(LNG) Cheniere Energy - Ratings and Ratios
Liquefied Natural Gas, Natural Gas
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Description: LNG Cheniere Energy
Cheniere Energy Inc is a leading energy infrastructure company specializing in liquefied natural gas (LNG) businesses in the United States. The company operates two major LNG terminals: Sabine Pass in Louisiana and Corpus Christi in Texas, along with associated natural gas supply pipelines, Creole Trail and Corpus Christi pipeline, that connect these terminals to various interstate and intrastate pipelines.
From a strategic perspective, Cheniere Energys business model is centered around the LNG value chain, leveraging its infrastructure to capitalize on the growing global demand for LNG. With its terminals and pipelines, the company is well-positioned to export LNG to international markets, taking advantage of the price differentials between the US natural gas market and global LNG markets.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that can provide further insights into Cheniere Energys performance include its LNG export volumes, revenue growth, and operating margins. The companys ability to maintain high utilization rates at its LNG terminals and negotiate favorable contracts with customers will be crucial in driving its financial performance. Additionally, metrics such as Debt-to-Equity ratio (likely high due to the capital-intensive nature of the business), Return on Assets (RoA), and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) margins can offer valuable insights into the companys financial health and operational efficiency.
With a Market Cap of $52.9 billion and a P/E ratio of 17.49, Cheniere Energy is a significant player in the Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation sub-industry. Its Return on Equity (RoE) of 59.54% indicates strong profitability. As a Trading Analyst, it is essential to monitor the companys progress in executing its growth strategy, managing costs, and navigating the complex regulatory environment in the energy sector.
LNG Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 52,610m |
| Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation |
| IPO / Inception | 1997-04-11 |
LNG Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 76.7% |
| Fundamental | 64.5% |
| Dividend Rating | 66.3% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 8.25% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.46 of 5 |
LNG Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.87% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.10% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 52.93% |
| Payout Consistency | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 16.6% |
LNG Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 6.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 82.1% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 95.1% |
| CAGR 5y | 12.61% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.55 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 1.48 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.80 |
| Alpha | 14.06 |
| Beta | 0.895 |
| Volatility | 20.71% |
| Current Volume | 1460.5k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1571.2k |
| Stop Loss | 225.8 (-3%) |
| Signal | -0.99 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.5
| Net Income (3.85b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.09b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -3.10pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -0.39% (prev 0.61%; Δ -1.00pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.11 (>3.0%) and CFO 5.09b > Net Income 3.85b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (24.60b) to EBITDA (8.78b) ratio: 2.80 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.98 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (222.3m) change vs 12m ago -2.88% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 30.18% (prev 0.63%; Δ 29.55pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 41.85% (prev 38.66%; Δ 3.19pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 7.40 (EBITDA TTM 8.78b / Interest Expense TTM 953.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.02
| (A) -0.00 = (Total Current Assets 3.70b - Total Current Liabilities 3.77b) / Total Assets 44.58b |
| (B) 0.20 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 9.02b / Total Assets 44.58b |
| (C) 0.16 = EBIT TTM 7.05b / Avg Total Assets 43.43b |
| (D) 0.27 = Book Value of Equity 9.02b / Total Liabilities 33.27b |
| Total Rating: 2.02 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 64.52
| 1. Piotroski 7.50pt = 2.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.20% = 1.60 |
| 3. FCF Margin 12.98% = 3.25 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 3.46 = -1.41 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.64 = -1.20 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 14.13% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 66.68% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -63.92% = -3.20 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -22.15% = -2.50 |
| 10. EPS Trend 19.46% = 0.49 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
What is the price of LNG shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.24%, over one month by +1.16%, over three months by -0.13% and over the past year by +28.69%.
Is Cheniere Energy a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of LNG is around 245.22 USD . This means that LNG is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.33%.
Is LNG a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 14
- Buy: 7
- Hold: 3
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the LNG price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 270.7 | 16.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | 270.7 | 16.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 269.1 | 15.6% |
Last update: 2025-09-05 04:50
LNG Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 2.02b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 14.0076
P/E Forward = 17.0068
P/S = 2.8858
P/B = 7.8923
P/EG = 11.1832
Beta = 0.426
Revenue TTM = 18.17b USD
EBIT TTM = 7.05b USD
EBITDA TTM = 8.78b USD
Long Term Debt = 22.01b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.17b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 23.18b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.17b + Long Term 22.01b)
Net Debt = 24.60b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 73.78b USD (52.61b + Debt 23.18b - CCE 2.02b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 7.40 (Ebit TTM 7.05b / Interest Expense TTM 953.0m)
FCF Yield = 3.20% (FCF TTM 2.36b / Enterprise Value 73.78b)
FCF Margin = 12.98% (FCF TTM 2.36b / Revenue TTM 18.17b)
Net Margin = 21.18% (Net Income TTM 3.85b / Revenue TTM 18.17b)
Gross Margin = 30.18% ((Revenue TTM 18.17b - Cost of Revenue TTM 12.69b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 8.18 (Enterprise Value 73.78b / Book Value Of Equity 9.02b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.02% (Interest Expense 237.0m / Debt 23.18b)
Taxrate = 15.29% (811.0m / 5.30b)
NOPAT = 5.97b (EBIT 7.05b * (1 - 15.29%))
Current Ratio = 0.98 (Total Current Assets 3.70b / Total Current Liabilities 3.77b)
Debt / Equity = 3.46 (Debt 23.18b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 6.71b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.64 (Net Debt 24.60b / EBITDA 8.78b)
Debt / FCF = 9.83 (Debt 23.18b / FCF TTM 2.36b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 5.77b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 8.63% (Net Income 3.85b, Total Assets 44.58b )
RoE = 66.68% (Net Income TTM 3.85b / Total Stockholder Equity 5.77b)
RoCE = 25.37% (Ebit 7.05b / (Equity 5.77b + L.T.Debt 22.01b))
RoIC = 20.86% (NOPAT 5.97b / Invested Capital 28.62b)
WACC = 6.73% (E(52.61b)/V(75.79b) * Re(9.31%)) + (D(23.18b)/V(75.79b) * Rd(1.02%) * (1-Tc(0.15)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -96.97 | Cagr: -1.06%
Discount Rate = 9.31% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 69.06% ; FCFE base≈2.84b ; Y1≈2.22b ; Y5≈1.44b
Fair Price DCF = 99.24 (DCF Value 21.81b / Shares Outstanding 219.8m; 5y FCF grow -25.96% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -63.92 | Revenue CAGR: -22.15%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 64.02
EPS Correlation: 19.46 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -11.91
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