DYNAGAS LNG PARTNERS LP (DLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DLNG - MHY2188B1083
3.92 USD
-0.07 (-1.75%)
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. DLNG scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DLNG is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. This makes DLNG very considerable 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.
Each year in the past 5 years DLNG has been profitable.
DLNG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.91%, DLNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.35%, DLNG is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.79%, DLNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DLNG is significantly below the industry average of 21.09%.
| 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 Profit Margin of 24.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DLNG outperforms 82.46% of its industry peers.
DLNG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 48.91%, DLNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.94% of the companies in the same industry.
DLNG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DLNG has a better Gross Margin (73.94%) than 85.31% of its industry peers.
DLNG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for DLNG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
DLNG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DLNG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of DLNG is 2.84, which is a good value as it means it would take DLNG, 2.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DLNG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.84. This is in the better half of the industry: DLNG outperforms 76.78% of its industry peers.
DLNG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating DLNG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.62, DLNG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC7.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 92.50 indicates that DLNG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 92.50, DLNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.53% of the companies in the same industry.
DLNG has a Quick Ratio of 92.50. This indicates that DLNG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 92.50, DLNG belongs to the top 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.
Measured over the past years, DLNG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.37% on average per year.
DLNG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.34%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.62% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, DLNG will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.79% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.19, the valuation of DLNG can be described as very cheap.
DLNG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DLNG is cheaper than 97.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.39, DLNG is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.31 indicates a rather cheap valuation of DLNG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DLNG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DLNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say DLNG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DLNG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DLNG is cheaper than 78.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
98.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DLNG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of DLNG 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 5.01%, which is a nice return.
DLNG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.95.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, DLNG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.01% |
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
46.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DLNG. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.74%
EPS Next 2Y2.78%
EPS Next 3Y5.79%
NYSE:DLNG (12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
3.92
-0.07 (-1.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.27%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners9.75%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap204.35M
Revenue(TTM)158.28M
Net Income(TTM)38.58M
Analysts85.71
Price Target5.1 (30.1%)
Short Float %0.43%
Short Ratio1.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.74%
DP46.74%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.99%
Min EPS beat(2)2.12%
Max EPS beat(2)13.85%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.27%
Min EPS beat(4)2.12%
Max EPS beat(4)13.85%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.41%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-23.26%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-19.74%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.72%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.55%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.09%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.88%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.32%
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 | 3.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.31 | ||
| P/S | 1.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.01 | ||
| P/B | 0.44 | ||
| P/tB | 0.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.5 |
EPS(TTM)1.23
EY31.38%
EPS(NY)1.18
Fwd EY30.18%
FCF(TTM)1.95
FCFY49.65%
OCF(TTM)1.95
OCFY49.65%
SpS3.04
BVpS8.86
TBVpS8.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.91% | ||
| ROE | 8.35% | ||
| ROCE | 9.85% | ||
| ROIC | 7.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.79% | ||
| OM | 48.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.37% | ||
| GM | 73.94% | ||
| FCFM | 64.1% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 263.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 92.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 92.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC7.27%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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)23%
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)4.34%
Revenue growth 3Y4.33%
Revenue growth 5Y3.62%
Sales Q2Q%-0.46%
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 1Y87.34%
FCF growth 3Y5%
FCF growth 5Y16.37%
OCF growth 1Y76.05%
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.