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GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:GLNG - BMG9456A1009 - Common Stock

37.36 USD
+0.42 (+1.14%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 8:00:01 PM
37.35 USD
-0.01 (-0.03%)
After Hours: 12/2/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to GLNG. GLNG was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While GLNG is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. GLNG has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GLNG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year GLNG had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: GLNG reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years GLNG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 (1.28%) than 62.20% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.15%, GLNG is doing worse than 60.77% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.70%, GLNG is not doing good in the industry: 71.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GLNG is significantly below the industry average of 21.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.67%) for GLNG is below the current ROIC(1.70%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.28%
ROE 3.15%
ROIC 1.7%
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 has a Profit Margin of 18.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: GLNG outperforms 72.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GLNG has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 26.12%, GLNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.55% of the companies in the same industry.
GLNG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GLNG's Gross Margin of 58.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GLNG outperforms 67.46% of its industry peers.
GLNG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.12%
PM (TTM) 18.31%
GM 58.32%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for GLNG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GLNG has been increased compared to 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

GLNG has an Altman-Z score of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that GLNG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GLNG has a Altman-Z score of 0.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GLNG outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
GLNG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating GLNG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.75, GLNG is doing worse than 65.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.98
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC8.14%
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 1.32 indicates that GLNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.32, GLNG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.85% of the companies in the same industry.
GLNG has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that GLNG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GLNG has a better Quick ratio (1.32) than 66.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.32
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

The earnings per share for GLNG have decreased strongly by -41.49% in the last year.
GLNG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.16% yearly.
GLNG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.15%.
GLNG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -10.32% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.49%
EPS 3Y-2.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.32%
Sales Q2Q%89.08%

3.2 Future

GLNG is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -81.53% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, GLNG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-13.08%
EPS Next 2Y-30.06%
EPS Next 3Y-81.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year46.94%
Revenue Next 2Y20.03%
Revenue Next 3Y16.49%
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 28.09.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GLNG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GLNG is more expensive than 61.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GLNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say GLNG is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.98, GLNG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GLNG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.11% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.22. GLNG is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.09
Fwd PE 47.98
GLNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GLNG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.25% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 37.73
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 -81.53% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.06%
EPS Next 3Y-81.53%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GLNG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.72%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.96, GLNG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
GLNG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.72%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of GLNG grows each year by 12.28%, which is quite nice.
GLNG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of GLNG decreased 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 173.93% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
GLNG's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP173.93%
EPS Next 2Y-30.06%
EPS Next 3Y-81.53%
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

GOLAR LNG LTD

NASDAQ:GLNG (12/2/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 37.35 -0.01 (-0.03%)

37.36

+0.42 (+1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners89.28%
Inst Owner Change-0.93%
Ins Owners2.62%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.83B
Revenue(TTM)326.63M
Net Income(TTM)59.81M
Analysts85.33
Price Target52.38 (40.2%)
Short Float %8.52%
Short Ratio6.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.72%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.28%
DP173.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date11-17 2025-11-17 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.66%
Max EPS beat(2)29.6%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)2.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.66%
Max EPS beat(4)29.6%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)17.6%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)9.01%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.04%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.84%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-10.91%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-16.18%
PT rev (1m)3.7%
PT rev (3m)3.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.71%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.09
Fwd PE 47.98
P/S 11.71
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 7.59
P/B 2.02
P/tB 2.02
EV/EBITDA 37.73
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY3.56%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY2.08%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.93
OCFY13.18%
SpS3.19
BVpS18.52
TBVpS18.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.28%
ROE 3.15%
ROCE 2.15%
ROIC 1.7%
ROICexc 2%
ROICexgc 2%
OM 26.12%
PM (TTM) 18.31%
GM 58.32%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.68%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 10.43
Cap/Depr 1886.07%
Cap/Sales 292.73%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 370.78%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.32
Altman-Z 0.98
F-Score7
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC0.21
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)-41.49%
EPS 3Y-2.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1.74%
EPS Next Y-13.08%
EPS Next 2Y-30.06%
EPS Next 3Y-81.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.32%
Sales Q2Q%89.08%
Revenue Next Year46.94%
Revenue Next 2Y20.03%
Revenue Next 3Y16.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.38%
EBIT growth 5Y-18.65%
EBIT Next Year38.62%
EBIT Next 3Y20.59%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3160.68%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y108.05%
OCF growth 3Y10.12%
OCF growth 5Y24.47%

GOLAR LNG LTD / GLNG FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GLNG.


Can you provide the valuation status for GOLAR LNG LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) stock?

GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of GOLAR LNG LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) is 28.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.02.


How sustainable is the dividend of GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) stock?

The dividend rating of GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 173.93%.