NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) — Stock Score Summary

NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) has a MoatMap StockRank of 23/100 based on Quality (13/100), Value (51/100), and Momentum (46/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. NextDecade is developing the Rio Grande LNG export project, positioning it as a key beneficiary of the structural global shift toward US LNG security. However, it is highly capital-intensive and pre-revenue, failing our asset-light and quality compounder requirements for an immediate buy.

NextDecade Corporation develops liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects, specifically the Rio Grande LNG terminal in Texas, along with associated pipelines. The company focuses on a large-scale, cost-competitive LNG export facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast, capitalizing on abundant domestic natural gas and global demand. It is a pure-play LNG development company poised to become a significant exporter of U.S. natural gas.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$8.13
Market Cap$2.1B
P/E (Forward)123.71
Price/Book-74.66
Return on Equity-18.6%
Return on Invested Capital-3.1%
Debt/Equity401.42
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin0.0%
Free Cash Flow$-4.7B

NextDecade Corporation operates in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NextDecade Corporation’s (NEXT) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) is 23/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (13), Value (51), and Momentum (46) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does NextDecade Corporation have an economic moat?
NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) has a Quality factor score of 13/100. 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 NextDecade Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 23/100. 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 NextDecade Corporation in?
NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry (United States).
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