CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CQP • US16411Q1013

58.79 USD
-0.71 (-1.19%)
Last: Feb 25, 2026, 08:04 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CQP. CQP was compared to 206 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CQP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CQP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • CQP has a Return On Assets of 11.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CQP outperforms 91.75% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CQP (15.91%) is better than 94.66% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CQP is below the industry average of 21.96%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CQP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCQP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 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 18.04%, CQP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
  • CQP's Operating Margin of 29.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CQP outperforms 73.30% of its industry peers.
  • CQP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of CQP (37.30%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
CQP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCQP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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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.
  • CQP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • CQP has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.83. This is a neutral value as CQP would need 5.83 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CQP (5.83) is better than 61.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.83
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.27
WACC7.01%
CQP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCQP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that CQP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.66, CQP is doing worse than 74.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CQP has a Quick 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.57, CQP is not doing good in the industry: 74.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.57
CQP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCQP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 -17.28% 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.
  • Looking at the last year, CQP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.43% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.94% on average over the past years.
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.
  • CQP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.7%
EPS Next 2Y0.63%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%
EPS Next 5Y0.53%
Revenue Next Year25.92%
Revenue Next 2Y13.76%
Revenue Next 3Y9.99%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%

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.
CQP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCQP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B
CQP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCQP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 2 -2 4 -4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.35, the valuation of CQP can be described as correct.
  • CQP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CQP is cheaper than 60.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CQP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.05.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.66, which indicates a correct valuation of CQP.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CQP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • CQP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.03.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.35
Fwd PE 13.66
CQP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCQP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CQP.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CQP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.24
EV/EBITDA 11.63
CQP Per share dataCQP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

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)1.13
EPS Next 2Y0.63%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.34%, CQP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • CQP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.52.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, CQP pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.34%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CQP grows each year by 12.15%, which is quite nice.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 109.95% 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.
DP109.95%
EPS Next 2Y0.63%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%
CQP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCQP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (2/25/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

58.79

-0.71 (-1.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners4.6%
Inst Owner Change0.53%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change5.15%
Market Cap28.46B
Revenue(TTM)10.31B
Net Income(TTM)1.86B
Analysts44.76
Price Target55.32 (-5.9%)
Short Float %1.88%
Short Ratio7.93
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.34%
Yearly Dividend4.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.15%
DP109.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-09
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)32.71%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.36%
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%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.78%
PT rev (1m)-2.66%
PT rev (3m)-3.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.35
Fwd PE 13.66
P/S 2.76
P/FCF 11.24
P/OCF 10.32
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.63
EPS(TTM)3.83
EY6.51%
EPS(NY)4.3
Fwd EY7.32%
FCF(TTM)5.23
FCFY8.9%
OCF(TTM)5.7
OCFY9.69%
SpS21.3
BVpS-0.72
TBVpS-0.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.13
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC7.01%
ROIC/WACC2.27
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-7.7%
EPS Next 2Y0.63%
EPS Next 3Y0.35%
EPS Next 5Y0.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.94%
Sales Q2Q%16.98%
Revenue Next Year25.92%
Revenue Next 2Y13.76%
Revenue Next 3Y9.99%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.57%
EBIT growth 3Y8.5%
EBIT growth 5Y10.67%
EBIT Next Year19.5%
EBIT Next 3Y6.42%
EBIT Next 5Y3.46%
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.


What is the valuation status of CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) stock?

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 are the PE and PB ratios of CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) is 15.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -81.77.


Can you provide the financial health for CQP stock?

The financial health rating of CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) is 3 / 10.