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USA Compression Partners LPUSAC -1.93%78 EV-to-OCF is 15.98 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 14.16. GuruFocus rates USAC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Oil & Gas companies, USA Compression Partners LP ranks worse than 83.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for USA Compression Partners LP's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
USAC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.72 Med: 14.16 Max: 21.51
Current: 15.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of USA Compression Partners LP was 21.51. The lowest was 7.72. And the median was 14.16.
USAC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 83.32% of 1019
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.92
vs USAC: 15.98
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
USA Compression Partners LP (NYSE:USAC) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
USA Compression Partners LP's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
USA Compression Partners LP's share price for today is $26.38.
USA Compression Partners LP's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.970.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
USA Compression Partners LP EV-to-OCF Related Terms
USA Compression Partners LP EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, USA Compression Partners LP's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
USA Compression Partners LP EV-to-OCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, USA Compression Partners LP's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where USA Compression Partners LP's EV-to-OCF falls into.
USA Compression Partners LP's current Enterprise Value is $6,804 Mil.
USA Compression Partners LP's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $426 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
USA Compression Partners LP (USAC) has a EV-to-OCF of 15.98 as of Jul. 27, 2026. This is 13% above median its historical median of 14.16. Over the past decade, USA Compression Partners LP's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.72 to 21.51. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Compression Partners LP ranks #849 out of 1019 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is USA Compression Partners LP's EV-to-OCF too high?
USA Compression Partners LP's current EV-to-OCF of 15.98 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 14.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.72 to a high of 21.51. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.92. USA Compression Partners LP's value of 15.98 is 169.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Compression Partners LP ranks #849 out of 1019 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, USA Compression Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Compression Partners LP's EV-to-OCF compare to WHD and TDW?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, USA Compression Partners LP ranks #849 out of 1019 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places USA Compression Partners LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.92. USA Compression Partners LP's value of 15.98 is 169.9% above this benchmark. Historically, USA Compression Partners LP's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.72 to 21.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.16 vs. the industry median of 5.92, USA Compression Partners LP has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Oil & Gas companies is 5.92, based on 1,019 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. USA Compression Partners LP's current EV-to-OCF of 15.98 is 169.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USA Compression Partners LP's current EV-to-OCF is 15.98, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 14.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Compression Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Compression Partners LP (USAC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.94, compared to a current price of $26.38 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.98, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 14.16 and 169.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.92. USA Compression Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For USA Compression Partners LP (USAC), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.98 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is USA Compression Partners LP (USAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Compression Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.38 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.94.
GuruFocus considers USA Compression Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for USAC:
EV-to-OCF: 15.98 (13% above median its 10-year median of 14.16)
GF Value™: $25.94 vs. price of $26.38 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 169.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#849 of 1019)
No single metric tells the full story. See the USAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
USA Compression Partners LP provides compression services in the United States in terms of total compression fleet horsepower to customers relating to infrastructure applications, including both allowing for the processing and transportation of natural gas through the domestic pipeline system and enhancing crude oil production through artificial lift processes. It engineers, designs, operates, services, and repairs its compression units and maintains related support inventory and equipment. The company provides compression services throughout the U.S., including the Utica, Marcellus, Permian, Denver-Julesburg, Eagle Ford, Mississippi Lime, Granite Wash, Woodford, Barnett, and Haynesville.
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