CHENIERE ENERGY INC (LNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LNG - US16411R2085 - Common Stock
213.57 USD
-1.64 (-0.76%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LNG. LNG was compared to 210 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LNG had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
LNG has a better Return On Assets (8.88%) than 84.29% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 59.34%, LNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.76% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.26%, LNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.90% 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 21.71%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.26%) for LNG is well below the 3 year average (19.06%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that LNG had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.88% | ||
| ROE | 59.34% | ||
| ROIC | 14.26% |
ROA(3y)11.27%
ROA(5y)5.52%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of LNG (21.12%) is better than 76.67% of its industry peers.
LNG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LNG's Operating Margin of 37.16% is amongst the best of the industry. LNG outperforms 85.24% of its industry peers.
LNG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 46.44%, LNG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LNG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 37.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.12% | ||
| GM | 46.44% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y10.75%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y25.47%
GM growth 3Y90.4%
GM growth 5Y6.04%
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.
2.2 Solvency
LNG has an Altman-Z score of 1.98. 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 (1.98) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
LNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.15. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LNG would need 10.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LNG's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNG outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
LNG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
LNG's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LNG is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC8.14%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that LNG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LNG has a Current ratio of 0.94. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNG outperforms 41.43% of its industry peers.
LNG has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. 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's Quick ratio of 0.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNG outperforms 41.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.97% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 45.40% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 17.85% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)13.97%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y45.4%
EPS Q2Q%20.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.34%
Revenue growth 5Y10.05%
Sales Q2Q%18.02%
3.2 Future
LNG is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.93% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.62% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y10.03%
EPS Next 2Y1.98%
EPS Next 3Y0.96%
EPS Next 5Y1.93%
Revenue Next Year31.05%
Revenue Next 2Y22.49%
Revenue Next 3Y15.34%
Revenue Next 5Y10.62%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.90, the valuation of LNG can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNG is valued a bit cheaper than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.56), we can say LNG is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.43 indicates a correct valuation of LNG.
LNG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.62, LNG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as LNG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as LNG.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LNG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of LNG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y1.98%
EPS Next 3Y0.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LNG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.04%.
LNG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.86.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, LNG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
LNG pays out 11.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.09%
EPS Next 2Y1.98%
EPS Next 3Y0.96%
NYSE:LNG (11/18/2025, 10:17:04 AM)
213.57
-1.64 (-0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.22%
Inst Owner Change-1.14%
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap46.94B
Revenue(TTM)18.96B
Net Income(TTM)4.00B
Analysts83.57
Price Target274.06 (28.32%)
Short Float %1.92%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP11.09%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)122.92%
Min EPS beat(2)60.11%
Max EPS beat(2)185.73%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)66.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-42.43%
Max EPS beat(4)185.73%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)74.38%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)111.74%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)27.55%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.18%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)18.01%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.8%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)7%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)13.1%
PT rev (1m)0.57%
PT rev (3m)1.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)37.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.43 | ||
| P/S | 2.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.16 | ||
| P/B | 6.95 | ||
| P/tB | 6.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.25 |
EPS(TTM)17.95
EY8.4%
EPS(NY)14.8
Fwd EY6.93%
FCF(TTM)10.11
FCFY4.73%
OCF(TTM)23.32
OCFY10.92%
SpS86.28
BVpS30.71
TBVpS30.71
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)0.26
Graham Number111.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.88% | ||
| ROE | 59.34% | ||
| ROCE | 17.04% | ||
| ROIC | 14.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.64% | ||
| OM | 37.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.12% | ||
| GM | 46.44% | ||
| FCFM | 11.72% |
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 225.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.9 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 55.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
F-Score7
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC1.75
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)13.97%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y45.4%
EPS Q2Q%20.87%
EPS Next Y10.03%
EPS Next 2Y1.98%
EPS Next 3Y0.96%
EPS Next 5Y1.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.34%
Revenue growth 5Y10.05%
Sales Q2Q%18.02%
Revenue Next Year31.05%
Revenue Next 2Y22.49%
Revenue Next 3Y15.34%
Revenue Next 5Y10.62%
EBIT growth 1Y3.27%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y21.88%
EBIT Next Year29.93%
EBIT Next 3Y11.39%
EBIT Next 5Y7.72%
FCF growth 1Y-71.21%
FCF growth 3Y28.05%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-46.89%
OCF growth 3Y29.76%
OCF growth 5Y24.09%
CHENIERE ENERGY INC / LNG FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CHENIERE ENERGY INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LNG.
Can you provide the valuation status for CHENIERE ENERGY INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CHENIERE ENERGY INC (LNG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CHENIERE ENERGY INC?
CHENIERE ENERGY INC (LNG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LNG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHENIERE ENERGY INC (LNG) is 11.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.95.
How financially healthy is CHENIERE ENERGY INC?
The financial health rating of CHENIERE ENERGY INC (LNG) is 4 / 10.