GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:GLNG • BMG9456A1009

45.485 USD
-0.3 (-0.67%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 03:37 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall GLNG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated GLNG against 206 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of GLNG while its profitability can be described as average. GLNG does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.28%, GLNG is doing worse than 62.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GLNG has a worse Return On Equity (3.15%) than 60.68% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of GLNG (1.70%) is worse than 70.39% 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 21.98%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (1.70%) for GLNG is above the 3 year average (1.67%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.31%, GLNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GLNG has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of GLNG (26.12%) is better than 66.99% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GLNG has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 58.32%, GLNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.99% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 -200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GLNG is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GLNG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GLNG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for GLNG is higher compared to a year ago.
GLNG Yearly Shares OutstandingGLNG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • GLNG has an Altman-Z score of 1.16. 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 (1.16) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that GLNG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.75, GLNG is not doing good in the industry: 64.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.16
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC7.66%
GLNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGLNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • GLNG has a Current 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.
  • The Current ratio of GLNG (1.32) is comparable to the rest of the 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 65.53% 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 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%.
  • Measured over the past years, GLNG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -10.32% on average per year.
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 -41.72% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-15.78%
EPS Next 2Y-30.33%
EPS Next 3Y-41.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year37.7%
Revenue Next 2Y18.81%
Revenue Next 3Y14.87%
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 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 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.20, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GLNG.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GLNG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GLNG is more expensive than 61.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GLNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say GLNG is valued slightly more expensively.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 58.87, GLNG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GLNG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GLNG is more expensive than 61.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.02, GLNG is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.2
Fwd PE 58.87
GLNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GLNG is valued a bit more expensive than 71.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 44.07
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 -41.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.33%
EPS Next 3Y-41.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • GLNG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%.
  • GLNG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.52.
  • GLNG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • GLNG pays out 173.93% 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.
DP173.93%
EPS Next 2Y-30.33%
EPS Next 3Y-41.72%
GLNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGLNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M
GLNG Dividend Payout.GLNG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GLNG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GOLAR LNG LTD

NASDAQ:GLNG (2/23/2026, 3:37:02 PM)

45.485

-0.3 (-0.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners88.94%
Inst Owner Change-2.33%
Ins Owners2.68%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.66B
Revenue(TTM)326.63M
Net Income(TTM)59.81M
Analysts85.33
Price Target52.27 (14.92%)
Short Float %9.01%
Short Ratio7.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.28%
DP173.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)14.37%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)6.07%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)3.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.2
Fwd PE 58.87
P/S 14.26
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.24
P/B 2.46
P/tB 2.46
EV/EBITDA 44.07
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY2.92%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY1.7%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.93
OCFY10.83%
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 1.16
F-Score7
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC0.22
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-15.78%
EPS Next 2Y-30.33%
EPS Next 3Y-41.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.32%
Sales Q2Q%89.08%
Revenue Next Year37.7%
Revenue Next 2Y18.81%
Revenue Next 3Y14.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.38%
EBIT growth 5Y-18.65%
EBIT Next Year26.61%
EBIT Next 3Y15.11%
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.


What is the valuation status of GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) stock?

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.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GLNG stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) is expected to decline by -15.78% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GLNG stock?

The dividend rating of GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 173.93%.