CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CQP - US16411Q1013
52.41 USD
-0.19 (-0.36%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CQP. CQP was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CQP belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CQP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CQP was profitable.
In the past year CQP had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.05%, CQP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CQP (15.91%) is better than 93.81% of its industry peers.
CQP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.68%. This is below the industry average of 21.71%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 15.91% |
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 (18.04%) than 70.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 29.58%, CQP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 37.30%, CQP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
CQP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.04% | ||
| GM | 37.3% |
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.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CQP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of CQP is 5.83, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CQP, 5.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.83, CQP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.97
WACC8.08%
2.3 Liquidity
CQP has a Current Ratio of 0.66. 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's Current ratio of 0.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CQP is outperformed by 76.19% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that CQP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.57, CQP is doing worse than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CQP have decreased strongly by -17.28% in the last year.
CQP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.56% yearly.
CQP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.43%.
Measured over the past years, CQP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.94% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.28%
EPS 3Y12.44%
EPS 5Y13.56%
EPS Q2Q%-25.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%16.98%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.53% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, CQP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.13%
EPS Next 2Y1.67%
EPS Next 3Y0.61%
EPS Next 5Y0.53%
Revenue Next Year27.03%
Revenue Next 2Y15.99%
Revenue Next 3Y10.4%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.68, the valuation of CQP can be described as correct.
CQP's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.56. CQP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.93, which indicates a very decent valuation of CQP.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CQP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CQP is cheaper than 63.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.62. CQP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.93 |
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.
CQP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CQP is cheaper than 77.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CQP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y1.67%
EPS Next 3Y0.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.12%, CQP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CQP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.86.
CQP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.12% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CQP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.15%!
CQP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
CQP pays out 109.95% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CQP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP109.95%
EPS Next 2Y1.67%
EPS Next 3Y0.61%
NYSE:CQP (11/18/2025, 3:42:51 PM)
52.41
-0.19 (-0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.64%
Inst Owner Change-0.07%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change8.81%
Market Cap25.37B
Revenue(TTM)10.31B
Net Income(TTM)1.86B
Analysts44.76
Price Target57.48 (9.67%)
Short Float %2.28%
Short Ratio7.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.12% |
Yearly Dividend4.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.15%
DP109.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.09%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.94%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.09%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.62%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)8.22%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)32.6%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.28%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.27%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.16%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.17%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.66%
PT rev (1m)-0.59%
PT rev (3m)-1.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.93 | ||
| P/S | 2.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.2 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.74 |
EPS(TTM)3.83
EY7.31%
EPS(NY)4.39
Fwd EY8.38%
FCF(TTM)5.23
FCFY9.98%
OCF(TTM)5.7
OCFY10.87%
SpS21.3
BVpS-0.72
TBVpS-0.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.05% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 20.14% | ||
| ROIC | 15.91% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.04% | ||
| OM | 29.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.04% | ||
| GM | 37.3% | ||
| FCFM | 24.56% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.26%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 32.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC8.08%
ROIC/WACC1.97
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)-17.28%
EPS 3Y12.44%
EPS 5Y13.56%
EPS Q2Q%-25.93%
EPS Next Y-3.13%
EPS Next 2Y1.67%
EPS Next 3Y0.61%
EPS Next 5Y0.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%16.98%
Revenue Next Year27.03%
Revenue Next 2Y15.99%
Revenue Next 3Y10.4%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.57%
EBIT growth 3Y8.5%
EBIT growth 5Y10.67%
EBIT Next Year22.85%
EBIT Next 3Y6.31%
EBIT Next 5Y3.43%
FCF growth 1Y-30.34%
FCF growth 3Y19.65%
FCF growth 5Y67.1%
OCF growth 1Y-29.31%
OCF growth 3Y9.01%
OCF growth 5Y13.92%
CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP / CQP FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CQP stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CQP.
Can you provide the valuation status for CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CQP stock?
CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) is 13.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -72.9.
What is the expected EPS growth for CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) is expected to decline by -3.13% in the next year.