CAPL

Based on CrossAmerica Partners LP's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does CrossAmerica Partners do?

CrossAmerica Partners LP wholesales motor fuels to dealers and agents, operates convenience retail sites, and owns or leases real estate used in fuel distribution. The partnership covers both the supply side — moving fuel to roughly 1,750 sites across 34 states — and the retail side through company-operated locations.

Does CAPL pay dividends?

Yes, CrossAmerica Partners pays a regular distribution to unitholders. As a master limited partnership, it is structured to pass through cash flows to investors. Prospective investors should review the current distribution rate and assess sustainability given the partnership's Weak Risk pillar rating.

When does CAPL report earnings?

CrossAmerica Partners follows a standard quarterly reporting schedule. For exact dates of upcoming earnings releases and distribution announcements, check the investor relations section of the company's official website.

Is CAPL a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates CAPL as Below Average, driven by Weak ratings across the Moat, Growth, and Risk pillars. The Valuation pillar is rated Good, which may reflect the market's recognition of these challenges. Whether CAPL fits a portfolio depends on individual risk tolerance and income objectives — the full analysis is available to Pro members.

Is CAPL overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for CAPL is rated Good, suggesting the units are not obviously expensive relative to the partnership's fundamentals. However, a favorable valuation label alone does not make a complete investment case — the Weak Growth and Risk pillars remain important considerations.

How does CAPL compare to its competitors?

Compared to peers like World Kinect, Clean Energy Fuels, and Star Group, CrossAmerica Partners is more narrowly focused on domestic wholesale fuel distribution and convenience retail. Competitors vary in geographic reach, fuel type, and end-market exposure. The UQS platform provides side-by-side pillar comparisons for registered users.

What is CAPL's market cap bracket?

CrossAmerica Partners is classified as a small-cap partnership. This places it below large integrated energy companies in terms of scale, which can mean less liquidity and greater sensitivity to sector-specific headwinds.

Who founded CrossAmerica Partners?

The partnership traces its roots to 1992 under earlier operating entities and was formally organized as a publicly traded MLP in 2012, originally under the name Lehigh Gas Partners LP. It rebranded to CrossAmerica Partners LP in October 2014. CrossAmerica GP LLC serves as its general partner.

Is CAPL a long-term quality investment?

From a long-term quality perspective, CAPL's UQS profile raises caution. Weak Moat and Growth ratings suggest limited structural advantages and constrained expansion potential over time. The Neutral Quality pillar indicates adequate but unremarkable operational fundamentals. Long-term investors should weigh distribution income against these structural limitations.

What is the main competitive advantage of CrossAmerica Partners?

CrossAmerica's scale in wholesale fuel distribution — covering thousands of sites across dozens of states — provides some operational breadth. However, the UQS Moat pillar is rated Weak, indicating the partnership lacks strong differentiation in a commoditized, price-sensitive industry where switching costs are low.

What sector does CAPL belong to?

CrossAmerica Partners operates in the Energy sector, specifically within fuel distribution and convenience retail. As a master limited partnership, it is also relevant to income-focused investors who track MLP-structured vehicles in the midstream and downstream energy space.

CrossAmerica Partners LP has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

CrossAmerica Partners LP faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

CrossAmerica Partners LP has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

CrossAmerica Partners LP trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

CrossAmerica Partners LP operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CAPL.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for CrossAmerica Partners LP is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses CrossAmerica Partners LP's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether CrossAmerica Partners LP is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.