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CHENIERE ENERGY INC (LNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:LNG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US16411R2085 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

228.51  -0.8 (-0.35%)

After market: 228.51 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall LNG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated LNG against 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While LNG has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LNG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LNG was profitable.
In the past year LNG had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LNG reported negative net income in multiple years.
LNG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 7.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNG outperforms 72.77% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LNG (55.60%) is better than 94.84% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.56%, LNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
LNG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.06%. This is significantly below the industry average of 25.88%.
The 3 year average ROIC (19.06%) for LNG is well above the current ROIC(12.56%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.13%
ROE 55.6%
ROIC 12.56%
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 (18.37%) is better than 69.48% of its industry peers.
LNG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LNG has a Operating Margin of 35.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNG outperforms 77.46% of its industry peers.
LNG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LNG has a Gross Margin (45.34%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LNG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 35.13%
PM (TTM) 18.37%
GM 45.34%
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.
LNG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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

LNG has an Altman-Z score of 1.91. This is not the best score and indicates that LNG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LNG has a better Altman-Z score (1.91) than 65.73% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LNG is 7.14, which is on the high side as it means it would take LNG, 7.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LNG's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.14 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNG outperforms 58.22% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.03 is on the high side and indicates that LNG has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 4.03, LNG is not doing good in the industry: 87.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.03
Debt/FCF 7.14
Altman-Z 1.91
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC9.87%
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 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that LNG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LNG's Current ratio of 1.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNG outperforms 52.58% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.06 indicates that LNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LNG's Quick ratio of 1.06 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNG outperforms 55.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.06
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

LNG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -33.71%.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.56% in the past year.
LNG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.05% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y45.4%
EPS Q2Q%-26.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.34%
Revenue growth 5Y10.05%
Sales Q2Q%28%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.51% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, LNG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.81%
EPS Next 2Y0%
EPS Next 3Y-0.69%
EPS Next 5Y9.51%
Revenue Next Year30.87%
Revenue Next 2Y21.84%
Revenue Next 3Y12.3%
Revenue Next 5Y9.44%

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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.72, which indicates a correct valuation of LNG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LNG.
LNG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.06, 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 21.85, LNG is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.72
Fwd PE 16.06
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 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LNG is cheaper than 62.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.09
EV/EBITDA 9.91
LNG Per share dataLNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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)0.37
EPS Next 2Y0%
EPS Next 3Y-0.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.85%, LNG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
LNG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.72.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.85, LNG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.85%

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

13.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LNG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.5%
EPS Next 2Y0%
EPS Next 3Y-0.69%
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 (5/22/2025, 8:21:03 PM)

After market: 228.51 0 (0%)

228.51

-0.8 (-0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Inst Owners90.25%
Inst Owner Change-0.36%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change-0.19%
Market Cap50.91B
Analysts85.52
Price Target259.64 (13.62%)
Short Float %1.99%
Short Ratio2.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.85%
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP13.5%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date05-09 2025-05-09 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-42.43%
Max EPS beat(2)61.09%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)61.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-42.43%
Max EPS beat(4)121.2%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)78.65%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)67.75%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-30.27%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.71%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.71%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.7%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)9.7%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.72%
PT rev (1m)-0.14%
PT rev (3m)4.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.72
Fwd PE 16.06
P/S 3.01
P/FCF 16.09
P/OCF 9.47
P/B 9.12
P/tB 9.12
EV/EBITDA 9.91
EPS(TTM)13.67
EY5.98%
EPS(NY)14.23
Fwd EY6.23%
FCF(TTM)14.2
FCFY6.22%
OCF(TTM)24.13
OCFY10.56%
SpS75.82
BVpS25.05
TBVpS25.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.13%
ROE 55.6%
ROCE 15%
ROIC 12.56%
ROICexc 13.41%
ROICexgc 13.41%
OM 35.13%
PM (TTM) 18.37%
GM 45.34%
FCFM 18.73%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.03
Debt/FCF 7.14
Debt/EBITDA 3.14
Cap/Depr 179.76%
Cap/Sales 13.09%
Interest Coverage 6.4
Cash Conversion 75.03%
Profit Quality 102%
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.06
Altman-Z 1.91
F-Score5
WACC9.87%
ROIC/WACC1.27
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)-33.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y45.4%
EPS Q2Q%-26.29%
EPS Next Y-17.81%
EPS Next 2Y0%
EPS Next 3Y-0.69%
EPS Next 5Y9.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.34%
Revenue growth 5Y10.05%
Sales Q2Q%28%
Revenue Next Year30.87%
Revenue Next 2Y21.84%
Revenue Next 3Y12.3%
Revenue Next 5Y9.44%
EBIT growth 1Y-31.49%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y21.88%
EBIT Next Year30.13%
EBIT Next 3Y11.2%
EBIT Next 5Y6.42%
FCF growth 1Y-64.54%
FCF growth 3Y28.05%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-52.38%
OCF growth 3Y29.76%
OCF growth 5Y24.09%