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Dynagas LNG Partners LP (NYSE:DLNG) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Forward PE Ratio 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.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Forward PE Ratio Chart
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
37.45
4.77
3.30
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Quarterly Data
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
37.45
20.00
23.70
34.25
4.77
3.53
3.35
3.11
3.30
3.67
DLNG vs NFE, MMLP, TORO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 2.92 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Dynagas LNG Partners LP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #28 out of 543 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.92. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.89. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's value of 2.92 is 73.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #28 out of 543 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dynagas LNG Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Forward PE Ratio compare to NFE and MMLP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #28 out of 543 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Dynagas LNG Partners LP in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.89. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's value of 2.92 is 73.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 10.89, based on 543 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current Forward PE Ratio of 2.92 is 73.2% below 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Dynagas LNG Partners LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dynagas LNG Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.59, compared to a current price of $3.40 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 2.92 and 73.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 10.89. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 2.92 as of Jul. 22, 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dynagas LNG Partners LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.40 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.59.
GuruFocus considers Dynagas LNG Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DLNG:
Forward PE Ratio: 2.92
GF Value™: $3.59 vs. price of $3.40 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#28 of 543)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP is a limited partnership company focused on owning and operating high specification and versatile LNG carriers that are employed on multi-year contracts with international energy companies, providing the benefits of stable cash flows and high utilization rates. The company defines charters of two years or more as multi-year charters. Its current LNG Carrier fleet is optimized for trading flexibility. In addition to conventional trade, part of LNG Carrier fleet is assigned with Ice Class 1A FS notation and is winterized, which enables trade in subzero and ice bound conditions.
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