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CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

57.67  +0.14 (+0.24%)

After market: 57.5 -0.17 (-0.29%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall CQP gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CQP against 208 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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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.
In the past 5 years CQP has always 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

The Return On Assets of CQP (11.79%) is better than 87.02% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.17%, CQP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CQP is significantly below the industry average of 23.86%.
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 71.63% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
CQP has a Operating Margin of 34.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: CQP outperforms 76.44% of its industry peers.
CQP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CQP has a Gross Margin of 42.87%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CQP outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
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

CQP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 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.
CQP's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CQP outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 5.32
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC8.76%
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 0.88 indicates that CQP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CQP has a worse Current ratio (0.88) than 63.94% 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 worse Quick ratio (0.76) than 64.90% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.56% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.94% in the past year.
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)-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 Y4.06%
EPS Next 2Y1.03%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
EPS Next 5Y-1.79%
Revenue Next Year34.47%
Revenue Next 2Y18.5%
Revenue Next 3Y9.41%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.90 indicates a correct valuation of CQP.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CQP.
CQP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.30 indicates a correct valuation of CQP.
CQP's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.80. CQP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.9
Fwd PE 13.3
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CQP is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CQP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CQP is cheaper than 75.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.02
EV/EBITDA 10.89
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)3.43
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y1.03%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.54%, CQP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.35, CQP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CQP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.54%

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
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

100.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CQP. 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.
DP100.55%
EPS Next 2Y1.03%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
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 (7/31/2025, 8:14:45 PM)

After market: 57.5 -0.17 (-0.29%)

57.67

+0.14 (+0.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Inst Owners4.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap27.92B
Analysts45.45
Price Target58.3 (1.09%)
Short Float %1.59%
Short Ratio3.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.54%
Yearly Dividend4.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.15%
DP100.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-08 2025-08-08 (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)1.23%
PT rev (3m)2.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.95%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.9
Fwd PE 13.3
P/S 2.97
P/FCF 10.02
P/OCF 9.42
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.89
EPS(TTM)4.15
EY7.2%
EPS(NY)4.34
Fwd EY7.52%
FCF(TTM)5.76
FCFY9.98%
OCF(TTM)6.12
OCFY10.62%
SpS19.42
BVpS-0.79
TBVpS-0.79
PEG (NY)3.43
PEG (5Y)1.02
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
WACC8.76%
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 Y4.06%
EPS Next 2Y1.03%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
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 Year34.47%
Revenue Next 2Y18.5%
Revenue Next 3Y9.41%
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%