USAC
USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP
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USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS LP (USAC) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$25.51
-0.01 (-0.04%)
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5d:
+4.34%
30d:
-0.97%
90d:
-2.11%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
BUY
HIGH Confidence (74%)
Quality Score
54/100
Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
30-Day Fair Range
$24.86 – $25.65
Position: SLIGHTLY HIGH
Forward P/E & Valuation
15.4x
FAIR
vs 16.0x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$29.80
+16.8% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$24.15 / $26.06
Trend: Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
✅ BUY SIGNAL: USAC shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite slightly high pricing.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$51.73
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$32.12
20.6% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 16.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: USAC is currently trading at $25.51, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $24.86 to $25.65. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 15.4) is in line with its historical norms (16.0). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 1.3% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 25.6% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, USAC is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $26.06. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: USAC scores 74/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $29.80 (+16.8%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, USAC is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $26.06. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: USAC scores 74/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $29.80 (+16.8%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$24.86 -
$25.65
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
73.8%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$24.86 -
$25.65
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support Level
$24.15
Resistance Level
$26.06
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (74/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($29.80)
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 74/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.37
Wall Street Target
$29.80
(+16.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
42.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
25.6%
Profit Margin
12.4%
Valuation Discount vs History
-1.3% cheaper
PE vs Historical
15.4 vs 16.0
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-1.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$25.18
(-1%)
2-Year Target
$24.85
(-3%)
3-Year Target
$24.53
(-4%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 15→16)
$25.54
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 25.1%)
$64.57
(+153%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.4, Growth: 25.1%)
$49.95
(+96%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.1, Growth: 25.1%)
$42.46
(+67%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (23x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (15x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 22.58 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.13
Bull Case
$41.24
(+62%)
Analyst growth 46.9%, PE expands to 24.8
Base Case
$37.49
(+47%)
Market implied 46.9%, PE stable at 22.6
Bear Case
$17.35
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 19.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 15.4 to 16.0
Stabilization Target:
$26.56
(+4.1%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+4.1%
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Bullish
2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
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Last Tracked
Aug 6, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
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Key Retail Themes:
Bullish sentiment
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