(CQP) Cheniere Energy Partners - Ratings and Ratios
Liquefied Natural Gas, Natural Gas
CQP EPS (Earnings per Share)
CQP Revenue
Description: CQP Cheniere Energy Partners
Cheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP) is a leading provider of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to major energy companies globally. The companys Sabine Pass LNG Terminal in Louisiana is a key asset, enabling the liquefaction and export of natural gas. CQPs infrastructure also includes a natural gas supply pipeline connecting the terminal to various interstate and intrastate pipelines, facilitating the transportation of natural gas.
As a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, Inc., CQP leverages its parent companys expertise in the LNG market. With a strong presence in the Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation sub-industry, CQP is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for LNG. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, EBITDA margins, and LNG export volumes are crucial in evaluating CQPs operational efficiency and financial health.
Notably, CQPs market capitalization stands at approximately $26.6 billion, indicating a significant market presence. The companys price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 13.25 and forward P/E of 12.44 suggest a relatively attractive valuation compared to its earnings. However, the Return on Equity (RoE) of -560.50 indicates a significant negative return, likely due to substantial investments in the LNG infrastructure. As a Trading Analyst, it is essential to monitor CQPs financials, operational performance, and market trends to identify potential trading opportunities.
To further assess CQPs investment potential, it is crucial to analyze its debt profile, cash flow generation, and dividend yield. A comprehensive evaluation of these metrics will provide a more nuanced understanding of CQPs financial stability and growth prospects. Additionally, monitoring industry trends, such as LNG demand and supply dynamics, will help inform trading decisions.
CQP Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 26,168m |
| Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation |
| IPO / Inception | 2007-03-21 |
CQP Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 42.7% |
| Fundamental | 63.6% |
| Dividend Rating | 78.0% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -4.19% |
| Analyst Rating | 2.21 of 5 |
CQP Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 6.10% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 13.46% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 6.20% |
| Payout Consistency | 96.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 74.5% |
CQP Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -37% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 37.1% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 90.7% |
| CAGR 5y | 5.23% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.18 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 0.36 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.50 |
| Alpha | -7.40 |
| Beta | 0.872 |
| Volatility | 21.95% |
| Current Volume | 153.6k |
| Average Volume 20d | 70.7k |
| Stop Loss | 50.4 (-3.2%) |
| Signal | -1.47 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income (2.45b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 597.5m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.15 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.98pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -6.41% (prev -7.31%; Δ 0.90pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.16 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.79b > Net Income 2.45b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (14.71b) to EBITDA (3.91b) ratio: 3.76 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.61 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (484.0m) change vs 12m ago 0.0% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 44.49% (prev 53.23%; Δ -8.73pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 57.83% (prev 51.40%; Δ 6.42pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 4.17 (EBITDA TTM 3.91b / Interest Expense TTM 774.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.20
| (A) -0.04 = (Total Current Assets 1.02b - Total Current Liabilities 1.66b) / Total Assets 16.93b |
| (B) 0.33 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 5.58b / Total Assets 16.93b |
| (C) 0.19 = EBIT TTM 3.23b / Avg Total Assets 17.22b |
| (D) 0.11 = Book Value of Equity 1.82b / Total Liabilities 17.27b |
| Total Rating: 2.20 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 63.57
| 1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 6.30% = 3.15 |
| 3. FCF Margin 25.85% = 6.46 |
| 4. Debt/Equity data missing |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 3.79 = -2.47 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 11.22% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE data missing |
| 8. Rev. Trend -52.66% = -2.63 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -22.66% = -2.50 |
| 10. EPS Trend 2.44% = 0.06 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
What is the price of CQP shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.71%, over one month by -4.86%, over three months by -7.02% and over the past year by +13.31%.
Is Cheniere Energy Partners a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CQP is around 53.09 USD . This means that CQP is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 2%.
Is CQP a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 0
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 6
- Sell: 5
- Strong Sell: 3
What are the forecasts/targets for the CQP price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 55.9 | 7.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 55.9 | 7.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 58 | 11.4% |
Last update: 2025-09-05 04:38
CQP Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 108.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 13.1533
P/E Forward = 12.9534
P/S = 2.6275
P/B = 36.2414
P/EG = 6.1566
Beta = 0.39
Revenue TTM = 9.96b USD
EBIT TTM = 3.23b USD
EBITDA TTM = 3.91b USD
Long Term Debt = 14.21b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 609.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 14.82b USD (Calculated: Short Term 609.0m + Long Term 14.21b)
Net Debt = 14.71b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 40.88b USD (26.17b + Debt 14.82b - CCE 108.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.17 (Ebit TTM 3.23b / Interest Expense TTM 774.0m)
FCF Yield = 6.30% (FCF TTM 2.57b / Enterprise Value 40.88b)
FCF Margin = 25.85% (FCF TTM 2.57b / Revenue TTM 9.96b)
Net Margin = 24.62% (Net Income TTM 2.45b / Revenue TTM 9.96b)
Gross Margin = 44.49% ((Revenue TTM 9.96b - Cost of Revenue TTM 5.53b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 22.45 (Enterprise Value 40.88b / Book Value Of Equity 1.82b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.27% (Interest Expense 188.0m / Debt 14.82b)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = 2.55b (EBIT 3.23b * (1 - 21.00%))
Current Ratio = 0.61 (Total Current Assets 1.02b / Total Current Liabilities 1.66b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.79 (Net Debt 14.71b / EBITDA 3.91b)
Debt / FCF = 5.76 (Debt 14.82b / FCF TTM 2.57b)
Total Stockholder Equity = -463.8m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 14.48% (Net Income 2.45b, Total Assets 16.93b )
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 2.45b / Total Stockholder Equity -463.8m)
RoCE = 23.46% (Ebit 3.23b / (Equity -463.8m + L.T.Debt 14.21b))
RoIC = 17.47% (NOPAT 2.55b / Invested Capital 14.59b)
WACC = 6.25% (E(26.17b)/V(40.99b) * Re(9.23%)) + (D(14.82b)/V(40.99b) * Rd(1.27%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 0.0 | Cagr: 0.0%
Discount Rate = 9.23% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.02% ; FCFE base≈2.68b ; Y1≈2.67b ; Y5≈2.82b
Fair Price DCF = 83.67 (DCF Value 40.50b / Shares Outstanding 484.0m; 5y FCF grow -0.90% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -52.66 | Revenue CAGR: -22.66%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 56.75
EPS Correlation: 2.44 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -39.02
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