LNG
NEUTRAL
$272.23
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Cheniere Energy, Inc. · NYSE
Target $303.0
(+11.3%)
$186.2
52W Range
$300.89
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 30, 2026
Market cap
$57.21B
P/E
11.29
ROE
58.7%
Profit margin
27.4%
Debt/Equity
2.02
Dividend yield
0.82%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
Cheniere Energy presents a dichotomy between exceptional profitability and deteriorating short-term momentum. While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable but mediocre financial health and the Graham Number ($142.21) suggests the stock is trading at a significant premium, the company's ROE (58.73%) and operating margins (75.78%) are industry-leading. However, a critical red flag is the earnings track record, with 0 beats in the last 4 quarters and a bearish insider sentiment. The stock is currently caught between strong analyst optimism and poor internal execution/sentiment.
Key Strengths
Exceptional Return on Equity (ROE) of 58.73%
Very strong operating margins at 75.78%
Attractive P/E ratio (11.29) relative to the energy sector average (31.61)
Strong long-term price appreciation (+267.5% over 5 years)
Low dividend payout ratio (8.52%) providing significant room for future increases
Key Risks
Poor recent earnings performance with 0/4 beats in the last year
High leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.02, exceeding sector average
Liquidity risk indicated by a Current Ratio of 0.94 and Quick Ratio of 0.64
Bearish insider activity with $41.2M in sales and zero buys
High PEG ratio (9.46) suggesting the current price may overstate growth prospects
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$285.0
+4.7% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
59
Moderate
65
60
85
45
40
AI Verdict
Hold
Key drivers: High profitability margins, Poor earnings surprise trend, High debt levels, Low sector-relative P/E
Confidence
85%
Value
65/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E of 11.29 is very low compared to sector avg of 31.61
Watchpoints
- Trades well above Graham Number ($142.21)
- High PEG ratio (9.46)
Future
60/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong YoY earnings growth (146.4%)
- Positive revenue growth (12.3%)
Watchpoints
- Consistent failure to meet analyst estimates in recent quarters
Past
85/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Massive 5-year growth (+267.5%)
- Consistent long-term upward trajectory
Watchpoints
- Recent 1-month decline (-7.3%)
Health
45/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is stable
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity of 2.02 is high
- Current ratio below 1.0
Dividend
40/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Extremely low payout ratio (8.52%)
Watchpoints
- Very low dividend yield (0.82%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$272.23
Analyst Target
$303.0
Upside/Downside
+11.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LNG and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-29
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LNG
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Primary
|
+267.5% | +83.3% | +15.6% | +29.6% | -7.3% | +5.7% |
|
BKR
Baker Hughes Company
Peer
|
+215.2% | +116.8% | +37.9% | +26.3% | -6.6% | -3.3% |
|
FANG
Diamondback Energy, Inc.
Peer
|
+190.8% | +47.9% | +22.1% | +34.9% | +7.5% | -2.5% |
|
KMI
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Peer
|
+168.4% | +73.3% | +7.0% | -0.2% | +0.4% | +3.3% |
|
CCJ
Cameco Corporation
Peer
|
+650.9% | +370.8% | +178.8% | +38.9% | +12.0% | +1.2% |
LNG
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+267.5%
3Y
+83.3%
1Y
+15.6%
6M
+29.6%
1M
-7.3%
1W
+5.7%
BKR
Baker Hughes Company
Peer
5Y
+215.2%
3Y
+116.8%
1Y
+37.9%
6M
+26.3%
1M
-6.6%
1W
-3.3%
FAN
Diamondback Energy, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+190.8%
3Y
+47.9%
1Y
+22.1%
6M
+34.9%
1M
+7.5%
1W
-2.5%
KMI
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+168.4%
3Y
+73.3%
1Y
+7.0%
6M
-0.2%
1M
+0.4%
1W
+3.3%
CCJ
Cameco Corporation
Peer
5Y
+650.9%
3Y
+370.8%
1Y
+178.8%
6M
+38.9%
1M
+12.0%
1W
+1.2%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
11.29
Forward P/E
15.1
PEG Ratio
9.46
P/B Ratio
7.31
P/S Ratio
2.94
EV/Revenue
4.5
EV/EBITDA
8.37
Market Cap
$57.21B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
27.35%
Operating Margin
75.78%
Gross Margin
53.22%
ROE
58.73%
ROA
12.48%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+12.3%
Earnings Growth
+146.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+22.86%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+135.6%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
2.02
High debt
Current Ratio
0.94
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.64
Poor
Cash/Share
$5.23
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$5.5B
Gross Margin
71.6%
Op. Margin
69.8%
Net Margin
42.2%
Total Assets
$47.9B
Liabilities
$34.8B
Equity
$7.9B
Debt/Equity
4.40x
Operating CF
$2.1B
CapEx
$-0.7B
Free Cash Flow
$1.3B
FCF Yield
64%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-26
$2.59
-33.0% surprise
2025-10-30
$2.65
-4.4% surprise
2025-08-07
$1.88
-22.2% surprise
Energy Sector Comparison
Comparing LNG against 120 companies in the Energy sector
(12 bullish, 40 neutral, 68 bearish)
P/E Ratio
11.29
This Stock
vs
31.02
Sector Avg
-63.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
58.73%
This Stock
vs
3.26%
Sector Avg
+1701.7%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
27.35%
This Stock
vs
5.96%
Sector Avg
+358.7%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
2.02
This Stock
vs
1.33
Sector Avg
+51.6%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
12.3%
This Stock
vs
19.45%
Sector Avg
-36.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.94
This Stock
vs
2.13
Sector Avg
-55.8%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LNG
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $57.21B | 11.29 | 58.7% | 27.4% | $272.23 | |
|
BKR
Baker Hughes Company
|
NEUTRAL | $60.04B | 23.28 | 14.6% | 9.3% | $60.53 | Compare |
|
FANG
Diamondback Energy, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $53.92B | 33.3 | 3.7% | 11.6% | $191.15 | Compare |
|
KMI
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $61.0B | 22.48 | 8.9% | 16.6% | $27.42 | Compare |
|
CCJ
Cameco Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $53.2B | 123.38 | 8.9% | 16.9% | $122.15 | Compare |
LNG
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$57.2B
P/E
11.3
ROE
58.7%
Price
$272.23
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | DAVIS ZACH | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 29,000 | $8,700,000 |
| 2026-03-27 | BOTTA GIAN ANDREA | Director | Sale | 5,000 | $1,482,350 |
| 2026-03-26 | MARKOWITZ SEAN NATHANIEL | Officer | Sale | 22,246 | $6,473,234 |
| 2026-03-26 | FEYGIN ANATOL | Officer | Sale | 40,432 | $11,764,815 |
| 2026-03-26 | FEYGIN ANATOL | Officer | Gift | 6,012 | - |
| 2026-03-26 | FEYGIN ANATOL | Officer | Sale | 40,432 | $11,764,815 |
| 2026-03-02 | SHEAR NEAL A | Director | Sale | 4,100 | $1,019,711 |
| 2026-02-11 | MARKOWITZ SEAN NATHANIEL | Officer | Stock Award | 2,939 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | FEYGIN ANATOL | Officer | Stock Award | 2,939 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | DAVIS ZACH | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 3,285 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | SLACK DAVID L | Officer | Stock Award | 1,508 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | HINZ MAAS | Officer | Stock Award | 2,090 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | FUSCO JACK A. | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 13,326 | - |
| 2026-02-09 | MARKOWITZ SEAN NATHANIEL | Officer | Stock Award | 7,534 | - |
| 2026-02-09 | FEYGIN ANATOL | Officer | Stock Award | 7,534 | - |
DAVIS ZACH
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-30
29,000 shares
·
$8,700,000
BOTTA GIAN ANDREA
Director
2026-03-27
5,000 shares
·
$1,482,350
MARKOWITZ SEAN NATHANIEL
Officer
2026-03-26
22,246 shares
·
$6,473,234
FEYGIN ANATOL
Officer
2026-03-26
40,432 shares
·
$11,764,815
FEYGIN ANATOL
Officer
2026-03-26
6,012 shares
FEYGIN ANATOL
Officer
2026-03-26
40,432 shares
·
$11,764,815
SHEAR NEAL A
Director
2026-03-02
4,100 shares
·
$1,019,711
MARKOWITZ SEAN NATHANIEL
Officer
2026-02-11
2,939 shares
FEYGIN ANATOL
Officer
2026-02-11
2,939 shares
DAVIS ZACH
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-11
3,285 shares
SLACK DAVID L
Officer
2026-02-11
1,508 shares
HINZ MAAS
Officer
2026-02-11
2,090 shares
FUSCO JACK A.
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-11
13,326 shares
MARKOWITZ SEAN NATHANIEL
Officer
2026-02-09
7,534 shares
FEYGIN ANATOL
Officer
2026-02-09
7,534 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
22 analysts
Morgan Stanley
2026-04-21
Overweight
Overweight
Scotiabank
2026-04-16
Sector Outperform
Sector Outperform
JP Morgan
2026-04-14
Overweight
Overweight
Jefferies
2026-04-07
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-04-02
Buy
Buy
JP Morgan
2026-03-27
Overweight
Overweight
Goldman Sachs
2026-03-24
Buy
Buy
Morgan Stanley
2026-03-23
Equal-Weight
Overweight
BMO Capital
2026-03-23
Outperform
Outperform
B of A Securities
2026-03-20
Buy
Buy
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