KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:KNOP • MHY481251012
10.67 USD
+0.05 (+0.47%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
10.66 USD
-0.01 (-0.09%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KNOP. KNOP was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of KNOP while its profitability can be described as average. KNOP is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KNOP was profitable.
- KNOP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KNOP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- KNOP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.62%, KNOP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- KNOP has a Return On Equity (7.15%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KNOP has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNOP outperforms 59.42% of its industry peers.
- KNOP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.45%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.94%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.39%) for KNOP is above the 3 year average (4.45%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.62% | ||
| ROE | 7.15% | ||
| ROIC | 6.39% |
ROA(3y)0.29%
ROA(5y)1.36%
ROE(3y)0.78%
ROE(5y)3.47%
ROIC(3y)4.45%
ROIC(5y)4.96%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.56%, KNOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KNOP has declined.
- KNOP has a better Operating Margin (30.51%) than 75.85% of its industry peers.
- KNOP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KNOP's Gross Margin of 65.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KNOP outperforms 72.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KNOP has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.56% | ||
| GM | 65.01% |
OM growth 3Y-8.79%
OM growth 5Y-9.25%
PM growth 3Y-48.51%
PM growth 5Y-34.08%
GM growth 3Y-4.48%
GM growth 5Y-3.81%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KNOP is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KNOP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for KNOP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for KNOP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KNOP is 6.41, which is on the high side as it means it would take KNOP, 6.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.41, KNOP is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04 is on the high side and indicates that KNOP has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of KNOP (1.04) is worse than 69.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC8.4%
2.3 Liquidity
- KNOP has a Current Ratio of 0.28. This is a bad value and indicates that KNOP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.28, KNOP is doing worse than 90.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.27 indicates that KNOP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of KNOP (0.27) is worse than 90.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 457.91% over the past year.
- KNOP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.10% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 19.59% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)457.91%
EPS 3Y-37.38%
EPS 5Y-23.1%
EPS Q2Q%500%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.59%
Revenue growth 3Y4.26%
Revenue growth 5Y2.43%
Sales Q2Q%26.97%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 50.99% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- KNOP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.72% yearly.
EPS Next Y214.67%
EPS Next 2Y100.83%
EPS Next 3Y50.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.12%
Revenue Next 2Y9.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.72%
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 accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.93, the valuation of KNOP can be described as very cheap.
- 89.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KNOP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- KNOP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.61 indicates a rather cheap valuation of KNOP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KNOP is valued cheaper than 93.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. KNOP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KNOP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KNOP is cheaper than 72.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 97.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KNOP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KNOP's earnings are expected to grow with 50.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y100.83%
EPS Next 3Y50.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KNOP has a yearly dividend return of 0.98%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, KNOP is paying slightly less dividend.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.98, KNOP pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KNOP decreases each year by -34.67%.
- KNOP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- KNOP has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-34.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- KNOP pays out 23.07% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.07%
EPS Next 2Y100.83%
EPS Next 3Y50.99%
KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP / KNOP FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KNOP.
What is the valuation status for KNOP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP) stock?
KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP) is expected to grow by 214.67% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KNOP stock?
The dividend rating of KNOT OFFSHORE PARTNERS LP (KNOP) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.07%.