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CrossAmerica Partners LP CAPL

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) · SIC 5172 · Vertical: Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (SIC 5172)

20.27USD−4.30% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

CrossAmerica Partners LP (CAPL) distributes motor fuel wholesale to independent dealers and station networks, operates convenience stores and leases real estate to dealers. In the second quarter of 2026 it raised Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow amid volatile fuel prices. The company is of interest to investors tracking a model built on rental income and distributions, but one sensitive to oil prices and leverage.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, CrossAmerica Partners LP (CAPL) stock was 20.27 USD (−4.30% on the day), with market capitalisation 773.8 m USD, P/E 16.1 on diluted EPS of 1.26 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 10.35%, beta 0.20, 52-week range 19.78–24.07 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 1.2 bn USD (+22.9% YoY), net income of 8.8 m USD (−35.5% YoY), diluted EPS 0.21 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
773.8 m USD
shares as of 30 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
16.1
Diluted EPS TTM 1.26 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
6.20%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
10.35%
Beta (2y)
0.20
Volatility (1y) 24%
52-week range
19.7824.07

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
28.4
oversold (≤ 30)
Bollinger (20, 2)
20.59 – 22.94
below the lower band · %B -0.13 · band width 10.8%
SMA 50 / 200
22.10 / 22.01
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.15 / -0.03
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−6.5%−1.1%−5.4 pp—
3 months−4.5%−0.5%−4.0 pp—
6 months−2.2%+4.4%−6.6 pp—
Year to date−1.6%+12.3%−13.9 pp—
1 year+1.1%+13.5%−12.4 pp+9.2%
3 years−9.9%+76.4%−86.3 pp—
5 years−0.4%+63.7%−64.1 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−15.8%
17 Aug 2026 → 04 Nov 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−22.2%
11 Apr 2022 → 22 May 2023
Compound annual growth (5y)
−0.1%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
1.2 bn USD
+22.9% YoY
Net income
8.8 m USD
−35.5% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.21
−38.2% YoY
net / operating
0.7% / 2.0%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue944.2 m862.5 m961.9 m971.8 m866.3 m841.8 m1.2 bn1.2 bn
Cost of revenue843.2 m772.7 m860.9 m867.1 m759.2 m744.2 m1.1 bn1.1 bn
Gross profit101.0 m89.8 m101.0 m104.8 m107.1 m97.6 m112.8 m101.1 m
SG&A6.7 m7.7 m6.6 m6.5 m7.2 m6.5 m6.8 m6.7 m
Operating income28.3 m2.0 m41.5 m28.1 m26.1 m23.8 m35.3 m23.7 m
Depreciation & amortisation18.1 m26.3 m23.3 m20.0 m19.9 m17.1 m16.8 m16.8 m
Interest expense13.4 m12.8 m12.6 m11.8 m10.9 m10.8 m11.3 m12.2 m
Pre-tax income15.1 m-10.7 m29.1 m16.5 m15.3 m13.2 m24.1 m11.8 m
Income tax-1.8 m-3.6 m3.9 m2.9 m5.1 m2.5 m3.3 m3.0 m
Net income16.9 m-7.1 m25.2 m13.6 m10.2 m10.7 m20.8 m8.8 m
Diluted EPS0.44 ≈-0.200.640.340.27 ≈0.260.520.21
Operating cash flow11.1 m15.0 m22.7 m ≈24.4 m ≈29.4 m27.9 m33.2 m ≈24.5 m ≈
Capex7.2 m10.1 m11.8 m ≈6.7 m ≈7.1 m3.4 m7.4 m ≈7.2 m ≈
Dividends paid20.0 m20.0 m20.0 m ≈20.0 m ≈20.0 m20.0 m20.0 m ≈20.0 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 18 percentile of its own 17-quarter history (min 13.4, median 20.2, max 130.9; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue2.4 bn2.1 bn1.9 bn3.6 bn5.0 bn4.4 bn4.1 bn3.7 bn
Revenue YoY+16.8%−12.1%−10.1%+85.2%+38.8%−11.7%−6.6%−10.6%
Net income5.3 m18.1 m107.5 m21.7 m63.7 m42.6 m22.5 m41.8 m
Net income YoY−77.3%+244.2%+494.5%−79.8%+194.2%−33.1%−47.3%+86.3%
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailableunavailable0.571.631.050.521.02
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable+186.0%−35.6%−50.5%+96.2%
net %0.2%0.8%5.6%0.6%1.3%1.0%0.5%1.1%
Free cash flow76.0 m47.7 m67.4 m53.6 m131.0 m82.5 m61.5 m55.8 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
3.1 m USD
Financial debt
697.0 m USD
Net debt
693.8 m USD
Equity
unavailable USD
Total assets
964.7 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
0.74x
ROE
unavailable
ROA
4.0%
FCF margin
1.5%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
4.4 bn
2024
4.1 bn
2025
3.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
4.0 bn
2024
3.7 bn
2025
3.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
382.3 m
2024
398.3 m
2025
402.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

SG&A
2023
27.0 m
2024
28.8 m
2025
28.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
88.1 m
2024
70.6 m
2025
97.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
77.2 m
2024
76.0 m
2025
89.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
165.2 m ≈
2024
146.5 m ≈
2025
187.2 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
43.7 m
2024
52.3 m
2025
48.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
45.1 m
2024
19.0 m
2025
50.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
2.5 m
2024
-3.4 m
2025
8.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
42.6 m
2024
22.5 m
2025
41.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
1.05
2024
0.52
2025
1.02

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
38.1 m
2024
38.2 m
2025
38.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
5.0 m
2024
3.4 m
2025
3.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Receivables
2023
31.2 m
2024
31.6 m
2025
28.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Inventories
2023
52.3 m
2024
63.2 m
2025
59.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Current assets
2023
108.5 m
2024
118.8 m
2025
111.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
705.2 m
2024
656.3 m
2025
547.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
99.4 m
2024
99.4 m
2025
99.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
95.3 m
2024
77.2 m
2025
61.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
1.2 bn
2024
1.1 bn
2025
964.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
69.0 m
2024
74.0 m
2025
63.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
3.1 m
2024
3.3 m
2025
3.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
764.0 m
2024
772.2 m
2025
693.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
161.1 m
2024
162.8 m
2025
149.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 May 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
1.2 bn
2024
1.1 bn
2025
1.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
117.1 m
2024
87.8 m
2025
91.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
34.6 m
2024
26.3 m
2025
35.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
82.5 m ≈
2024
61.5 m ≈
2025
55.8 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-28.2 m
2024
-16.3 m
2025
68.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-100.0 m
2024
-73.1 m
2025
-160.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
79.7 m
2024
79.9 m
2025
80.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 25 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-10.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-9.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
13.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
38.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
86.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
-13.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
-17.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
96.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-14.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
-9.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
10.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
EBITDA margin
4.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
EBIT margin
2.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
1.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
2.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Returns

ROE
unavailable
input data missing
ROA
5.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
13.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
89.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Balance sheet

Net debt
724.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
4.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
2.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Quick ratio
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Cash ratio
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
115.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
25.1 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Free cash flow
89.9 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF conversion
178.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Cash conversion
64.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
3 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Days inventory outstanding
7 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Days payables outstanding
8 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Cash conversion cycle
2 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
773.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
1.5 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
15.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
16.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
6.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
P/S
0.2x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
8.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBIT
13.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/Sales
0.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/FCF
8.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
FCF yield
11.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
10.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
10.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 48 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

20.27 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 773.8 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
773.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
16.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
8.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROE
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
1.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-10.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
10.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Coverage and freshness

32/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 30 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 04 Nov 2026
verified 2043derived 163

Score by group

  • Balance sheet4
  • Valuation73
  • Quality100
  • Growth0
  • Returns78

Estimated value range

Low
28.26
USD per share
Mid
42.59
USD per share
High
70.87
USD per share
Price: 20.27 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 110.1% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 52.4% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: single method · 1 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 28.26 – 70.87 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)28.26 – 70.87 (Mid 42.59)
    WACC 7.1% · starting FCFF 125.3 m USD · terminal value share of EV 80%
    The WACC × g sensitivity gives the method's bounds; these are not probabilities.
    Reverse DCF: starting growth implied by the price (fading linearly to terminal growth, everything else fixed): -22.0%
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · not enough peers
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · not enough peers
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · input data missing
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (SIC 5172)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 48/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality1.2%100 (vs peers)7%
FCF conversion · Quality178.2%100 (on a fixed band)7%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-9.7%0 (on a fixed band)9%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth-14.5%0 (on a fixed band)9%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet4.0x0 (on a fixed band)12%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet2.4x14 (on a fixed band)7%
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.8x0 (on a fixed band)5%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation16.1x63 (on a fixed band)12%
EV/EBITDA · Valuation8.4x60 (on a fixed band)12%
FCF yield · Valuation11.6%100 (on a fixed band)9%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns10.4%100 (on a fixed band)7%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns89.1%44 (on a fixed band)5%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet4/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Growth0/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality100/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns78/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation73/100 · 3/3 factors with a value

Memo

CROSSAMERICA PARTNERS LP (CAPL). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 3.7 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth -10.6%; net margin 1.2%; net debt/EBITDA 4.0x.

The estimated value range is 28.26–70.87 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 42.59 USD, the price of 20.27 USD leaves a potential of 110.1% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 52.4% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 48/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net margin: 1.2%
  • FCF conversion: 178.2%
  • FCF yield: 11.6%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 10.4%
  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -9.7%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: -14.5%
  • Net debt / EBITDA: 4.0x
  • Interest coverage: 2.4x
  • Current ratio: 0.8x

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC.

Versus the vertical median

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (SIC 5172) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 6 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
16.1x
vertical median —
EV/EBITDA
8.4x
vertical median —
P/S
0.2x
vertical median 0.1x
above median (+194.9%)
P/B
—
vertical median 4.3x
ROE
—
vertical median -24.0%
Net margin
1.2%
vertical median -1.1%
above median
EBIT margin
2.7%
vertical median -0.6%
above median
Revenue YoY
-10.6%
vertical median -9.1%
below median
Net debt/EBITDA
4.0x
vertical median —
Dividend yield
10.4%
vertical median —

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
WKCWorld Kinect Corporation1.9 bn—-11.5%-0.4%−12.5%+64% / +81%
CAPLCrossamerica Partners LP773.8 m16.1—1.2%−10.6%+1% / −10%
PTLEPTL Limited121.4 m—-24.8%-1.6%−27.0%−30% / unavailable
BANLCbl International Limited80.0 m—-14.0%-0.6%−9.1%−48% / −86%
DLXYDelixy Holdings Limited23.7 m—-612.2%-1.5%−2.3%+49% / unavailable
UFGUni-Fuels Holdings Ltd13.6 m—-23.3%-0.7%+70.0%+279% / unavailable
TMDETmd Energy Limited11.8 m—-154.1%-3.4%unavailable−33% / unavailable

1- and 3-year price returns: for CAPL from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Base
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Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
11.39
Total return -44% · Per year -44%
20.24
Total return -0% · Per year -0%
30.63
Total return 51% · Per year 51%
3 years
9.05
Total return -55% · Per year -24%
18.27
Total return -10% · Per year -3%
30.63
Total return 51% · Per year 15%
5 years
7.18
Total return -65% · Per year -19%
16.49
Total return -19% · Per year -4%
30.63
Total return 51% · Per year 9%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 4.57
  • Net margin± 3.20
  • Annual revenue growth± 2.89
  • Annual dilution± 0.27

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 05 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (04 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (04 Nov 2026).

In brief

CrossAmerica Partners LP (CAPL) distributes motor fuel wholesale to independent dealers and station networks, operates convenience stores and leases real estate to dealers. In the second quarter of 2026 it raised Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow amid volatile fuel prices 3. The company is of interest to investors tracking a model built on rental income and distributions, but one sensitive to oil prices and leverage 13.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The company has a diversified portfolio combining distribution income, rental income and retail sales, which partly cushions volatility.
  • Long-standing relationships with major oil companies and refiners give stable access to fuel under recognized brands.
  • Ownership of much of its real estate and sites in high-traffic areas supports stable rental income.

Weaknesses

  • Revenues track crude oil prices closely, making results sensitive to rapid market moves.
  • Debt levels and credit facility covenants limit financing flexibility.
  • Dependence on a small number of principal suppliers exposes the company to problems at those partners.

Opportunities

  • Acquisitions of sites and supply contracts could widen the revenue base if completed on favorable terms.
  • Growth in convenience merchandise sales and margin could support retail segment profitability.
  • Portfolio optimization, including sales of underperforming sites, could improve return on invested capital.

Threats

  • Lower fuel demand from better engine efficiency or alternative fuels could reduce volumes.
  • Changes in US trade policy and tariffs could affect costs and results.
  • Intense and fragmented retail competition could compress margins if prices cannot be passed on to customers.

Risks

  • Crude oil and fuel price volatilityhigh

    Purchase prices track crude oil, and the gap between wholesale and pump price moves can shift margins in hard-to-predict ways 1.

  • Debt and covenant constraintshigh

    Debt and covenant levels could limit financing and distributions, especially if interest rates rise or results weaken 13.

  • Supplier concentrationmedium

    Four suppliers cover most of the fuel distributed, and problems at any of them could affect revenue 1.

  • Control by the Topper Groupmedium

    The Topper Group controls the general partner and may have conflicts of interest, and distribution policy can be changed at any time 1.

  • Environmental and labor regulationlow

    Compliance costs for environmental, product quality and labor rules can be material and may rise over time 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If retail margins per gallon stay above earlier levels, profitability could keep growing, as seen in the second quarter of 2026 3.
  • Lower debt and the extension of the facility to 2031 could improve financial flexibility and support distributions 3.
  • A portfolio of real estate and long-term contracts provides relatively predictable income even as fuel prices move 1.

What would break the thesis

  • If crude prices fall sharply, revenues and margins could recover while quarterly results turn weaker 1.
  • High leverage could limit distributions if operating results do not hold at current levels 13.
  • Lower demand or loss of independent dealer contracts could reduce volumes and wholesale gross profit 13.

What to watch

  • Margin per gallon trends in retail and wholesaleQ3 2026
  • Debt levels under the credit facility and leverageQ3 2026
  • Board decision on the quarterly distributionQ3 2026

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 05 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (04 Nov 2026 · results), 10-Q (04 Nov 2026).

The business

The Board of the general partner sets the distribution policy and may modify or revoke it at any time, and the partnership agreement does not require any payment 1. For the second quarter of 2026 the company declared a distribution of 0.5250 USD per unit, and the distribution coverage ratio for the trailing twelve months was 1.39 times 3.

Market context

Margins depend on the spread between purchase and retail prices, and pump price changes do not always follow wholesale moves immediately 2. Supplier discounts and card fees can shift profitability during periods of volatility 12.

Trends

  • Real estate portfolio optimizationmixed

    The company is selling underperforming sites and converting others to company operated or commission formats, which may reduce the site count while lifting margin per gallon 13. If the strategy holds, profit per unit could rise even with a smaller portfolio.

  • Retail margin recoverytailwind

    Retail margin per gallon rose sharply in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting crude price movements and market volatility 3. If volatility persists, margins could stay elevated, though quarterly results may become harder to forecast.

  • Credit facility extensiontailwind

    The July 2026 amendment extends the facility to 2031 and removes the SOFR credit spread adjustment, which could reduce financing uncertainty 3. The effect depends on later market conditions and the company's ability to repay debt.

Competitive position

In wholesale the company competes with other fuel distributors on customer service, reliability of supply and price 1. In retail the rivals are other station chains, independent stations, supermarkets, drugstores, discount and club stores, where location and ease of access are key factors 1.

  • Other wholesale fuel distributors

    Compete on service, product availability and price in wholesale, though not identified in the source.

  • Gasoline station and convenience store chains

    Compete on location, access and the range of products sold at store sites.

  • Independent stations

    Compete on pump price and proximity to customers in a fragmented segment.

  • Supermarkets and discount stores

    Compete with convenience products and, in some cases, with fuel sales.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

  • Current report04 Nov 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report04 Nov 2026
  • Current report21 Oct 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report05 Aug 2026
  • Current report05 Aug 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report21 Jul 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report16 Jul 2026
    Material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report06 May 2026
  • Current report06 May 2026
    Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report22 Apr 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / CrossAmerica Partners LP · 25 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / CrossAmerica Partners LP · 05 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / CrossAmerica Partners LP · 05 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.