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CHENIERE ENERGY INC (LNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

238.76  +4.3 (+1.83%)

After market: 239.5 +0.74 (+0.31%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, LNG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LNG was compared to 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. LNG has an excellent profitability rating, but 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

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.
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

The Return On Assets of LNG (7.41%) is better than 72.77% of its industry peers.
LNG's Return On Equity of 57.06% is amongst the best of the industry. LNG outperforms 95.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LNG (13.01%) is better than 84.04% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LNG is significantly below the industry average of 25.69%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.01%) 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 RankSector Rank
ROA 7.41%
ROE 57.06%
ROIC 13.01%
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

LNG has a better Profit Margin (20.71%) than 72.77% of its industry peers.
LNG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 39.02%, LNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.63% of the companies in the same industry.
LNG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LNG's Gross Margin of 51.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNG outperforms 56.34% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LNG has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 39.02%
PM (TTM) 20.71%
GM 51.11%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for LNG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LNG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 1.89 indicates that LNG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LNG's Altman-Z score of 1.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNG outperforms 64.79% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LNG is 7.43, which is on the high side as it means it would take LNG, 7.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LNG (7.43) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.04 is on the high side and indicates that LNG has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 4.04, LNG is doing worse than 87.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.04
Debt/FCF 7.43
Altman-Z 1.89
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC9.96%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.08 indicates that LNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LNG has a Current ratio (1.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that LNG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LNG has a Quick ratio of 0.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNG outperforms 53.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.97
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 strongly by -64.94% 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 very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -23.00% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.05% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-64.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y45.4%
EPS Q2Q%-25.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.34%
Revenue growth 5Y10.05%
Sales Q2Q%-8.02%

3.2 Future

LNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.51% yearly.
LNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.44% yearly.
EPS Next Y-11.23%
EPS Next 2Y0.88%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
EPS Next 5Y9.51%
Revenue Next Year30.55%
Revenue Next 2Y21.33%
Revenue Next 3Y12.21%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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 16.78, which indicates a correct valuation of LNG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LNG is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 23.99. LNG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
LNG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.90.
LNG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
LNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 20.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.78
Fwd PE 18.9
LNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

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 60.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.86
EV/EBITDA 9.94
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 2Y0.88%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.87%, LNG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.29, LNG is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.87, LNG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%

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 12.67% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.67%
EPS Next 2Y0.88%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
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 (5/7/2025, 8:17:24 PM)

After market: 239.5 +0.74 (+0.31%)

238.76

+4.3 (+1.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-20 2025-02-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Inst Owners90.25%
Inst Owner Change0.63%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change-0.27%
Market Cap53.20B
Analysts85.52
Price Target259.62 (8.74%)
Short Float %1.84%
Short Ratio1.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.87%
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP12.67%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date05-09 2025-05-09 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)82.95%
Min EPS beat(2)61.09%
Max EPS beat(2)104.81%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)70.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.77%
Max EPS beat(4)121.2%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)120.96%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)54.44%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-22.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.05%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.09%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.83%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)12.62%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.57%
PT rev (1m)-0.17%
PT rev (3m)4.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.78
Fwd PE 18.9
P/S 3.39
P/FCF 16.86
P/OCF 9.86
P/B 9.33
P/tB 9.46
EV/EBITDA 9.94
EPS(TTM)14.23
EY5.96%
EPS(NY)12.63
Fwd EY5.29%
FCF(TTM)14.16
FCFY5.93%
OCF(TTM)24.21
OCFY10.14%
SpS70.48
BVpS25.58
TBVpS25.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.41%
ROE 57.06%
ROCE 15.55%
ROIC 13.01%
ROICexc 13.95%
ROICexgc 13.98%
OM 39.02%
PM (TTM) 20.71%
GM 51.11%
FCFM 20.1%
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 Turnover0.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.04
Debt/FCF 7.43
Debt/EBITDA 3.14
Cap/Depr 183.44%
Cap/Sales 14.25%
Interest Coverage 5.7
Cash Conversion 73.41%
Profit Quality 97.05%
Current Ratio 1.08
Quick Ratio 0.97
Altman-Z 1.89
F-Score5
WACC9.96%
ROIC/WACC1.31
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)-64.94%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y45.4%
EPS Q2Q%-25.98%
EPS Next Y-11.23%
EPS Next 2Y0.88%
EPS Next 3Y0.07%
EPS Next 5Y9.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.34%
Revenue growth 5Y10.05%
Sales Q2Q%-8.02%
Revenue Next Year30.55%
Revenue Next 2Y21.33%
Revenue Next 3Y12.21%
Revenue Next 5Y9.44%
EBIT growth 1Y-60.46%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y21.88%
EBIT Next Year30.13%
EBIT Next 3Y11.2%
EBIT Next 5Y6.42%
FCF growth 1Y-49.88%
FCF growth 3Y28.05%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-35.92%
OCF growth 3Y29.76%
OCF growth 5Y24.09%