DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DLNG - MHY2188B1083
3.76 USD
+0.02 (+0.53%)
DLNG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While DLNG has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DLNG is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. These ratings would make DLNG suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DLNG was profitable.
DLNG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DLNG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DLNG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
DLNG has a better Return On Assets (4.60%) than 60.48% of its industry peers.
DLNG has a Return On Equity of 8.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DLNG outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
DLNG has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.30%) than 64.76% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DLNG is significantly below the industry average of 21.71%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 8.65% | ||
| ROIC | 7.3% |
ROA(3y)3.9%
ROA(5y)3.67%
ROE(3y)7.79%
ROE(5y)8.19%
ROIC(3y)7.82%
ROIC(5y)6.95%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 24.36%, DLNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.48% of the companies in the same industry.
DLNG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 48.89%, DLNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DLNG has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of DLNG (74.58%) is better than 87.14% of its industry peers.
DLNG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 48.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.36% | ||
| GM | 74.58% |
OM growth 3Y1.81%
OM growth 5Y1.58%
PM growth 3Y-6.57%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.4%
GM growth 5Y-0.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
DLNG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
DLNG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DLNG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
DLNG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
DLNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.54. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DLNG would need 3.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
DLNG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.54) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
DLNG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating DLNG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.80, DLNG is doing worse than 65.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.35%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 54.60 indicates that DLNG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DLNG's Current ratio of 54.60 is amongst the best of the industry. DLNG outperforms 98.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 54.60 indicates that DLNG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DLNG (54.60) is better than 99.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 54.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 54.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
DLNG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 64.79%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.37% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, DLNG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.79% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.62% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.79%
EPS 3Y8.37%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.79%
Revenue growth 3Y4.33%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%2.65%
3.2 Future
DLNG is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.79% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.64%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.21, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DLNG.
99.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DLNG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. DLNG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.18, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DLNG.
DLNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DLNG is cheaper than 98.57% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DLNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.87), we can say DLNG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
79.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DLNG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DLNG is valued cheaper than 98.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DLNG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DLNG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.12%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.00, DLNG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
DLNG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.12% |
5.2 History
The dividend of DLNG decreases each year by -2.74%.
DLNG has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of DLNG decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.74%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
46.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DLNG. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.92%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
NYSE:DLNG (9/22/2025, 8:13:02 PM)
3.76
+0.02 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.52%
Inst Owner Change-5.01%
Ins Owners9.72%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap196.01M
Analysts85.71
Price Target5.1 (35.64%)
Short Float %0.3%
Short Ratio1.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.12% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.74%
DP46.92%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.58%
Min EPS beat(2)2.12%
Max EPS beat(2)5.04%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.06%
Min EPS beat(4)2.12%
Max EPS beat(4)12.04%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-16.53%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-28.66%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-19.5%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.72%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.9%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.55%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.24%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.68%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.51%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.18 | ||
| P/S | 1.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.95 | ||
| P/B | 0.44 | ||
| P/tB | 0.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.32 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY31.12%
EPS(NY)1.18
Fwd EY31.47%
FCF(TTM)1.93
FCFY51.24%
OCF(TTM)1.93
OCFY51.24%
SpS3.04
BVpS8.55
TBVpS8.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 8.65% | ||
| ROCE | 9.24% | ||
| ROIC | 7.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.05% | ||
| OM | 48.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.36% | ||
| GM | 74.58% | ||
| FCFM | 63.43% |
ROA(3y)3.9%
ROA(5y)3.67%
ROE(3y)7.79%
ROE(5y)8.19%
ROIC(3y)7.82%
ROIC(5y)6.95%
ROICexc(3y)8.9%
ROICexc(5y)7.69%
ROICexgc(3y)8.9%
ROICexgc(5y)7.69%
ROCE(3y)9.9%
ROCE(5y)8.8%
ROICexcg growth 3Y13.74%
ROICexcg growth 5Y11.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.05%
OM growth 3Y1.81%
OM growth 5Y1.58%
PM growth 3Y-6.57%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.4%
GM growth 5Y-0.16%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.24 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.73% | ||
| Profit Quality | 260.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 54.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 54.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)8.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)1.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)204.38%
Profit Quality(5y)221.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.79%
EPS 3Y8.37%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-1.64%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.79%
Revenue growth 3Y4.33%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%2.65%
Revenue Next Year-2.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.63%
EBIT growth 3Y6.21%
EBIT growth 5Y5.26%
EBIT Next Year36.65%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y130.4%
FCF growth 3Y5%
FCF growth 5Y16.37%
OCF growth 1Y114.94%
OCF growth 3Y5.01%
OCF growth 5Y16.37%