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NEW FORTRESS ENERGY INC (NFE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:NFE - US6443931000 - Common Stock

1.9 USD
-0.11 (-5.47%)
Last: 10/15/2025, 3:36:10 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, NFE scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NFE was compared to 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. NFE may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. NFE is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NFE had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year NFE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years NFE reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
NFE had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
NFE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNFE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B -2B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -8.27%, NFE is not doing good in the industry: 81.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
NFE's Return On Equity of -77.83% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NFE is outperformed by 89.57% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.99%, NFE is doing worse than 70.14% of the companies in the same industry.
NFE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.26%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.53%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.99%) for NFE is well below the 3 year average (8.26%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that NFE had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.27%
ROE -77.83%
ROIC 1.99%
ROA(3y)1.88%
ROA(5y)-0.5%
ROE(3y)11.58%
ROE(5y)-1.89%
ROIC(3y)8.26%
ROIC(5y)N/A
NFE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNFE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of NFE (11.90%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NFE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NFE's Gross Margin of 50.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NFE outperforms 60.19% of its industry peers.
NFE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.9%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 50.21%
OM growth 3Y8.37%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.35%
GM growth 5Y81.14%
NFE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNFE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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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 NFE is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NFE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, NFE has more shares outstanding
NFE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
NFE Yearly Shares OutstandingNFE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
NFE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNFE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.13, we must say that NFE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of NFE (0.13) is worse than 67.77% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 6.27 is on the high side and indicates that NFE has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NFE (6.27) is worse than 91.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.27
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.13
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC2.09%
NFE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNFE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

NFE has a Current Ratio of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that NFE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NFE's Current ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NFE is outperformed by 78.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that NFE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NFE has a worse Quick ratio (0.64) than 73.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.64
NFE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNFE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NFE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -202.47%.
NFE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.77% yearly.
NFE shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.57%.
The Revenue has been growing by 65.74% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-202.47%
EPS 3Y0.77%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-173.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.57%
Revenue growth 3Y21.37%
Revenue growth 5Y65.74%
Sales Q2Q%-29.51%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 71.11% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
NFE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y-490.78%
EPS Next 2Y-112.99%
EPS Next 3Y-47.16%
EPS Next 5Y71.11%
Revenue Next Year10.97%
Revenue Next 2Y11.03%
Revenue Next 3Y9.53%
Revenue Next 5Y16.58%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
NFE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNFE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
NFE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNFE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

NFE reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NFE. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
NFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNFE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

NFE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. NFE is more expensive than 69.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.18
NFE Per share dataNFE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 -4 6 -6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as NFE's earnings are expected to decrease with -47.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-112.99%
EPS Next 3Y-47.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 19.42%, NFE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of NFE dropped by -56.02% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
NFE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.15. NFE pays more dividend than 99.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, NFE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 19.42%

5.2 History

NFE has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
NFE Yearly Dividends per shareNFE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

NFE has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-1.28%
EPS Next 2Y-112.99%
EPS Next 3Y-47.16%
NFE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNFE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B -1.5B -2B

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NEW FORTRESS ENERGY INC

NASDAQ:NFE (10/15/2025, 3:36:10 PM)

1.9

-0.11 (-5.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)09-05 2025-09-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners73.9%
Inst Owner Change-0.63%
Ins Owners37.2%
Ins Owner Change-0.04%
Market Cap540.64M
Analysts74
Price Target5.69 (199.47%)
Short Float %29.51%
Short Ratio3.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 19.42%
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-1.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-636.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-1003.52%
Max EPS beat(2)-270.38%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)84.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-1003.52%
Max EPS beat(4)1392.56%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-34.79%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-28.73%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-37.81%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-39.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-54.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-24.92%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-54.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)27.65%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.26%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.2%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3%
PT rev (1m)4.22%
PT rev (3m)-36.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-116.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.27
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 13.65
P/B 0.43
P/tB 0.51
EV/EBITDA 20.18
EPS(TTM)-1.66
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.12
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-6.64
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.14
OCFY7.33%
SpS7.09
BVpS4.47
TBVpS3.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.27%
ROE -77.83%
ROCE 2.46%
ROIC 1.99%
ROICexc 2.11%
ROICexgc 2.16%
OM 11.9%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 50.21%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.88%
ROA(5y)-0.5%
ROE(3y)11.58%
ROE(5y)-1.89%
ROIC(3y)8.26%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.82%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.02%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.15%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.27%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y8.72%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y8.37%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.35%
GM growth 5Y81.14%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.27
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 18.15
Cap/Depr 970.34%
Cap/Sales 95.49%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 9.03%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.64
Altman-Z 0.13
F-Score2
WACC2.09%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)1349.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)1038.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)95.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)74.26%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-202.47%
EPS 3Y0.77%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-173.17%
EPS Next Y-490.78%
EPS Next 2Y-112.99%
EPS Next 3Y-47.16%
EPS Next 5Y71.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.57%
Revenue growth 3Y21.37%
Revenue growth 5Y65.74%
Sales Q2Q%-29.51%
Revenue Next Year10.97%
Revenue Next 2Y11.03%
Revenue Next 3Y9.53%
Revenue Next 5Y16.58%
EBIT growth 1Y-69.31%
EBIT growth 3Y31.52%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-6.88%
EBIT Next 3Y16.16%
EBIT Next 5Y30.17%
FCF growth 1Y-25.05%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-94.24%
OCF growth 3Y90.55%
OCF growth 5YN/A