CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP (CQP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CQP • US16411Q1013

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This CQP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CQP Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CQP had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
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 2025 0 2B -2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.37%, CQP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CQP has a better Return On Equity (605.07%) than 98.09% of its industry peers.
  • CQP has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CQP outperforms 96.17% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CQP is below the industry average of 23.05%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.37%
ROE 605.07%
ROIC 18.61%
ROA(3y)14.91%
ROA(5y)12.06%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.71%
ROIC(5y)17.18%
CQP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCQP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200 -200 400 -400 600

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CQP (23.28%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CQP has grown nicely.
  • CQP has a better Operating Margin (34.45%) than 80.86% of its industry peers.
  • CQP's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • CQP has a Gross Margin (41.87%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CQP has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 34.45%
PM (TTM) 23.28%
GM 41.87%
OM growth 3Y20.59%
OM growth 5Y-0.05%
PM growth 3Y36.26%
PM growth 5Y6.13%
GM growth 3Y20.56%
GM growth 5Y-1.55%
CQP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCQP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. CQP Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CQP is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CQP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • 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.
CQP Yearly Shares OutstandingCQP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CQP is 5.63, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CQP, 5.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CQP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.63) than 64.59% of its industry peers.
  • CQP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 34.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 34.21, CQP is doing worse than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 34.21
Debt/FCF 5.63
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.5
WACC7.46%
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 2025 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that CQP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CQP has a worse Current ratio (0.78) than 68.90% of its industry peers.
  • CQP has a Quick Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that CQP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CQP (0.68) is worse than 68.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.68
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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. CQP Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CQP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.65%, which is quite impressive.
  • CQP shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.48% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 23.60% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • The Revenue has been growing by 11.77% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.65%
EPS 3Y69.06%
EPS 5Y17.48%
EPS Q2Q%128.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.49%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%18.29%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.53% 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 3.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.49%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-7.09%
EPS Next 5Y-4.53%
Revenue Next Year4.62%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y0.72%
Revenue Next 5Y3.74%

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 decreasing.
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. CQP Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.57 indicates a correct valuation of CQP.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CQP is valued a bit cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CQP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.44, CQP is valued correctly.
  • CQP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CQP is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CQP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.57
Fwd PE 16.44
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

  • CQP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • CQP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CQP is cheaper than 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.22
EV/EBITDA 10.8
CQP Per share dataCQP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of CQP may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as CQP's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.78
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-7.09%

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5. CQP Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.78%, CQP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • CQP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.30.
  • CQP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.78%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CQP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.72%!
  • CQP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.72%
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

  • CQP pays out 82.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • CQP's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP82.4%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-7.09%
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 2025 0 2B -2B
CQP Dividend Payout.CQP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CQP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CQP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP

NYSE:CQP (3/24/2026, 4:26:25 PM)

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70.14

+1.61 (+2.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners4.76%
Inst Owner Change0.53%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change2.06%
Market Cap33.95B
Revenue(TTM)10.76B
Net Income(TTM)2.50B
Analysts44.76
Price Target55.32 (-21.13%)
Short Float %1.59%
Short Ratio6.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.78%
Yearly Dividend4.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.72%
DP82.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)43.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.09%
Max EPS beat(2)111.89%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)19.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.09%
Max EPS beat(4)111.89%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)13.7%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)38.92%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)8.16%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.57%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.84%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.69%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.46%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.57
Fwd PE 16.44
P/S 3.16
P/FCF 13.22
P/OCF 12.27
P/B 82.01
P/tB 82.01
EV/EBITDA 10.8
EPS(TTM)5.17
EY7.37%
EPS(NY)4.27
Fwd EY6.08%
FCF(TTM)5.31
FCFY7.57%
OCF(TTM)5.72
OCFY8.15%
SpS22.22
BVpS0.86
TBVpS0.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.78
Graham Number9.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.37%
ROE 605.07%
ROCE 23.56%
ROIC 18.61%
ROICexc 18.83%
ROICexgc 18.83%
OM 34.45%
PM (TTM) 23.28%
GM 41.87%
FCFM 23.88%
ROA(3y)14.91%
ROA(5y)12.06%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.71%
ROIC(5y)17.18%
ROICexc(3y)20.17%
ROICexc(5y)17.74%
ROICexgc(3y)20.17%
ROICexgc(5y)17.74%
ROCE(3y)24.95%
ROCE(5y)21.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.8%
OM growth 3Y20.59%
OM growth 5Y-0.05%
PM growth 3Y36.26%
PM growth 5Y6.13%
GM growth 3Y20.56%
GM growth 5Y-1.55%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 34.21
Debt/FCF 5.63
Debt/EBITDA 3.22
Cap/Depr 28.92%
Cap/Sales 1.85%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 63%
Profit Quality 102.56%
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.68
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACC2.5
Cap/Depr(3y)28.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.08%
Profit Quality(3y)108.37%
Profit Quality(5y)134.39%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.65%
EPS 3Y69.06%
EPS 5Y17.48%
EPS Q2Q%128.85%
EPS Next Y-17.49%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-7.09%
EPS Next 5Y-4.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.49%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%18.29%
Revenue Next Year4.62%
Revenue Next 2Y3.14%
Revenue Next 3Y0.72%
Revenue Next 5Y3.74%
EBIT growth 1Y12.99%
EBIT growth 3Y3.12%
EBIT growth 5Y11.71%
EBIT Next Year25.17%
EBIT Next 3Y5.72%
EBIT Next 5Y4.38%
FCF growth 1Y-8.71%
FCF growth 3Y-11.43%
FCF growth 5Y26.95%
OCF growth 1Y-6.74%
OCF growth 3Y-12.62%
OCF growth 5Y9.59%

CHENIERE ENERGY PARTNERS LP / CQP Fundamental Analysis 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 13.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 82.01.


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