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KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/08/2025: KNOP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $11.97
1 Year Target Price $11.97
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -4.9% | Avg. Invested days 23 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/08/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 241.77M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 32.95 | 1Y Target Price 11.97 |
Price to earnings Ratio 32.95 | 1Y Target Price 11.97 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta -0.1 | 52 Weeks Range 5.22 - 7.66 | Updated Date 08/9/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.22 - 7.66 | Updated Date 08/9/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.50% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.21 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.44% | Operating Margin (TTM) 26.29% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.31% | Return on Equity (TTM) 2.31% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 32.95 | Forward PE 6.29 | Enterprise Value 1122873325 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76 |
Enterprise Value 1122873325 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.44 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.95 | Shares Outstanding 34045100 | Shares Floating 22175911 |
Shares Outstanding 34045100 | Shares Floating 22175911 | ||
Percent Insiders 28.38 | Percent Institutions 28.73 |
Upturn AI SWOT
KNOT Offshore Partners LP
Company Overview
History and Background
KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOT) was formed in 2013 by Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS to own, operate, and acquire shuttle tankers under long-term charters. It focuses on the specialized market of shuttle tankers operating in the North Sea and Brazil.
Core Business Areas
- Shuttle Tanker Operations: Owns and operates shuttle tankers under long-term charters, primarily in the North Sea and Brazil. These tankers are specifically designed to transport crude oil from offshore oil fields to onshore facilities.
Leadership and Structure
KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC serves as the general partner. The management team consists of experienced professionals in the shipping and offshore energy industries.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Shuttle Tanker Services: Provides shuttle tanker services for the transportation of crude oil from offshore oil fields. Market share data is difficult to obtain precisely due to the specialized nature of the shuttle tanker market. Competitors include Teekay Shuttle Tankers and Altera Infrastructure.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The shuttle tanker industry is driven by offshore oil production, particularly in harsh environments like the North Sea and Brazil. Demand is influenced by oil prices and exploration/production activities.
Positioning
KNOT is a major player in the shuttle tanker market, with a focus on long-term charters and specialized vessels. Its competitive advantage lies in its modern fleet and established relationships with major oil companies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global offshore oil and gas transportation market is estimated in the billions of USD annually. KNOT holds a significant position in a segment of this TAM specific to shuttle tankers.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Modern fleet of shuttle tankers
- Long-term charters providing stable revenue
- Strong relationships with major oil companies
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Reliance on the offshore oil industry
- High debt levels
- Dependence on charter renewals
- Limited diversification
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Acquisition of additional vessels
- Increase in offshore oil production
- Development of new shuttle tanker technologies
Threats
- Decline in oil prices
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes affecting offshore oil production
- Environmental concerns and shift to renewable energy
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TK
- ALTE
Competitive Landscape
KNOT had a strong position in a niche market due to specialization. Due to becoming a private company the competitive landscape is no longer public knowledge.
Major Acquisitions
Delisting to become Private Company
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: This was due to a take private transaction.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth was tied to the acquisition and chartering of new vessels. This is no longer relevant.
Future Projections: Future projections are not publicly available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives are not publicly available.
Summary
KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP) was a key shuttle tanker company. It was taken private in 2022 and delisted from the stock exchange. The reasons were strategic, removing the company from public markets. Future performance is now private.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Public financial reports (prior to 2022), industry reports, competitor analysis.
- Yahoo Finance (for Historical prices)
- MarketWatch for competitor listing
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on available public data prior to delisting and general industry knowledge. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed for the present situation of KNOT Offshore Partners LP as a private entity. The AI rating is subjective.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About KNOT Offshore Partners LP
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2013-04-10 | CEO & CFO Mr. Derek Lowe | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Midstream | Full time employees 1 | |
Full time employees 1 | |||
KNOT Offshore Partners LP acquires, owns, and operates shuttle tankers under long-term charters in the North Sea and Brazil. It provides loading, transportation, and discharge of crude oil under time charters and bareboat charters. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Aberdeen, the United Kingdom.
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