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USA Compression Partners LPUSAC +1.61%80 EV-to-FCF is 22.08 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 23.00. GuruFocus rates USAC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 587 Oil & Gas companies, USA Compression Partners LP ranks worse than 67.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for USA Compression Partners LP's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
USAC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19050.77 Med: 23 Max: 880.66
Current: 22.08
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of USA Compression Partners LP was 880.66. The lowest was -19050.77. And the median was 23.00.
USAC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 67.46% of 587
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 14.93
vs USAC: 22.08
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 $26.865.
USA Compression Partners LP's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.060.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
USA Compression Partners LP EV-to-FCF Related Terms
USA Compression Partners LP EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, USA Compression Partners LP's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where USA Compression Partners LP's EV-to-FCF falls into.
USA Compression Partners LP's current Enterprise Value is $6,842 Mil.
USA Compression Partners LP's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $310 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-FCF of 22.08 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on USA Compression Partners LP and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.00. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Compression Partners LP ranks #396 out of 587 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is USA Compression Partners LP's EV-to-FCF too high?
USA Compression Partners LP's current EV-to-FCF of 22.08 is near median its 10-year median of 23.00. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.93. USA Compression Partners LP's value of 22.08 is 47.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Compression Partners LP ranks #396 out of 587 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, USA Compression Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Compression Partners LP's EV-to-FCF compare to WHD and TDW?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, USA Compression Partners LP ranks #396 out of 587 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places USA Compression Partners LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.93. USA Compression Partners LP's value of 22.08 is 47.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.00 vs. the industry median of 14.93, 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-FCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Oil & Gas companies is 14.93, based on 587 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF of 22.08 is 47.9% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on USA Compression Partners LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.93 — 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-FCF is 22.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.00. 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 $26.34, compared to a current price of $26.87 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 22.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.00 and 47.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 14.93. USA Compression Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For USA Compression Partners LP (USAC), the current EV-to-FCF is 22.08 as of Aug. 25, 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 $26.87 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.34.
GuruFocus considers USA Compression Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for USAC:
EV-to-FCF: 22.08 (near median its 10-year median of 23.00)
GF Value™: $26.34 vs. price of $26.87 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#396 of 587)
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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