Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) — Stock Score Summary

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 26/100 based on Quality (49/100), Value (20/100), and Momentum (44/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Cheniere Energy is the premier US LNG exporter, operating as a critical bridge for global energy security amid structural supply deficits in Europe and Asia. Its tolling business model provides highly visible, long-term contract cash flows (take-or-pay), insulating it from short-term commodity volatility while capturing massive upside from long-term demand. The ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East and Europe cements its role as a vital, low-risk supplier of choice, creating a powerful asymmetric macro tailwind.

Cheniere Energy, Inc. is the largest producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States, operating major liquefaction facilities at Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi. The company's competitive moat is secured by multi-decade, take-or-pay tolling contracts with creditworthy global utilities, shielding its cash flows from commodity price volatility. Its massive infrastructure footprint and strategic access to abundant domestic shale gas supply position it as a critical player in global energy security.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$239.40
Market Cap$48.1B
P/E (TTM)40.79
P/E (Forward)12.36
Price/Book13.49
Return on Equity28.9%
Return on Invested Capital21.0%
Debt/Equity321.13
Gross Margin33.0%
Operating Margin-53.7%
Revenue Growth24.2%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$1.7B

Cheniere Energy, Inc. operates in the Oil & Gas Midstream industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cheniere Energy, Inc.’s (LNG) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) is 26/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (49), Value (20), and Momentum (44) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Cheniere Energy, Inc. have an economic moat?
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) has a Quality factor score of 49/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Cheniere Energy, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 26/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Cheniere Energy, Inc. in?
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Midstream industry (United States).