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GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:GLNG - BMG9456A1009 - Common Stock

41.05 USD
+0.56 (+1.38%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
41.05 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to GLNG. GLNG was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and financial health of GLNG have multiple concerns. 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

In the past year GLNG was profitable.
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.
GLNG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 (-0.14%) than 69.38% of its industry peers.
GLNG's Return On Equity of -0.34% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GLNG is outperformed by 67.46% of its industry peers.
GLNG has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.92%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GLNG underperforms 72.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GLNG is significantly below the industry average of 21.72%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.14%
ROE -0.34%
ROIC 0.92%
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 has declined in the last couple of years.
GLNG has a Operating Margin of 17.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GLNG outperforms 50.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GLNG has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 54.74%, GLNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
GLNG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.18%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 54.74%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GLNG 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.
The debt/assets ratio for GLNG is higher compared to a year ago.
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

A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that GLNG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GLNG (0.76) is worse than 64.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.11
WACC8.07%
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 1.47 indicates that GLNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.47, GLNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.03% of the companies in the same industry.
GLNG has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that GLNG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GLNG's Quick ratio of 1.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GLNG outperforms 69.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.47
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 -41.22%.
GLNG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.16% yearly.
GLNG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.78%.
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)-41.22%
EPS 3Y-2.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%3.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.78%
Revenue growth 3Y0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.32%
Sales Q2Q%16.98%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -81.53% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
GLNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.49% yearly.
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 30.86.
61.24% 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 26.10. GLNG is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 52.72, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GLNG.
GLNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GLNG is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.52. GLNG is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.86
Fwd PE 52.72
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

71.77% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GLNG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 53.98
GLNG Per share dataGLNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GLNG's earnings are expected to decrease with -81.53% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.60%, GLNG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.13, GLNG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
GLNG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.6%

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.
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

The earnings of GLNG are negative and hence is the payout ratio. GLNG will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-1619.13%
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

GOLAR LNG LTD

NASDAQ:GLNG (10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 41.05 0 (0%)

41.05

+0.56 (+1.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-14 2025-08-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
Inst Owners89.28%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners2.62%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.20B
Revenue(TTM)268.90M
Net Income(TTM)-6452000
Analysts84.29
Price Target50.51 (23.05%)
Short Float %7.14%
Short Ratio5.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.6%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.28%
DP-1619.13%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-26 2025-08-26 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.66%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.64%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)2.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.66%
Max EPS beat(4)28.62%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)14.74%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)9.74%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-180.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-10.3%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-12.1%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-18.17%
PT rev (1m)0.08%
PT rev (3m)0.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.86
Fwd PE 52.72
P/S 15.61
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 10.05
P/B 2.23
P/tB 2.23
EV/EBITDA 53.98
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY3.24%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY1.9%
FCF(TTM)-2.93
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.09
OCFY9.95%
SpS2.63
BVpS18.44
TBVpS18.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.14%
ROE -0.34%
ROCE 1.16%
ROIC 0.92%
ROICexc 1.14%
ROICexgc 1.14%
OM 17.18%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 54.74%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 14.61
Cap/Depr 1376.89%
Cap/Sales 266.85%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 425.12%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.47
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score4
WACC8.07%
ROIC/WACC0.11
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)-41.22%
EPS 3Y-2.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%3.2%
EPS Next Y-13.08%
EPS Next 2Y-30.06%
EPS Next 3Y-81.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.78%
Revenue growth 3Y0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.32%
Sales Q2Q%16.98%
Revenue Next Year46.94%
Revenue Next 2Y20.03%
Revenue Next 3Y16.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-50.35%
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-468.54%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y33.87%
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 2 / 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 2 / 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 30.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.23.


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 -1619.13%.