USAC

USA Compression Partners, LP

Fundamental data last updated:October 20, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Energy

industry

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

USA Compression Partners, LP, a growth-oriented Delaware limited partnership that provides natural gas compression services in terms of total compression fleet horsepower. The company offers compression services to oil companies and independent producers, processors, gatherers, and transporters of natural gas and crude oil, as well as operates stations. It primarily focuses on providing natural gas compression services to infrastructure applications, including centralized natural gas gathering systems and processing facilities. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

31.74

Market Cap ($M USD)

$3.47B

Forward P/E

12.71

PEG

0.08

PRICE TO SALES

3.20

PRICE TO BOOK

12.95

EV / EBITDA

10.16

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

8.72%

DCF Value

$202.24

Graham Number

$6.72

Price to FCF

11.46

EV to FCF

21.31

Earnings Yield

3.15%

FCF Yield

8.72%

DIVIDEND

Yield

7.31%

Annual Payout

$2.10

Payout Ratio

206.73%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.90

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$2.26

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$1.46B

Return on Equity (ROE)

651.13%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

30.43%

Debt-to-Equity

-22.67

Piotroski F-Score

6

Altman Z-Score

1.23

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

9.40%

Current Ratio

1.55

Quick Ratio

0.86

Net Debt to EBITDA

4.69

Interest Coverage

1.75

Gross Profit margin

51.61%

FCF PER SHARE

$2.12

REVENUE PER SHARE

$7.59

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The market seems to be dramatically mispricing USAC relative to its intrinsic value. With a DCF value towering at $210.02, the stock’s recent pricing indicates a severe undervaluation. The Forward P/E of 12.45 suggests growth potential, yet the Altman Z-score of 1.22 raises red flags about financial distress. Despite a robust Earnings Yield, the high Price/Book ratio of 12.69 signals caution. This is a complex narrative of undervaluation with underlying risks.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

In the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry, USAC's exposure to AI and tech shifts is minimal. The sector's reliance on physical assets and infrastructure limits rapid tech adaptation. However, incremental improvements in operational efficiency through tech could offer marginal benefits.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, USAC presents a compelling case. The ROIC of 9.40% and a Piotroski F-Score of 7 indicate strong operational efficiency and financial health. A solid Operating Margin of 30.43% underscores pricing power, while the FCF Yield, though modest, reflects disciplined capital management. These metrics paint a picture of a company with effective capital allocation and potential for growth.

The Bear Case

Despite its strengths, USAC faces significant structural risks. The Price/Book ratio of 12.69 and Price/Sales of 3.13 suggest overvaluation concerns. The stock's proximity to its 52-week high indicates technical overextension. Additionally, the high payout ratio of 154.94% raises sustainability questions about its dividend policy. These factors could deter cautious investors.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$27.50

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.18

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

6.37%

Distance to 52-Week Low

23.92%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

-18.01%

50-DAY SMA

$27.95

200-DAY SMA

$25.37

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