USAC (USA Compression Partners LP) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.97 (As of Mar. 2026) — 67% Below Median

What is USA Compression Partners LP Dividend Payout Ratio?

USA Compression Partners LP USAC -5.52% 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 5.92. GuruFocus rates USAC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, USA Compression Partners LP ranks worse than 92.15% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. USA Compression Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.97.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of USA Compression Partners LP is 2.01, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for USA Compression Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

USAC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.01 Med: 5.92 Max: 44.68
Current: 2.01

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of USA Compression Partners LP was 44.68. The lowest was 2.01. And the median was 5.92.

USAC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
92.15% of 433 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs USAC: 2.01

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of USA Compression Partners LP is 8.48%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of USA Compression Partners LP was 42.17%. The lowest was 7.08%. And the median was 11.92%.

USA Compression Partners LP's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.53.

During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of USA Compression Partners LP was 18.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

USA Compression Partners LP (NYSE:USAC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

USA Compression Partners LP Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

USA Compression Partners LP Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for USA Compression Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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USAC vs WHD, SEI, OII: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, USA Compression Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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.

USA Compression Partners LP Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, USA Compression Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where USA Compression Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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USA Compression Partners LP Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

USA Compression Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	2.1	/	0.966
	=	2.17

USA Compression Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.525	/	0.267
	=	1.97

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.97 mean?

USA Compression Partners LP (USAC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.97 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on USA Compression Partners LP and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 5.92. Over the past decade, USA Compression Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 2.01 to 44.68. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Compression Partners LP ranks #399 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.

Is USA Compression Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

USA Compression Partners LP's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.97 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 5.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.01 to a high of 44.68. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. USA Compression Partners LP's value of 1.97 is 294% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Compression Partners LP ranks #399 out of 433 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 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does USA Compression Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WHD and SEI?

According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, USA Compression Partners LP ranks #399 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places USA Compression Partners LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. USA Compression Partners LP's value of 1.97 is 294% above this benchmark. Historically, USA Compression Partners LP's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 2.01 to 44.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.92 vs. the industry median of 0.50, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.50, based on 433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. USA Compression Partners LP's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.97 is 294% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on USA Compression Partners LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USA Compression Partners LP's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.97, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 5.92. 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 $25.60, compared to a current price of $24.81 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.97, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 5.92 and 294% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. USA Compression Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For USA Compression Partners LP (USAC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.97 as of Mar. 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $24.81 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.60. GuruFocus considers USA Compression Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for USAC:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.97 (67% below median its 10-year median of 5.92)
GF Value™: $25.60 vs. price of $24.81 (3.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 294% above the Oil & Gas median (#399 of 433)

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 Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

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Address 8115 Preston Road, Suite 700, Dellas, TX, USA, 75225

Website https://www.usacompression.com

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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