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Cheniere Energy Partners LPCQP +3.44%67 FCF Margin % is 16.76% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 17.04. GuruFocus rates CQP with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 919 Oil & Gas companies, Cheniere Energy Partners LP ranks better than 85.42% on this metric.
* 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 Midstream subindustry, Cheniere Energy Partners LP's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
Cheniere Energy Partners LP FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cheniere Energy Partners LP's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheniere Energy Partners LP's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Cheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP) has a FCF Margin % of 16.76% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cheniere Energy Partners LP and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy Partners LP ranks #134 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Cheniere Energy Partners LP's FCF Margin % too high?
Cheniere Energy Partners LP's current FCF Margin % of 16.76% is near median its 10-year median of 17.04. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Margin % is 3.38. Cheniere Energy Partners LP's value of 16.76% is 395.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheniere Energy Partners LP ranks #134 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cheniere Energy Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheniere Energy Partners LP's FCF Margin % compare to VG and WES?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy Partners LP ranks #134 out of 919 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Cheniere Energy Partners LP in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.38. Cheniere Energy Partners LP's value of 16.76% is 395.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.04 vs. the industry median of 3.38, Cheniere Energy 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 FCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.38, based on 919 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cheniere Energy Partners LP's current FCF Margin % of 16.76% is 395.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cheniere Energy Partners LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheniere Energy Partners LP's current FCF Margin % is 16.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheniere Energy Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.30, compared to a current price of $68.87 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 16.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.04 and 395.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.38. Cheniere Energy Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP), the current FCF Margin % is 16.76% as of Jun. 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 Cheniere Energy Partners LP (CQP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheniere Energy Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $68.87 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $61.30.
GuruFocus considers Cheniere Energy Partners LP to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CQP:
FCF Margin %: 16.76% (near median its 10-year median of 17.04)
GF Value™: $61.30 vs. price of $68.87 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 395.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#134 of 919)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CQP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheniere Energy Partners is a liquified natural gas producer operating one facility in Sabine Pass, Louisiana. It generates most of its revenue through long-term contracts with customers on a fixed- and variable-fee payout structure. It also generates revenue by selling uncontracted LNG to customers on a short or one-time basis. The profit generated through those activities is split with parent and operator Cheniere Energy.
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