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap26.99B
Analysts45.45
Price Target57.59 (3.28%)
Short Float %2.21%
Short Ratio5.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.56%
Yearly Dividend4.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.15%
DP100.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date05-09 2025-05-09 (0.045)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.08%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.62%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.08%
Max EPS beat(4)9.95%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)17.63%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)13.41%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.41%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.38%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.19%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.85%
PT rev (1m)1.08%
PT rev (3m)2.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.44
Fwd PE 12.75
P/S 2.87
P/FCF 9.69
P/OCF 9.11
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.69
EPS(TTM)4.15
EY7.44%
EPS(NY)4.37
Fwd EY7.85%
FCF(TTM)5.76
FCFY10.32%
OCF(TTM)6.12
OCFY10.98%
SpS19.42
BVpS-0.79
TBVpS-0.79
PEG (NY)4.51
PEG (5Y)0.99
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.79%
ROE N/A
ROCE 20.47%
ROIC 16.17%
ROICexc 16.27%
ROICexgc 16.27%
OM 34.38%
PM (TTM) 21.45%
GM 42.87%
FCFM 29.64%
ROA(3y)12.81%
ROA(5y)10.3%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)18.68%
ROIC(5y)15.3%
ROICexc(3y)19.35%
ROICexc(5y)15.95%
ROICexgc(3y)19.35%
ROICexgc(5y)15.95%
ROCE(3y)23.64%
ROCE(5y)19.37%
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.26%
ROICexcg growth 5Y12.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.29%
OM growth 3Y11.45%
OM growth 5Y5.45%
PM growth 3Y15.45%
PM growth 5Y8.25%
GM growth 3Y11.12%
GM growth 5Y4.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.32
Debt/EBITDA 3.76
Cap/Depr 26.06%
Cap/Sales 1.89%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.73%
Profit Quality 138.19%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC1.85
Cap/Depr(3y)42.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.86%
Profit Quality(3y)152.04%
Profit Quality(5y)128.49%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.37%
EPS 3Y12.44%
EPS 5Y13.56%
EPS Q2Q%-8.47%
EPS Next Y2.98%
EPS Next 2Y1.45%
EPS Next 3Y1.96%
EPS Next 5Y-1.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%30.24%
Revenue Next Year28.33%
Revenue Next 2Y8.79%
Revenue Next 3Y9.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.57%
EBIT growth 3Y8.5%
EBIT growth 5Y10.67%
EBIT Next Year22.98%
EBIT Next 3Y6.38%
EBIT Next 5Y2.66%
FCF growth 1Y-25.57%
FCF growth 3Y19.65%
FCF growth 5Y67.1%
OCF growth 1Y-29.36%
OCF growth 3Y9.01%
OCF growth 5Y13.92%