DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DLNG - MHY2188B1083
3.91 USD
-0.12 (-2.98%)
3.7 USD
-0.21 (-5.37%)
DLNG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While DLNG belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DLNG has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. With these ratings, DLNG could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- DLNG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year DLNG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- DLNG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years DLNG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- DLNG's Return On Assets of 4.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DLNG outperforms 65.70% of its industry peers.
- DLNG has a Return On Equity of 8.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DLNG outperforms 54.11% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of DLNG (7.79%) is better than 71.50% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DLNG is significantly below the industry average of 21.94%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.91% | ||
| ROE | 8.35% | ||
| ROIC | 7.79% |
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 has a better Profit Margin (24.37%) than 82.61% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DLNG has declined.
- DLNG's Operating Margin of 48.91% is amongst the best of the industry. DLNG outperforms 92.27% of its industry peers.
- DLNG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 73.94%, DLNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DLNG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 48.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.37% | ||
| GM | 73.94% |
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DLNG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for DLNG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DLNG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- DLNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.84. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DLNG would need 2.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.84, DLNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- DLNG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating DLNG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.62, DLNG is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.15%
2.3 Liquidity
- DLNG has a Current Ratio of 92.50. This indicates that DLNG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 92.50, DLNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 92.50 indicates that DLNG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 92.50, DLNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 92.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 92.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.00% over the past year.
- DLNG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.37% yearly.
- DLNG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.34%.
- DLNG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23%
EPS 3Y8.37%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.34%
Revenue growth 3Y4.33%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%-0.46%
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.
- DLNG is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.30% yearly.
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.
- 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 3.18 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 97.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, DLNG is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.30, the valuation of DLNG can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DLNG is valued cheaper than 98.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.98. DLNG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DLNG indicates a rather cheap valuation: DLNG is cheaper than 80.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- DLNG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DLNG is cheaper than 98.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.49 |
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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.90%, DLNG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.73, 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 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.9% |
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.
- DLNG has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.74%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- DLNG pays out 46.74% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.74%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP / DLNG FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DLNG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DLNG.
Can you provide the valuation status for DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG) stock?
DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG) is expected to decline by -1.64% in the next year.
Is the dividend of DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP sustainable?
The dividend rating of DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 46.74%.