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USAC

USA Compression Partners LP

NYSE: USAC · ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

$27.19
+0.04% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$3.94B
P/E ratio
31.98
P/S ratio
3.95x
EPS (TTM)
$0.85
Dividend yield
7.84%
52W range
$21 – $28
Volume
0.2M

USA Compression Partners LP (USAC) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for USAC.

WallStSmart Verdict
Fairly
Valued

Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.

Smart Value Score: 56 / 100
P/E (TTM)
32.0x
vs 5Y median of 33.0x
PEG
Margin of Safety
+43.89%
Fair value $48.17 vs $27.19
EV / EBITDA
0.0x

USAC historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in USAC's own 5Y range.

NOW
27.4x
5Y Low
31.8x
25th
33.0x
Median
44.4x
75th
155.9x
5Y High
USAC is trading cheaper than 69% of the last 5Y.
31th percentile · Below median

USAC intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$27.19
Market value
Intrinsic value
$48.17
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
+43.89%
+77.2% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

USAC valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

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P/E in mid-range
P/E sits at the 31th percentile of the 5Y range. Neither cheap nor rich historically.
Strong margin of safety
Current price 43.9% below DCF intrinsic value estimate. Meaningful downside cushion.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 31.98x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 3.95x

Is USAC overvalued in 2026?

USA Compression Partners LP (USAC) currently trades at $27.19 per share with a market capitalization of $3,940,349,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 56/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 32.0x, below its 5-year median of 33.0x.

Looking at its own history, USAC is currently trading cheaper than 69% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 31th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates USAC's intrinsic value at $48.17 per share, against the current market price of $27.19. This implies a margin of safety of +43.89%. A meaningful cushion exists against model error, making this a reasonable risk-adjusted entry.

The Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.

Bottom line: USAC trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 56/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.

Frequently asked questions

Is USAC overvalued in 2026?

Based on a Smart Value Score of 56/100, USAC is fairly valued. Price reasonably reflects current fundamentals with limited cushion in either direction.

What is USAC's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates USAC's intrinsic value at $48.17 per share, versus the current price of $27.19. This produces a margin of safety of +43.89%.

What P/E ratio does USAC trade at?

USAC trades at a P/E of 32.0x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 33.0x.

Is USAC a buy based on valuation?

WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 56/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile is balanced. Best suited for investors with an existing thesis.

How does USAC's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, USAC currently sits in the 31th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is below its long-run median relative to where it has traded over the period.

What is USAC's Smart Value Score?

USAC's Smart Value Score is 56/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.