Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) Financial Ratios
15 years of historical data (2011–2025) · Energy · Oil & Gas Midstream
EV/EBITDA
↓
3.39
↓-36% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.27
30Y Low3.5·High13.4
P/FCF
↑
N/A
—
5yr avg: 1.75
30Y Low1.3·High6.3
P/B Ratio
↑
0.27
-5% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.29
30Y Low0.2·High1.8
ROE
↓
12.9%
↓+7% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.1%
30Y Low1%·High50%
Debt/EBITDA
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2.57
↓-42% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.42
30Y Low2.6·High10.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
DLNG Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Dynagas LNG Partners LP trades at 2.1x earnings, 37% below its 5-year average of 3.3x, sitting at the 0th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Energy sector median P/E of 15.4x, the stock trades at a discount of 86%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $128M | $138M | $200M | $103M | $96M | $105M | $89M | $75M | $120M | $375M | $328M |
| Enterprise Value | $364M | $374M | $453M | $449M | $591M | $620M | $672M | $712M | $723M | $1.0B | $987M |
| P/E Ratio → | 2.09 | 2.23 | 5.18 | 4.24 | 2.28 | 2.54 | 3.97 | — | 33.70 | 40.22 | 9.46 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.82 | 0.88 | 1.28 | 0.64 | 0.73 | 0.77 | 0.65 | 0.57 | 0.94 | 2.70 | 1.93 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.41 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.24 | 0.37 | 1.18 | 0.89 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 2.17 | 1.71 | 1.80 | 1.33 | 1.30 | 1.73 | 2.81 | 6.32 | 4.95 |
| P/OCF | 1.42 | 1.53 | 2.17 | 1.60 | 1.68 | 1.33 | 1.30 | 1.73 | 2.78 | 6.32 | 3.16 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
DLNG EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Dynagas LNG Partners LP's enterprise value stands at 3.4x EBITDA, 36% below its 5-year average of 5.3x. The Energy sector median is 7.8x, placing the stock at a 57% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.39 | 2.89 | 2.80 | 4.49 | 4.50 | 4.90 | 5.44 | 5.68 | 7.35 | 5.81 |
| EV / EBITDA | 3.39 | 3.47 | 4.13 | 4.64 | 7.66 | 6.44 | 6.99 | 7.86 | 8.67 | 10.84 | 7.45 |
| EV / EBIT | 4.84 | 4.96 | 5.55 | 6.13 | 7.42 | 8.61 | 11.54 | 14.17 | 14.31 | 17.90 | 9.89 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 4.91 | 7.46 | 11.01 | 7.80 | 9.79 | 16.49 | 16.97 | 17.22 | 14.91 |
DLNG Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Dynagas LNG Partners LP earns an operating margin of 48.1%, significantly above the Energy sector average of 13.8%. Operating margins have expanded from 40.3% to 48.1% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 12.9% is modest. ROIC of 7.8% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.2%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 53.6% | 53.6% | 55.1% | 45.6% | 41.3% | 53.5% | 53.6% | 52.8% | 48.4% | 51.7% | 64.7% |
| Operating Margin | 48.1% | 48.1% | 49.5% | 40.3% | 34.4% | 46.9% | 46.9% | 45.8% | 41.7% | 46.0% | 60.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 39.4% | 39.4% | 33.0% | 22.4% | 41.0% | 38.7% | 24.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 12.5% | 39.4% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 12.9% | 12.9% | 11.1% | 8.2% | 13.4% | 14.8% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.1% | 18.2% |
| ROA | 7.5% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| ROIC | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.6% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 7.5% |
| ROCE | 10.2% | 10.2% | 12.8% | 9.7% | 5.1% | 7.2% | 7.0% | 7.0% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
DLNG Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Dynagas LNG Partners LP carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.6x, which is moderately leveraged (roughly in line with the sector average of 2.6x). Net debt stands at $236M ($277M total debt minus $41M cash). Interest coverage of 3.8x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.94 | 1.17 | 1.47 | 1.81 | 2.08 | 2.18 | 2.24 | 1.95 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.93 | 4.34 | 6.44 | 5.83 | 6.33 | 7.21 | 8.56 | 7.58 | 5.41 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.50 | 0.52 | 0.77 | 1.17 | 1.35 | 1.73 | 2.03 | 1.85 | 2.03 | 1.79 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.19 | 2.19 | 2.31 | 3.58 | 6.41 | 5.35 | 6.07 | 7.03 | 7.24 | 6.86 | 4.97 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 2.74 | 5.75 | 9.21 | 6.47 | 8.49 | 14.75 | 14.16 | 10.90 | 9.96 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.76 | 3.76 | 2.72 | 1.87 | 2.85 | 3.36 | 2.15 | 0.98 | 1.00 | 1.23 | 2.85 |
DLNG Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
The current ratio of 0.52x is below 1.0, meaning current liabilities exceed current assets. The current ratio has improved from 0.23x to 0.52x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.93 | 0.23 | 1.06 | 0.79 | 0.43 | 0.28 | 0.41 | 3.07 | 1.13 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.92 | 0.23 | 1.04 | 0.77 | 0.42 | 0.27 | 0.41 | 3.04 | 1.12 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.81 | 0.16 | 0.69 | 0.73 | 0.40 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 2.95 | 1.09 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Inventory Turnover | 60.41 | 60.41 | 78.57 | 116.31 | 87.38 | 70.41 | 78.74 | 85.99 | 53.77 | 84.10 | 71.81 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 5.48 | 11.89 | 15.44 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 1.02 | 0.40 | 0.14 | 0.41 | 0.21 |
DLNG Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Dynagas LNG Partners LP returns 14.1% to shareholders annually — split between a 13.1% dividend yield and 1.0% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 27.4% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 47.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.1% | 12.3% | 7.4% | 11.2% | 12.0% | 11.0% | 13.0% | 21.9% | 40.5% | 17.8% | 20.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 27.4% | 27.4% | 28.7% | 32.2% | 21.4% | 21.7% | — | 453.7% | 1340.2% | 385.6% | 100.0% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 47.9% | 44.8% | 19.3% | 23.6% | 43.9% | 39.4% | 25.2% | — | 3.0% | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 46.0% | 58.4% | 55.7% | 75.4% | 77.2% | 57.7% | 35.6% | 15.8% | 20.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 14.1% | 13.2% | 7.5% | 11.2% | 12.0% | 11.0% | 13.0% | 22.1% | 40.5% | 17.8% | 20.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $37M | $37M | $37M | $37M | $37M | $36M | $35M | $35M | $35M | $21M |
Peer Comparison
Compare DLNG with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DLNGYou | $128M | 2.1 | 3.4 | — | 53.6% | 48.1% | 12.9% | 7.8% | 2.6 |
 GLNG | $5B | 76.3 | 35.9 | — | 46.9% | 34.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 14.9 |
 FLNG | $2B | 21.6 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 52.9% | 50.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 7.3 |
 CLCO | $511M | 5.3 | 7.4 | — | 76.0% | 50.5% | 12.5% | 6.7% | 5.9 |
 TNK | $3B | 7.4 | 6.0 | 22.9 | 27.5% | 22.6% | 18.5% | 12.5% | 0.2 |
 TK | $1B | 10.4 | 0.5 | 9.5 | 27.5% | 21.8% | 4.8% | 12.0% | 0.2 |
 STNG | $4B | 11.5 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 46.2% | 33.0% | 11.4% | 7.2% | 1.3 |
 INSW | $4B | 13.6 | 9.9 | 109.7 | 42.3% | 36.3% | 16.0% | 9.4% | 1.2 |
 NAT | $1B | 100.9 | 18.6 | — | 19.8% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 4.9 |
 DHT | $3B | 14.4 | 12.3 | — | 38.2% | 34.2% | 19.4% | 8.9% | 1.6 |
 LNG | $48B | 9.4 | 10.3 | 19.3 | 29.0% | 27.0% | 46.1% | 10.9% | 3.9 |
| Energy Median | — | 15.4 | 7.8 | 13.8 | 33.7% | 13.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.6 |
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DLNG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DLNG stock.
What is Dynagas LNG Partners LP's P/E ratio?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current P/E ratio is 2.1x. The historical average is 10.7x.
What is Dynagas LNG Partners LP's EV/EBITDA?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current EV/EBITDA is 3.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.3x.
What is Dynagas LNG Partners LP's ROE?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP's return on equity (ROE) is 12.9%. The historical average is 16.7%.
Is DLNG stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Dynagas LNG Partners LP is trading at a P/E of 2.1x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Dynagas LNG Partners LP's dividend yield?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current dividend yield is 13.09% with a payout ratio of 27.4%.
What are Dynagas LNG Partners LP's profit margins?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP has 53.6% gross margin and 48.1% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does Dynagas LNG Partners LP have?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.6x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.