USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:USAC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US90290N1090 - Currency: USD
USAC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 62 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of USAC while its profitability can be described as average. USAC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
USAC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year USAC had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: USAC reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years USAC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.91%, USAC is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.51%, USAC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for USAC is in line with the industry average of 8.69%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.51%) for USAC is above the 3 year average (7.42%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.91% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 9.51% |
ROA(3y)1.02%
ROA(5y)-4.03%
ROE(3y)100.53%
ROE(5y)43.2%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)6.26%
1.3 Margins
USAC has a better Profit Margin (8.17%) than 62.90% of its industry peers.
USAC has a Operating Margin of 31.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USAC outperforms 95.16% of its industry peers.
USAC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
USAC has a Gross Margin of 66.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. USAC outperforms 98.39% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.17% | ||
| GM | 66.96% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so USAC is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for USAC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
USAC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
USAC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of USAC is 12.34, which is on the high side as it means it would take USAC, 12.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
USAC has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.34) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC8.51%
2.3 Liquidity
USAC has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that USAC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
USAC's Current ratio of 1.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. USAC is outperformed by 74.19% of its industry peers.
USAC has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a bad value and indicates that USAC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of USAC (0.66) is worse than 96.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
USAC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 119.35%, which is quite impressive.
USAC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.03%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.36% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)119.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-39.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.03%
Revenue growth 3Y14.53%
Revenue growth 5Y6.36%
Sales Q2Q%6.96%
3.2 Future
USAC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.20% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.34% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y26.29%
EPS Next 2Y24.86%
EPS Next 3Y24.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.8%
Revenue Next 2Y9.17%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 36.46, which means the current valuation is very expensive for USAC.
70.97% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than USAC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
USAC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.03.
USAC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.65.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, USAC is valued a bit more expensive than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
USAC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.87% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than USAC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
USAC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
USAC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of USAC may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as USAC's earnings are expected to grow with 24.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24.86%
EPS Next 3Y24.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.68%, USAC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
USAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.93. USAC pays more dividend than 98.39% of the companies in the same industry.
USAC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.68% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
USAC pays out 337.05% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP337.05%
EPS Next 2Y24.86%
EPS Next 3Y24.2%
NYSE:USAC (5/22/2025, 12:04:13 PM)
24.79
+0.13 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.37%
Inst Owner Change5.59%
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner Change0.29%
Market Cap2.91B
Analysts50.91
Price Target27.74 (11.9%)
Short Float %3.71%
Short Ratio9.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.68% |
Yearly Dividend2.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.7%
DP337.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-33.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-38.94%
Max EPS beat(2)-27.91%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.94%
Max EPS beat(4)23%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-30.44%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-71.63%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-58.47%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.98%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.03%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.63%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.04%
PT rev (1m)-2.86%
PT rev (3m)7.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.65 | ||
| P/S | 3.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.83 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.4 |
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY2.74%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY4.84%
FCF(TTM)1.75
FCFY7.05%
OCF(TTM)2.81
OCFY11.33%
SpS8.22
BVpS-0.1
TBVpS-1.88
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.91% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 12.03% | ||
| ROIC | 9.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.36% | ||
| OM | 31.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.17% | ||
| GM | 66.96% | ||
| FCFM | 21.26% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y26.79%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 45.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 260.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.51%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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)119.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-39.13%
EPS Next Y26.29%
EPS Next 2Y24.86%
EPS Next 3Y24.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.03%
Revenue growth 3Y14.53%
Revenue growth 5Y6.36%
Sales Q2Q%6.96%
Revenue Next Year13.8%
Revenue Next 2Y9.17%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y18.38%
EBIT growth 3Y27.94%
EBIT growth 5Y11.38%
EBIT Next Year99.46%
EBIT Next 3Y30.18%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y82.79%
FCF growth 3Y-14.74%
FCF growth 5Y1.06%
OCF growth 1Y23.25%
OCF growth 3Y8.75%
OCF growth 5Y2.57%