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CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

57.48  +0.46 (+0.81%)

After market: 57.48 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall CQP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CQP against 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CQP scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CQP has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. CQP also has an excellent dividend rating.


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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.
CQP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.80%, CQP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CQP (16.46%) is better than 90.65% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CQP is significantly below the industry average of 25.71%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.8%
ROE N/A
ROIC 16.46%
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 23.67%, CQP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.70% of the companies in the same industry.
CQP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CQP's Operating Margin of 37.68% is amongst the best of the industry. CQP outperforms 80.37% of its industry peers.
CQP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CQP has a Gross Margin of 46.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CQP outperforms 51.87% of its industry peers.
CQP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.68%
PM (TTM) 23.67%
GM 46.83%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CQP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CQP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, CQP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

The Debt to FCF ratio of CQP is 5.39, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CQP, 5.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CQP's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.39 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CQP outperforms 64.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.39
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC9.93%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.77 indicates that CQP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CQP's Current ratio of 0.77 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CQP is outperformed by 68.69% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that CQP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, CQP is not doing good in the industry: 67.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.77
Quick Ratio 0.69
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 -38.85% 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 a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -9.93%.
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)-38.85%
EPS 3Y12.44%
EPS 5Y13.56%
EPS Q2Q%-26.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%-8.41%

3.2 Future

CQP is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.89% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CQP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.17%
EPS Next 2Y2.69%
EPS Next 3Y1.89%
EPS Next 5Y-1.89%
Revenue Next Year32.59%
Revenue Next 2Y11.97%
Revenue Next 3Y6.97%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%

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 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.52, CQP is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CQP is on the same level as its industry peers.
CQP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.98 indicates a correct valuation of CQP.
CQP's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CQP to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.44), we can say CQP is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.52
Fwd PE 12.98
CQP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCQP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

CQP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CQP is valued a bit cheaper than 74.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.89
EV/EBITDA 10.79
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CQP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.24
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y2.69%
EPS Next 3Y1.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CQP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.52%, which is a nice return.
CQP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.22.
CQP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.52%

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.
CQP has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.15%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years16
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 108.50% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of CQP has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP108.5%
EPS Next 2Y2.69%
EPS Next 3Y1.89%
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 (5/9/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 57.48 0 (0%)

57.48

+0.46 (+0.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Inst Owners4.39%
Inst Owner Change0.47%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap27.82B
Analysts44.35
Price Target56.97 (-0.89%)
Short Float %2.62%
Short Ratio6.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.52%
Yearly Dividend4.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.15%
DP108.5%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date05-09 2025-05-09 (0.045)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.08%
Max EPS beat(2)9.95%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.08%
Max EPS beat(4)19.89%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)48.73%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.33%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.52%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.93%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.93%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.77%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.95%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.65%
PT rev (1m)0.83%
PT rev (3m)5.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)15.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.52
Fwd PE 12.98
P/S 3.2
P/FCF 9.89
P/OCF 9.37
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.79
EPS(TTM)4.25
EY7.39%
EPS(NY)4.43
Fwd EY7.7%
FCF(TTM)5.81
FCFY10.11%
OCF(TTM)6.13
OCFY10.67%
SpS17.98
BVpS-1.05
TBVpS-1.05
PEG (NY)3.24
PEG (5Y)1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.8%
ROE N/A
ROCE 20.84%
ROIC 16.46%
ROICexc 16.75%
ROICexgc 16.75%
OM 37.68%
PM (TTM) 23.67%
GM 46.83%
FCFM 32.33%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.39
Debt/EBITDA 3.74
Cap/Depr 22.65%
Cap/Sales 1.77%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 74.95%
Profit Quality 136.6%
Current Ratio 0.77
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score4
WACC9.93%
ROIC/WACC1.66
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)-38.85%
EPS 3Y12.44%
EPS 5Y13.56%
EPS Q2Q%-26.76%
EPS Next Y4.17%
EPS Next 2Y2.69%
EPS Next 3Y1.89%
EPS Next 5Y-1.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.93%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%-8.41%
Revenue Next Year32.59%
Revenue Next 2Y11.97%
Revenue Next 3Y6.97%
Revenue Next 5Y2.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-34.87%
EBIT growth 3Y8.5%
EBIT growth 5Y10.67%
EBIT Next Year23.53%
EBIT Next 3Y7.08%
EBIT Next 5Y2.67%
FCF growth 1Y-2.6%
FCF growth 3Y19.65%
FCF growth 5Y67.1%
OCF growth 1Y-4.54%
OCF growth 3Y9.01%
OCF growth 5Y13.92%