CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CQP - US16411Q1013
53.27 USD
-0.49 (-0.91%)
Taking everything into account, CQP scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CQP was compared to 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CQP has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CQP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
CQP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CQP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CQP has a Return On Assets of 11.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CQP outperforms 91.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.45%, CQP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.84% of the companies in the same industry.
CQP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.68%. This is below the industry average of 21.55%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.79% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 16.45% |
ROA(3y)12.81%
ROA(5y)10.3%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)18.68%
ROIC(5y)15.3%
1.3 Margins
CQP has a better Profit Margin (20.04%) than 72.99% of its industry peers.
CQP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CQP has a Operating Margin of 31.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: CQP outperforms 77.73% of its industry peers.
CQP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CQP (39.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.04% | ||
| GM | 39.92% |
OM growth 3Y11.45%
OM growth 5Y5.45%
PM growth 3Y15.45%
PM growth 5Y8.25%
GM growth 3Y11.12%
GM growth 5Y4.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CQP is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CQP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CQP remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
CQP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of CQP is 5.76, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CQP, 5.76 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CQP (5.76) is better than 60.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.04
WACC8.08%
2.3 Liquidity
CQP has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that CQP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.61, CQP is not doing good in the industry: 82.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that CQP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.52, CQP is not doing good in the industry: 82.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CQP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.29%.
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.
Looking at the last year, CQP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.62% in the last year.
CQP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.29%
EPS 3Y12.44%
EPS 5Y13.56%
EPS Q2Q%-4.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%29.62%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.53% on average over the next years.
CQP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.98%
EPS Next 2Y1.69%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
EPS Next 5Y0.53%
Revenue Next Year34.27%
Revenue Next 2Y18.56%
Revenue Next 3Y9.44%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.96 indicates a correct valuation of CQP.
CQP's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.86. CQP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.12, the valuation of CQP can be described as correct.
CQP's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.32, CQP is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CQP is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CQP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CQP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.56
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y1.69%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.95%, CQP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CQP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.07.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CQP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.95% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
102.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CQP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CQP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP102%
EPS Next 2Y1.69%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
NYSE:CQP (10/6/2025, 12:08:37 PM)
53.27
-0.49 (-0.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.64%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap25.79B
Analysts44.76
Price Target57.83 (8.56%)
Short Float %1.53%
Short Ratio6.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.95% |
Yearly Dividend4.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.15%
DP102%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.94%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.62%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.94%
Max EPS beat(4)9.95%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)16.97%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)19.1%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.41%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.2%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.59%
PT rev (1m)0.41%
PT rev (3m)0.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.12 | ||
| P/S | 2.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.24 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.54 |
EPS(TTM)4.11
EY7.72%
EPS(NY)4.39
Fwd EY8.25%
FCF(TTM)5.32
FCFY9.98%
OCF(TTM)5.76
OCFY10.82%
SpS20.57
BVpS-0.7
TBVpS-0.7
PEG (NY)6.56
PEG (5Y)0.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.79% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 20.82% | ||
| ROIC | 16.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.56% | ||
| OM | 31.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.04% | ||
| GM | 39.92% | ||
| FCFM | 25.85% |
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 Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.76 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.68 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 128.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC8.08%
ROIC/WACC2.04
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)-13.29%
EPS 3Y12.44%
EPS 5Y13.56%
EPS Q2Q%-4.21%
EPS Next Y1.98%
EPS Next 2Y1.69%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
EPS Next 5Y0.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%29.62%
Revenue Next Year34.27%
Revenue Next 2Y18.56%
Revenue Next 3Y9.44%
Revenue Next 5Y5.45%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.75%
EBIT growth 3Y8.5%
EBIT growth 5Y10.67%
EBIT Next Year22.85%
EBIT Next 3Y6.31%
EBIT Next 5Y3.43%
FCF growth 1Y-31.18%
FCF growth 3Y19.65%
FCF growth 5Y67.1%
OCF growth 1Y-31.97%
OCF growth 3Y9.01%
OCF growth 5Y13.92%