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CHENIERE ENERGY INC (LNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:LNG - US16411R2085 - Common Stock

219.59 USD
-1.95 (-0.88%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
219.75 USD
+0.16 (+0.07%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 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 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. LNG scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LNG has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.63%, LNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
LNG has a better Return On Equity (57.39%) than 94.74% of its industry peers.
LNG has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNG outperforms 90.43% of its industry peers.
LNG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.06%. This is below the industry average of 21.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.11%) 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 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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 21.05%, LNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.64% of the companies in the same industry.
LNG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LNG has a Operating Margin of 37.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNG outperforms 85.17% of its industry peers.
LNG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LNG has a Gross Margin (47.15%) which is in line with its industry peers.
LNG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LNG is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LNG has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LNG has less shares outstanding
LNG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 1.97 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 1.97. This is in the better half of the industry: LNG outperforms 66.99% of its industry peers.
LNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.59. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LNG would need 9.59 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LNG has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.59) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 85.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.28
Debt/FCF 9.59
Altman-Z 1.97
ROIC/WACC1.77
WACC7.96%
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 0.98 indicates that LNG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LNG's Current ratio of 0.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNG outperforms 43.54% 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

LNG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.12%.
LNG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 45.40% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LNG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.91% 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)-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.
LNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.43%
EPS Next 2Y1.82%
EPS Next 3Y0.83%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue Next Year31.61%
Revenue Next 2Y22.93%
Revenue Next 3Y15.31%
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.
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

LNG is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.82.
LNG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNG is cheaper than 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.89, LNG is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.89 indicates a correct valuation of LNG.
LNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99, LNG is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.82
Fwd PE 14.89
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.
LNG's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.46
EV/EBITDA 8.51
LNG Per share dataLNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LNG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
LNG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.99
PEG (5Y)0.28
EPS Next 2Y1.82%
EPS Next 3Y0.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LNG has a yearly dividend return of 0.90%, which is pretty low.
LNG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.15.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.90, LNG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.9%

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

11.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LNG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.25%
EPS Next 2Y1.82%
EPS Next 3Y0.83%
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

CHENIERE ENERGY INC

NYSE:LNG (10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 219.75 +0.16 (+0.07%)

219.59

-1.95 (-0.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Inst Owners92.22%
Inst Owner Change-0.86%
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap48.26B
Revenue(TTM)18.28B
Net Income(TTM)3.85B
Analysts83.57
Price Target272.5 (24.09%)
Short Float %1.81%
Short Ratio2.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.9%
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)0.03%
PT rev (3m)1.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)32.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.82
Fwd PE 14.89
P/S 2.64
P/FCF 20.46
P/OCF 9.48
P/B 7.2
P/tB 7.2
EV/EBITDA 8.51
EPS(TTM)17.13
EY7.8%
EPS(NY)14.75
Fwd EY6.72%
FCF(TTM)10.73
FCFY4.89%
OCF(TTM)23.17
OCFY10.55%
SpS83.2
BVpS30.52
TBVpS30.52
PEG (NY)1.99
PEG (5Y)0.28
Graham Number108.46
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
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-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 1.97
F-Score6
WACC7.96%
ROIC/WACC1.77
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 Y6.43%
EPS Next 2Y1.82%
EPS Next 3Y0.83%
EPS Next 5Y1.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.34%
Revenue growth 5Y10.05%
Sales Q2Q%42.76%
Revenue Next Year31.61%
Revenue Next 2Y22.93%
Revenue Next 3Y15.31%
Revenue Next 5Y10.62%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.3%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y21.88%
EBIT Next Year29.93%
EBIT Next 3Y11.39%
EBIT Next 5Y7.63%
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%

CHENIERE ENERGY INC / LNG FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CHENIERE ENERGY INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LNG.


Can you provide the valuation status for CHENIERE ENERGY INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 12.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.2.


How financially healthy is CHENIERE ENERGY INC?

The financial health rating of CHENIERE ENERGY INC (LNG) is 4 / 10.