USAC (USA Compression Partners LP) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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USAC USA Compression Partners LP USAC
79 GF Score
Price $26.97
GF Value $25.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is USA Compression Partners LP Profitability Rank?

USA Compression Partners LP USAC +0.78% 79 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates USAC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

USA Compression Partners LP has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

USA Compression Partners LP's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.43%. As of today, USA Compression Partners LP's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


USA Compression Partners LP Profitability Rank Related Terms


USAC vs OII, WHD, TDW: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, USA Compression Partners LP's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where USA Compression Partners LP's Profitability Rank falls into.


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USA Compression Partners LP Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

USA Compression Partners LP has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

USA Compression Partners LP's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=90.87 / 331.275
=27.43 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

USA Compression Partners LP has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

USA Compression Partners LP operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
USA Compression Partners LP (USAC) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on USA Compression Partners LP and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, USA Compression Partners LP's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is USA Compression Partners LP's Profitability Rank too high?
USA Compression Partners LP's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, USA Compression Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Compression Partners LP's Profitability Rank compare to OII and WHD?
USA Compression Partners LP's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, USA Compression Partners LP's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on USA Compression Partners LP and its competitors. USA Compression Partners LP's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 $25.90, compared to a current price of $26.97 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. USA Compression Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For USA Compression Partners LP (USAC), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 overvalued. The current stock price of $26.97 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.90. GuruFocus considers USA Compression Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for USAC:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $25.90 vs. price of $26.97 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs

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 EnergyOil & Gas
Address 8115 Preston Road, Suite 700, Dellas, TX, USA, 75225
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.
79GF Score

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