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CHENIERE ENERGY INC (LNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

234.95  -0.11 (-0.05%)

After market: 234.95 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LNG. LNG was compared to 213 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.


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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.
Each year in the past 5 years LNG had a positive operating cash flow.
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 73.71% of its industry peers.
LNG has a better Return On Equity (55.60%) than 95.31% of its industry peers.
LNG has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.56%) than 87.32% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LNG is below the industry average of 23.55%.
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 69.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNG has grown nicely.
LNG has a Operating Margin of 35.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNG outperforms 78.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNG has grown nicely.
LNG has a Gross Margin (45.34%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LNG has less shares outstanding
LNG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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

LNG has an Altman-Z score of 1.93. 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.
The Altman-Z score of LNG (1.93) is better than 63.85% of its industry peers.
LNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.14. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LNG would need 7.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LNG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.14. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNG outperforms 55.40% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LNG (4.03) is worse than 87.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.03
Debt/FCF 7.14
Altman-Z 1.93
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC7.37%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNG outperforms 52.58% of its industry peers.
LNG has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that LNG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LNG (1.06) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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

The earnings per share for LNG have decreased strongly by -33.71% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.56% in the past 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)-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

Based on estimates for the next years, LNG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.51% on average per year.
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 Year31.36%
Revenue Next 2Y21.92%
Revenue Next 3Y12.27%
Revenue Next 5Y9.44%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 17.19, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LNG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LNG.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.35), we can say LNG is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.51, the valuation of LNG can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as LNG.
LNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.19
Fwd PE 16.51
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
LNG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNG is cheaper than 61.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.46
EV/EBITDA 10.08
LNG Per share dataLNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of LNG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y0%
EPS Next 3Y-0.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LNG has a yearly dividend return of 0.85%, which is pretty low.
LNG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.47.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, LNG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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 (6/20/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 234.95 0 (0%)

234.95

-0.11 (-0.05%)

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 Owners91.03%
Inst Owner Change-0.05%
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner Change-0.23%
Market Cap52.11B
Analysts83.57
Price Target264.28 (12.48%)
Short Float %1.94%
Short Ratio1.99
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)1.53%
PT rev (3m)1.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.19
Fwd PE 16.51
P/S 3.08
P/FCF 16.46
P/OCF 9.69
P/B 9.34
P/tB 9.34
EV/EBITDA 10.08
EPS(TTM)13.67
EY5.82%
EPS(NY)14.23
Fwd EY6.06%
FCF(TTM)14.27
FCFY6.07%
OCF(TTM)24.24
OCFY10.32%
SpS76.17
BVpS25.16
TBVpS25.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.38
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 1.93
F-Score5
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC1.7
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 Year31.36%
Revenue Next 2Y21.92%
Revenue Next 3Y12.27%
Revenue Next 5Y9.44%
EBIT growth 1Y-31.49%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y21.88%
EBIT Next Year30.19%
EBIT Next 3Y11.34%
EBIT Next 5Y6.29%
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%