DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:DLNG - MHY2188B1083
3.625 USD
-0.02 (-0.41%)
Taking everything into account, DLNG scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DLNG was compared to 209 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. This makes DLNG very considerable 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.
Each year in the past 5 years DLNG has been profitable.
In the past 5 years DLNG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.60%, DLNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 8.65%, DLNG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of DLNG (7.30%) is better than 65.55% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
DLNG's Profit Margin of 24.36% is amongst the best of the industry. DLNG outperforms 80.38% of its industry peers.
DLNG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DLNG (48.89%) is better than 91.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DLNG has grown nicely.
DLNG has a Gross Margin of 74.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DLNG outperforms 86.12% of its industry peers.
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 | 48.89% | ||
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for DLNG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
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
The Debt to FCF ratio of DLNG is 3.55, which is a good value as it means it would take DLNG, 3.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.55, DLNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.77% of the companies in the same industry.
DLNG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating DLNG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
DLNG has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.80) than 66.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
DLNG has a Current Ratio of 54.79. This indicates that DLNG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 54.79, DLNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.04% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 54.79 indicates that DLNG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DLNG has a Quick ratio of 54.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. DLNG outperforms 99.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 54.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 54.79 |
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.
DLNG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.37% yearly.
Looking at the last year, DLNG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.79% in the last year.
DLNG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.62% yearly.
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.
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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.10, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DLNG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DLNG is valued cheaper than 98.56% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DLNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.00), we can say DLNG is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.06, the valuation of DLNG can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DLNG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DLNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DLNG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DLNG is cheaper than 79.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DLNG indicates a rather cheap valuation: DLNG is cheaper than 98.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.26 |
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 5.44%, DLNG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
DLNG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.15.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, DLNG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.44% |
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 46.92% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.92%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
NYSE:DLNG (10/29/2025, 9:57:29 AM)
3.625
-0.02 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.21%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners9.75%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap188.97M
Revenue(TTM)158.35M
Net Income(TTM)38.58M
Analysts85.71
Price Target5.1 (40.69%)
Short Float %0.33%
Short Ratio1.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.44% |
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 | 3.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.06 | ||
| P/S | 1.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.89 | ||
| P/B | 0.42 | ||
| P/tB | 0.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.26 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY32.28%
EPS(NY)1.18
Fwd EY32.64%
FCF(TTM)1.92
FCFY52.94%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY52.94%
SpS3.04
BVpS8.56
TBVpS8.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.01
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 | 63.18% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y13.74%
ROICexgc 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 | 3.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.24 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | 259.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 54.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 54.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score4
WACC7.34%
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 1Y129.52%
FCF growth 3Y5%
FCF growth 5Y16.37%
OCF growth 1Y114.11%
OCF growth 3Y5.01%
OCF growth 5Y16.37%
DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP / DLNG FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DLNG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DLNG.
What is the valuation status of DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG) stock?
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.
Can you provide the financial health for DLNG stock?
The financial health rating of DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG) is 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG) is expected to decline by -1.64% in the next year.