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CHENIERE ENERGY INC (LNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:LNG - US16411R2085 - Common Stock

237.04 USD
+2.63 (+1.12%)
Last: 9/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM
235.175 USD
-1.86 (-0.79%)
After Hours: 9/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, LNG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LNG was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While LNG belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LNG is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LNG was profitable.
LNG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LNG reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years LNG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LNG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLNG 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 5B -5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

LNG's Return On Assets of 8.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNG outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 57.39%, LNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.11%, LNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNG is below the industry average of 21.91%.
The 3 year average ROIC (19.06%) for LNG is well above the current ROIC(14.11%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.63%
ROE 57.39%
ROIC 14.11%
ROA(3y)11.27%
ROA(5y)5.52%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
LNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1K -2K -3K -4K

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of LNG (21.05%) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNG has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of LNG (37.61%) is better than 84.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNG has grown nicely.
LNG has a Gross Margin (47.15%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LNG has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.61%
PM (TTM) 21.05%
GM 47.15%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y10.75%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y25.47%
GM growth 3Y90.4%
GM growth 5Y6.04%
LNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LNG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
LNG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LNG has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LNG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LNG Yearly Shares OutstandingLNG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
LNG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLNG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.03 indicates that LNG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LNG has a Altman-Z score of 2.03. This is in the better half of the industry: LNG outperforms 68.10% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LNG is 9.59, which is on the high side as it means it would take LNG, 9.59 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.59, LNG is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.81% of the companies in the same industry.
LNG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.28. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.28, LNG is doing worse than 84.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.28
Debt/FCF 9.59
Altman-Z 2.03
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC8.35%
LNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

LNG has a Current Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that LNG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LNG has a Current ratio of 0.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNG outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
LNG has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that LNG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LNG (0.85) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.85
LNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LNG have decreased by -9.12% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LNG shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 45.40% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LNG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.91% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LNG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.05% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.12%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y45.4%
EPS Q2Q%90.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.34%
Revenue growth 5Y10.05%
Sales Q2Q%42.76%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.66% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, LNG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.07%
EPS Next 2Y-0.24%
EPS Next 3Y0.21%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year32.75%
Revenue Next 2Y22.31%
Revenue Next 3Y13.79%
Revenue Next 5Y11%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
LNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B
LNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 10 20 30 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.84 indicates a correct valuation of LNG.
LNG's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. LNG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.74, the valuation of LNG can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.54, LNG is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.84
Fwd PE 16.74
LNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

LNG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LNG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.08
EV/EBITDA 8.99
LNG Per share dataLNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LNG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-0.24%
EPS Next 3Y0.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.84%, LNG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.00, LNG is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, LNG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.84%

5.2 History

LNG has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
LNG has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
LNG Yearly Dividends per shareLNG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

LNG pays out 11.25% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.25%
EPS Next 2Y-0.24%
EPS Next 3Y0.21%
LNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B
LNG Dividend Payout.LNG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LNG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CHENIERE ENERGY INC

NYSE:LNG (9/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 235.175 -1.86 (-0.79%)

237.04

+2.63 (+1.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Inst Owners91.21%
Inst Owner Change-0.23%
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap52.09B
Analysts83.57
Price Target272.41 (14.92%)
Short Float %2.06%
Short Ratio2.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.84%
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP11.25%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date08-08 2025-08-08 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)71.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-42.43%
Max EPS beat(2)185.73%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)77.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-42.43%
Max EPS beat(4)185.73%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)88.74%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)84.01%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.9%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)18.01%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)18.01%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.55%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.65%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)12.64%
PT rev (1m)1.28%
PT rev (3m)3.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.84
Fwd PE 16.74
P/S 2.85
P/FCF 22.08
P/OCF 10.23
P/B 7.77
P/tB 7.77
EV/EBITDA 8.99
EPS(TTM)17.13
EY7.23%
EPS(NY)14.16
Fwd EY5.97%
FCF(TTM)10.73
FCFY4.53%
OCF(TTM)23.17
OCFY9.77%
SpS83.2
BVpS30.52
TBVpS30.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.63%
ROE 57.39%
ROCE 16.85%
ROIC 14.11%
ROICexc 14.7%
ROICexgc 14.7%
OM 37.61%
PM (TTM) 21.05%
GM 47.15%
FCFM 12.9%
ROA(3y)11.27%
ROA(5y)5.52%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)20.8%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)20.85%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)22.77%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y17.88%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y17.89%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y10.75%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y25.47%
GM growth 3Y90.4%
GM growth 5Y6.04%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.41
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.28
Debt/FCF 9.59
Debt/EBITDA 2.71
Cap/Depr 217.69%
Cap/Sales 14.94%
Interest Coverage 6.74
Cash Conversion 62.6%
Profit Quality 61.29%
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.85
Altman-Z 2.03
F-Score6
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC1.69
Cap/Depr(3y)174.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)163.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.17%
Profit Quality(3y)256.51%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.12%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y45.4%
EPS Q2Q%90.1%
EPS Next Y-9.07%
EPS Next 2Y-0.24%
EPS Next 3Y0.21%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.34%
Revenue growth 5Y10.05%
Sales Q2Q%42.76%
Revenue Next Year32.75%
Revenue Next 2Y22.31%
Revenue Next 3Y13.79%
Revenue Next 5Y11%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.3%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y21.88%
EBIT Next Year30.07%
EBIT Next 3Y11.39%
EBIT Next 5Y7.59%
FCF growth 1Y-72.25%
FCF growth 3Y28.05%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-50.82%
OCF growth 3Y29.76%
OCF growth 5Y24.09%