Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 10.3x · EV/EBITDA 10.6x · ROE 721.5%. (2005–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $30.8B | $25.9B | $25.7B | $24.1B | $27.5B | $20.4B | $14.1B | $19.3B | $17.5B | $14.3B | $9.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $45.3B | $40.4B | $40.6B | $39.5B | $42.9B | $36.7B | $30.5B | $35.2B | $32.0B | $28.8B | $23.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 10.32 | 8.67 | 12.50 | 7.16 | 17.39 | 14.08 | 15.19 | 17.69 | 14.38 | 24.70 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 2.87 | 2.41 | 2.95 | 2.49 | 1.60 | 2.17 | 2.28 | 2.82 | 2.72 | 3.33 | 8.85 |
| P/B Ratio | 74.46 | 62.52 | — | — | — | 28.47 | 26.11 | 26.95 | 21.84 | 22.45 | 21.98 |
| P/FCF | 12.00 | 10.08 | 9.14 | 8.34 | 7.44 | 12.44 | 18.07 | 89.20 | 16.33 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 11.14 | 9.35 | 8.66 | 7.75 | 6.63 | 8.92 | 8.04 | 12.46 | 9.32 | 14.68 | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.75 | 4.66 | 4.09 | 2.49 | 3.89 | 4.95 | 5.14 | 4.98 | 6.69 | 21.42 |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.60 | 9.45 | 10.25 | 6.92 | 10.69 | 11.80 | 11.41 | 13.70 | 13.32 | 19.27 | 58.03 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.64 | 10.79 | 12.26 | 7.78 | 12.75 | 14.93 | 14.60 | 17.07 | 15.94 | 26.09 | 126.68 |
| EV / FCF | — | 15.71 | 14.43 | 13.68 | 11.61 | 22.36 | 39.21 | 162.77 | 29.90 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 34.3% | 34.3% | 51.1% | 64.7% | 26.0% | 37.0% | 49.2% | 42.8% | 98.2% | 97.7% | 48.4% |
| Operating Margin | 33.3% | 33.3% | 37.7% | 52.1% | 19.6% | 27.1% | 34.5% | 29.8% | 30.8% | 26.9% | 22.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 27.8% | 27.8% | 28.8% | 44.0% | 14.5% | 17.3% | 19.2% | 17.2% | 19.8% | 11.4% | -15.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 721.5% | 721.5% | — | — | — | 259.3% | 188.7% | 155.1% | 177.1% | 90.6% | -29.6% |
| ROA | 17.1% | 17.1% | 14.1% | 22.5% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 7.2% | 3.0% | -1.2% |
| ROIC | 18.4% | 18.4% | 17.0% | 27.1% | 16.7% | 11.3% | 9.5% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 5.9% | 1.4% |
| ROCE | 22.8% | 22.8% | 20.3% | 29.8% | 19.2% | 14.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 7.4% | 2.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 35.47 | 35.47 | — | — | — | 24.06 | 32.80 | 24.72 | 20.08 | 25.11 | 32.58 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.44 | 3.44 | 3.85 | 2.80 | 4.06 | 5.55 | 6.61 | 6.88 | 6.69 | 10.73 | 35.54 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 34.99 | — | — | — | 22.70 | 30.55 | 22.23 | 18.16 | 22.62 | 31.21 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.39 | 3.39 | 3.76 | 2.70 | 3.84 | 5.23 | 6.15 | 6.19 | 6.04 | 9.67 | 34.05 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 5.64 | 5.29 | 5.34 | 4.16 | 9.92 | 21.14 | 73.57 | 13.57 | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 4.97 | 4.97 | 4.14 | 6.17 | 3.87 | 2.96 | 2.30 | 2.33 | 2.74 | 1.80 | 0.52 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 1.01 | 1.08 | 1.64 | 2.42 | 2.80 | 2.21 | 2.58 | 1.12 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.92 | 1.02 | 1.51 | 2.30 | 2.68 | 2.11 | 2.47 | 1.01 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.22 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.72 | 1.37 | 1.84 | 1.44 | 1.92 | 0.71 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.88 | 0.49 | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.25 | 0.07 |
| Inventory Turnover | 39.24 | 39.24 | 28.17 | 24.05 | 79.59 | 33.80 | 29.28 | 33.69 | 39.69 | 1.05 | 5.83 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 30.33 | 27.09 | 24.59 | 24.99 | 36.91 | 29.71 | 21.46 | 26.24 | 30.02 | 62.70 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.7% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 12.1% | 9.6% | 7.1% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 69.1% | 69.1% | 89.0% | 68.3% | 105.5% | 89.0% | 114.9% | 107.2% | 87.4% | 60.0% | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 9.7% | 11.5% | 8.0% | 14.0% | 5.7% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 5.7% | 7.0% | 4.0% | — |
| FCF Yield | 8.3% | 9.9% | 10.9% | 12.0% | 13.4% | 8.0% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.7% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 12.1% | 9.6% | 7.1% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $484M | $484M | $484M | $484M | $484M | $399M | $484M | $484M | $484M | $338M |
Commodity Spread Volatility
According to current market data, CQP trades at a forward P/E of 15.41 and an EV/EBITDA of 8.95, suggesting that investors are pricing in significant volatility regarding the sustainability of future cash flows compared to the partnership's historical valuation averages and broader midstream sector peers.
The divergence between the TTM P/E of 9.81 and the forward P/E of 15.41 implies that the market anticipates a contraction in earnings, likely due to the sensitivity of margins to global LNG price indices. This valuation profile suggests that the market is discounting the partnership's ability to maintain its current distribution yield in a potentially more volatile commodity environment.
As reported in financial statements, CQP's ROIC has declined to 1.7% in 2026Q1 from 7.5% in 2025Q4, indicating that the partnership is struggling to generate adequate returns on its massive infrastructure base during periods of compressed margins and heightened operational costs.
The sharp decay in ROIC suggests that the capital-intensive nature of the Sabine Pass terminal is becoming a drag on performance when throughput margins narrow. Investors should monitor whether this trend is a temporary cyclical trough or a structural shift in the partnership's ability to compound capital effectively.
Based on recent quarterly filings, CQP's cash conversion cycle has fluctuated between 22 and 33 days over the last ten quarters, reflecting the inherent lumpiness of LNG cargo loadings and the partnership's reliance on efficient feedstock procurement to maintain its operational throughput.
The variability in the CCC suggests that management faces ongoing challenges in synchronizing the timing of gas purchases with export shipments. This operational friction may periodically constrain liquidity, necessitating a closer look at how working capital management impacts the partnership's ability to fund distributions.
As indicated by the 2026Q1 debt-to-equity ratio of 182.28, CQP's balance sheet appears increasingly vulnerable, with interest coverage falling to 1.82x, which suggests that the partnership's ability to service its debt obligations is becoming more sensitive to fluctuations in operating cash flow.
The high leverage ratio relative to historical levels warrants significant caution, as it limits the partnership's capacity to absorb further margin compression or unexpected capital requirements. The current interest coverage level suggests that any further decline in operating income could place meaningful pressure on the partnership's financial covenants.
Market participants frequently over-rely on Distributable Cash Flow as a proxy for sustainable earnings, often ignoring the impact of non-cash derivative gains and maintenance capital expenditures that can significantly distort the true cash-generating capacity of the Sabine Pass terminal infrastructure.
Using DCF without adjusting for the volatility of commodity hedging programs obscures the underlying operational health of the partnership. Analysts should instead focus on normalized free cash flow metrics that account for the cyclical nature of feedstock costs and the long-term maintenance requirements of the liquefaction trains.
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Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P.'s current P/E ratio is 10.3x. The historical average is 20.3x. This places it at the 18th percentile of its historical range.
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P.'s current EV/EBITDA is 10.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 20.5x.
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P.'s return on equity (ROE) is 721.5%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 65.9%.
Based on historical data, Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. is trading at a P/E of 10.3x. This is at the 18th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P.'s current dividend yield is 6.70% with a payout ratio of 69.1%.
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. has 34.3% gross margin and 33.3% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.