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GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:GLNG - Nasdaq - BMG9456A1009 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

40.48  -0.58 (-1.41%)

After market: 40.48 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, GLNG scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GLNG was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and financial health of GLNG have multiple concerns. GLNG is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GLNG had positive earnings in the past year.
GLNG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: GLNG reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years GLNG had a positive operating cash flow.
GLNG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGLNG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

GLNG has a worse Return On Assets (0.09%) than 67.62% of its industry peers.
GLNG has a Return On Equity of 0.19%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GLNG underperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
GLNG's Return On Invested Capital of 0.81% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GLNG is outperformed by 72.86% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GLNG is significantly below the industry average of 23.80%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.09%
ROE 0.19%
ROIC 0.81%
ROA(3y)6.14%
ROA(5y)4.09%
ROE(3y)10.59%
ROE(5y)6.9%
ROIC(3y)1.67%
ROIC(5y)1.97%
GLNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGLNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

1.3 Margins

GLNG's Profit Margin of 1.48% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GLNG is outperformed by 62.86% of its industry peers.
GLNG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GLNG has a Operating Margin (13.96%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GLNG has declined.
GLNG has a Gross Margin (52.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GLNG has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.96%
PM (TTM) 1.48%
GM 52.53%
OM growth 3Y-23.38%
OM growth 5Y-9.29%
PM growth 3Y-50.3%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-10.75%
GM growth 5Y-3.68%
GLNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGLNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 -200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GLNG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GLNG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
GLNG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GLNG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
GLNG Yearly Shares OutstandingGLNG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
GLNG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGLNG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.13, we must say that GLNG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of GLNG (1.13) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GLNG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.45, GLNG is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.13
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC8.92%
GLNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGLNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.85 indicates that GLNG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GLNG has a Current ratio of 0.85. This is in the lower half of the industry: GLNG underperforms 67.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that GLNG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.85, GLNG is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.85
GLNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGLNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GLNG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -48.83%.
Measured over the past years, GLNG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.16% on average per year.
The Revenue for GLNG has decreased by -10.88% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue for GLNG have been decreasing by -10.32% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.83%
EPS 3Y-2.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.88%
Revenue growth 3Y0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.32%
Sales Q2Q%-3.78%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GLNG will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -26.25% on average per year.
GLNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 17.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.92%
EPS Next 2Y-19.41%
EPS Next 3Y-26.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year48.45%
Revenue Next 2Y21.49%
Revenue Next 3Y17.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
GLNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGLNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
GLNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGLNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

GLNG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.67.
61.43% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GLNG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. GLNG is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.15 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GLNG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GLNG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
GLNG is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.33, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.67
Fwd PE 39.15
GLNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GLNG is valued a bit more expensive than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 57.9
GLNG Per share dataGLNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as GLNG's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-19.41%
EPS Next 3Y-26.25%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GLNG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.46%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
GLNG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.41.
GLNG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.46%

5.2 History

The dividend of GLNG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.28%!
GLNG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
GLNG has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
GLNG Yearly Dividends per shareGLNG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

GLNG pays out 2684.72% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of GLNG has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP2684.72%
EPS Next 2Y-19.41%
EPS Next 3Y-26.25%
GLNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGLNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B
GLNG Dividend Payout.GLNG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GLNG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GOLAR LNG LTD

NASDAQ:GLNG (7/15/2025, 4:20:03 PM)

After market: 40.48 0 (0%)

40.48

-0.58 (-1.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-27 2025-05-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-13 2025-08-13
Inst Owners89%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.62%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.24B
Analysts85
Price Target49.62 (22.58%)
Short Float %9.01%
Short Ratio5.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.46%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.28%
DP2684.72%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-03 2025-06-03 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.64%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.1%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-35.5%
Max EPS beat(4)28.62%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)17.8%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)17.44%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1359.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.19%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-12.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)-8.19%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-10.72%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-14.21%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-21.03%
PT rev (1m)2.72%
PT rev (3m)4.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-21.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.67
Fwd PE 39.15
P/S 16.42
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 11.08
P/B 2.12
P/tB 2.13
EV/EBITDA 57.9
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY3.26%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY2.55%
FCF(TTM)-0.87
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.65
OCFY9.03%
SpS2.47
BVpS19.06
TBVpS19.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.09%
ROE 0.19%
ROCE 1.03%
ROIC 0.81%
ROICexc 0.95%
ROICexgc 0.96%
OM 13.96%
PM (TTM) 1.48%
GM 52.53%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)6.14%
ROA(5y)4.09%
ROE(3y)10.59%
ROE(5y)6.9%
ROIC(3y)1.67%
ROIC(5y)1.97%
ROICexc(3y)2.08%
ROICexc(5y)2.34%
ROICexgc(3y)2.08%
ROICexgc(5y)2.34%
ROCE(3y)2.11%
ROCE(5y)2.49%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-23.68%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-18.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.62%
OM growth 3Y-23.38%
OM growth 5Y-9.29%
PM growth 3Y-50.3%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-10.75%
GM growth 5Y-3.68%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 10.06
Cap/Depr 881.53%
Cap/Sales 183.5%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 426.28%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z 1.13
F-Score5
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC0.09
Cap/Depr(3y)654.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)578.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)124.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)114.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.83%
EPS 3Y-2.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60.57%
EPS Next Y-4.92%
EPS Next 2Y-19.41%
EPS Next 3Y-26.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.88%
Revenue growth 3Y0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.32%
Sales Q2Q%-3.78%
Revenue Next Year48.45%
Revenue Next 2Y21.49%
Revenue Next 3Y17.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-66.78%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.38%
EBIT growth 5Y-18.65%
EBIT Next Year63.14%
EBIT Next 3Y22.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-205.73%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y27.53%
OCF growth 3Y10.12%
OCF growth 5Y24.47%