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USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:USAC - US90290N1090

23.75 USD
-0.38 (-1.57%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:23:55 PM
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After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:23:55 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to USAC. USAC was compared to 60 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While USAC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, USAC is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year USAC was profitable.
In the past year USAC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years USAC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years USAC had a positive operating cash flow.
USAC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUSAC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

USAC has a Return On Assets (2.95%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
USAC has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.84%. This is in the better half of the industry: USAC outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
USAC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.42%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.84%) for USAC is above the 3 year average (7.42%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.95%
ROE N/A
ROIC 9.84%
ROA(3y)1.02%
ROA(5y)-4.03%
ROE(3y)100.53%
ROE(5y)43.2%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
USAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUSAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200

1.3 Margins

USAC has a better Profit Margin (8.02%) than 71.67% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of USAC (31.47%) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of USAC has grown nicely.
USAC's Gross Margin of 66.61% is amongst the best of the industry. USAC outperforms 98.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of USAC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.47%
PM (TTM) 8.02%
GM 66.61%
OM growth 3Y11.7%
OM growth 5Y4.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.08%
USAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUSAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

USAC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
USAC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, USAC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, USAC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
USAC Yearly Shares OutstandingUSAC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
USAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUSAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

USAC has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.69. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as USAC would need 9.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of USAC (9.69) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.69
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC8.12%
USAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUSAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

USAC has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that USAC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.27, USAC is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
USAC has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. This is a bad value and indicates that USAC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.57, USAC is not doing good in the industry: 96.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 0.57
USAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUSAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 31.15% over the past year.
USAC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.32%.
USAC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.32%
Revenue growth 3Y14.53%
Revenue growth 5Y6.36%
Sales Q2Q%4.29%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.79% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
USAC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.95%
EPS Next 2Y24%
EPS Next 3Y24.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y9.43%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
USAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUSAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
USAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUSAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 -4 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.69, USAC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, USAC is valued a bit more expensive than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.06. USAC is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.06 indicates a rather expensive valuation of USAC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of USAC is on the same level as its industry peers.
USAC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.69
Fwd PE 20.06
USAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUSAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, USAC is valued a bit more expensive than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of USAC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: USAC is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.28
EV/EBITDA 9.24
USAC Per share dataUSAC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates USAC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of USAC may justify a higher PE ratio.
USAC's earnings are expected to grow with 24.79% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.98
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24%
EPS Next 3Y24.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

USAC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.70%, which is a nice return.
USAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.89. USAC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
USAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.7%

5.2 History

The dividend of USAC decreases each year by -0.70%.
USAC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
USAC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
USAC Yearly Dividends per shareUSAC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

USAC pays out 338.25% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP338.25%
EPS Next 2Y24%
EPS Next 3Y24.79%
USAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUSAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M
USAC Dividend Payout.USAC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.USAC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP

NYSE:USAC (11/7/2025, 8:23:55 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/bmo
Inst Owners40.98%
Inst Owner Change-1.35%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change0.05%
Market Cap2.91B
Revenue(TTM)950.45M
Net Income(TTM)78.72M
Analysts51.67
Price Target26.69 (12.38%)
Short Float %3.14%
Short Ratio10.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.7%
Yearly Dividend2.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.7%
DP338.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date10-27 2025-10-27 (0.525)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-38.94%
Max EPS beat(2)5.21%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.94%
Max EPS beat(4)5.21%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.94%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-74.62%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-58.26%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.62%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.62%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.07%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.67%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.81%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.69
Fwd PE 20.06
P/S 2.97
P/FCF 11.28
P/OCF 8.15
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.24
EPS(TTM)0.8
EY3.37%
EPS(NY)1.18
Fwd EY4.99%
FCF(TTM)2.11
FCFY8.87%
OCF(TTM)2.91
OCFY12.27%
SpS8
BVpS-0.39
TBVpS-2.03
PEG (NY)2.98
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.95%
ROE N/A
ROCE 12.46%
ROIC 9.84%
ROICexc 9.84%
ROICexgc 10.71%
OM 31.47%
PM (TTM) 8.02%
GM 66.61%
FCFM 26.33%
ROA(3y)1.02%
ROA(5y)-4.03%
ROE(3y)100.53%
ROE(5y)43.2%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
ROICexc(3y)7.42%
ROICexc(5y)6.26%
ROICexgc(3y)8.2%
ROICexgc(5y)6.97%
ROCE(3y)9.4%
ROCE(5y)7.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y26.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.89%
OM growth 3Y11.7%
OM growth 5Y4.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.69
Debt/EBITDA 4.27
Cap/Depr 35.77%
Cap/Sales 10.11%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 61%
Profit Quality 328.16%
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 0.57
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACC8.12%
ROIC/WACC1.21
Cap/Depr(3y)77%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y9.95%
EPS Next 2Y24%
EPS Next 3Y24.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.32%
Revenue growth 3Y14.53%
Revenue growth 5Y6.36%
Sales Q2Q%4.29%
Revenue Next Year14.58%
Revenue Next 2Y9.43%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.44%
EBIT growth 3Y27.94%
EBIT growth 5Y11.38%
EBIT Next Year97.82%
EBIT Next 3Y29.66%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y299.28%
FCF growth 3Y-14.74%
FCF growth 5Y1.06%
OCF growth 1Y36.74%
OCF growth 3Y8.75%
OCF growth 5Y2.57%

USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP / USAC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to USAC.


What is the valuation status of USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) stock?

USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) is 29.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -60.68.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for USAC stock?

The dividend rating of USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 338.25%.