Cheniere Energy, Inc. LNG
Composite 54/100; the shares have moved about 33% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 32/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Quality ranks 74/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Growth ranks 68/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Momentum ranks 63/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 32/100 — a moderate mark against it. Balance-sheet strength ranks 39/100 — a slight mark against it. Income ranks 41/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Cheniere Energy operates two U.S. LNG export terminals—Sabine Pass in Louisiana and Corpus Christi in Texas—plus related pipelines. It also markets LNG and natural gas globally, positioning itself as a key link between U.S. shale gas and international buyers.
Key financials High profitability metrics: ROE 29%, ROA 6%, ROCE 12%. Revenue grew 24%, EPS surged 146%, but operating margin is -54% due to high fixed costs. Leverage is elevated (Debt/Equity 3.21), though interest coverage is 4.84x. Valuations are rich: P/E 46x (fwd 18x), P/B 15x, EV/EBITDA 13x.
Stock health Mixed signals: 6-month momentum +25%, but down -14% from 52-week high and RSI at 52. Income yield is low at 0.8%. Sideravia scores Quality 54 and Growth 57, but Valuation 31 and Strength 28, indicating average quality with valuation headwinds.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a **discount of 86.40%** to our fair-value estimate and a **discount of 17.85%** to the analyst 12-month target. - Analysts expect earnings beats, citing strong LNG demand and diversification (Zacks, Simply Wall St.) - Focus on steady growth over aggressive expansion may limit near-term upside (Simply Wall St.) - High valuation multiples (P/E 46x) constrain price appreciation despite strong fundamentals
Looking forward Forward P/E of 18x suggests improved earnings visibility, but high leverage and negative operating margins warrant caution. Growth in global LNG demand supports long-term thesis, though valuation remains a key risk. Monitor EBITDA stability and debt reduction progress.
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