DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:DLNG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - MHY2188B1083 - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, DLNG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DLNG was compared to 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While DLNG has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. DLNG is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DLNG was profitable.
In the past year DLNG had a positive cash flow from operations.
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's Return On Assets of 6.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLNG outperforms 65.73% of its industry peers.
DLNG's Return On Equity of 10.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLNG outperforms 62.91% of its industry peers.
DLNG's Return On Invested Capital of 8.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLNG outperforms 66.20% of its industry peers.
DLNG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.82%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.55%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.01%) for DLNG is above the 3 year average (7.82%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.09% | ||
| ROE | 10.64% | ||
| ROIC | 8.01% |
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
DLNG's Profit Margin of 32.99% is amongst the best of the industry. DLNG outperforms 85.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DLNG has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 49.50%, DLNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.08% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DLNG has grown nicely.
DLNG has a better Gross Margin (75.65%) than 86.85% of its industry peers.
DLNG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 49.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.99% | ||
| GM | 75.65% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DLNG is still creating some value.
DLNG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DLNG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DLNG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
DLNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.48. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DLNG would need 3.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.48, DLNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.59% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57 indicates that DLNG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
DLNG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.57) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC7.1%
2.3 Liquidity
DLNG has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that DLNG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DLNG (0.93) is worse than 60.56% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that DLNG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.92, DLNG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 116.67% over the past year.
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 -2.54% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DLNG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.62% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)116.67%
EPS 3Y8.37%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.54%
Revenue growth 3Y4.33%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%2.77%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.79% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, DLNG will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.30% on average per year.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.07 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DLNG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DLNG indicates a rather cheap valuation: DLNG is cheaper than 98.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DLNG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.35.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.03, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DLNG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DLNG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, DLNG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DLNG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.98% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DLNG is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.51 |
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 5.40%, which is a nice return.
DLNG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.47.
DLNG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
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
DLNG pays out 28.65% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.65%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
NYSE:DLNG (6/20/2025, 7:04:36 PM)
3.59
-0.04 (-1.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners26.16%
Inst Owner Change19.75%
Ins Owners9.72%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap131.54M
Analysts85.71
Price Target5.1 (42.06%)
Short Float %0.23%
Short Ratio0.88
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.4% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.74%
DP28.65%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.54%
Min EPS beat(2)5.04%
Max EPS beat(2)12.04%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.3%
Max EPS beat(4)12.04%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-31.14%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-28.62%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-19.83%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.55%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.55%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.87%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.47%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.21%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.27 | ||
| P/tB | 0.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.51 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY32.59%
EPS(NY)1.18
Fwd EY32.96%
FCF(TTM)2.51
FCFY70.04%
OCF(TTM)2.52
OCFY70.06%
SpS4.27
BVpS13.23
TBVpS13.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.09% | ||
| ROE | 10.64% | ||
| ROCE | 10.14% | ||
| ROIC | 8.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.8% | ||
| OM | 49.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 32.99% | ||
| GM | 75.65% | ||
| FCFM | 58.91% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0.08% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 178.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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)116.67%
EPS 3Y8.37%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%20%
EPS Next Y-1.64%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.54%
Revenue growth 3Y4.33%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%2.77%
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 1Y53.16%
FCF growth 3Y5%
FCF growth 5Y16.37%
OCF growth 1Y43.12%
OCF growth 3Y5.01%
OCF growth 5Y16.37%