FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:FLNG • BMG359472021
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This FLNG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. FLNG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year FLNG was profitable.
- In the past year FLNG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- FLNG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years FLNG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- FLNG has a Return On Assets (2.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- FLNG has a better Return On Equity (10.40%) than 62.68% of its industry peers.
- FLNG has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FLNG outperforms 50.72% of its industry peers.
- FLNG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.20%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.14%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.85% | ||
| ROE | 10.4% | ||
| ROIC | 5.65% |
ROA(3y)3.9%
ROA(5y)5%
ROE(3y)13.05%
ROE(5y)15.62%
ROIC(3y)6.2%
ROIC(5y)6.27%
1.3 Margins
- FLNG's Profit Margin of 21.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLNG outperforms 77.03% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FLNG has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 50.57%, FLNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FLNG has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 78.46%, FLNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- FLNG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 50.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.52% | ||
| GM | 78.46% |
OM growth 3Y-4.28%
OM growth 5Y1.92%
PM growth 3Y-26.43%
PM growth 5Y34.29%
GM growth 3Y-1.37%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
2. FLNG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- FLNG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for FLNG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- FLNG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for FLNG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- FLNG has an Altman-Z score of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that FLNG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FLNG's Altman-Z score of 0.91 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FLNG outperforms 43.54% of its industry peers.
- FLNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.13. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FLNG would need 13.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- FLNG has a Debt to FCF ratio (13.13) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.42 is on the high side and indicates that FLNG has dependencies on debt financing.
- FLNG has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.42) than 82.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC6.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- FLNG has a Current Ratio of 3.03. This indicates that FLNG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- FLNG's Current ratio of 3.03 is amongst the best of the industry. FLNG outperforms 82.78% of its industry peers.
- FLNG has a Quick Ratio of 2.98. This indicates that FLNG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.98, FLNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.98 |
3. FLNG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- FLNG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.19%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 46.48% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- FLNG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.44%.
- Measured over the past years, FLNG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 24.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.19%
EPS 3Y-4.38%
EPS 5Y46.48%
EPS Q2Q%-24.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.24%
Revenue growth 5Y24.33%
Sales Q2Q%-3.74%
3.2 Future
- FLNG is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.83% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.33% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-17.54%
EPS Next 2Y-16.38%
EPS Next 3Y-6.42%
EPS Next 5Y-0.83%
Revenue Next Year-5.18%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.24%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.33%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. FLNG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.97, which indicates a correct valuation of FLNG.
- 65.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FLNG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FLNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.35), we can say FLNG is valued slightly cheaper.
- FLNG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.00.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FLNG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FLNG is cheaper than 62.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- FLNG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FLNG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FLNG is valued a bit cheaper than 79.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- FLNG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as FLNG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y-16.38%
EPS Next 3Y-6.42%
5. FLNG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FLNG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.93%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.20, FLNG pays a better dividend. On top of this FLNG pays more dividend than 94.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, FLNG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.93% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FLNG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 71.82%!
- FLNG has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- FLNG has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)71.82%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 216.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FLNG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- FLNG's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP216.89%
EPS Next 2Y-16.38%
EPS Next 3Y-6.42%
FLNG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
29.71
-0.07 (-0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-19 2026-05-19/bmo
Inst Owners22.38%
Inst Owner Change1.34%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.61B
Revenue(TTM)347.64M
Net Income(TTM)74.81M
Analysts50.91
Price Target26.42 (-11.07%)
Short Float %12.34%
Short Ratio5.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.93% |
Yearly Dividend3
Dividend Growth(5Y)71.82%
DP216.89%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.75)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.35%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.85%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.35%
Max EPS beat(4)7.17%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.95%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.41%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.22%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.42%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.27%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.54%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.74%
PT rev (1m)2.78%
PT rev (3m)2.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)-17.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18 | ||
| P/S | 4.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.42 | ||
| P/B | 2.23 | ||
| P/tB | 2.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.93 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY6.26%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY5.55%
FCF(TTM)2.6
FCFY8.76%
OCF(TTM)2.6
OCFY8.76%
SpS6.43
BVpS13.3
TBVpS13.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
Graham Number23.59
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.85% | ||
| ROE | 10.4% | ||
| ROCE | 7.15% | ||
| ROIC | 5.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.91% | ||
| OM | 50.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 21.52% | ||
| GM | 78.46% | ||
| FCFM | 40.48% |
ROA(3y)3.9%
ROA(5y)5%
ROE(3y)13.05%
ROE(5y)15.62%
ROIC(3y)6.2%
ROIC(5y)6.27%
ROICexc(3y)7.48%
ROICexc(5y)7.35%
ROICexgc(3y)7.48%
ROICexgc(5y)7.35%
ROCE(3y)7.84%
ROCE(5y)7.94%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.77%
OM growth 3Y-4.28%
OM growth 5Y1.92%
PM growth 3Y-26.43%
PM growth 5Y34.29%
GM growth 3Y-1.37%
GM growth 5Y0.25%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.89 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 55.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 188.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
F-Score4
WACC6.34%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)0%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)0%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.49%
Profit Quality(3y)163.08%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.19%
EPS 3Y-4.38%
EPS 5Y46.48%
EPS Q2Q%-24.56%
EPS Next Y-17.54%
EPS Next 2Y-16.38%
EPS Next 3Y-6.42%
EPS Next 5Y-0.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.44%
Revenue growth 3Y1.24%
Revenue growth 5Y24.33%
Sales Q2Q%-3.74%
Revenue Next Year-5.18%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.24%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.33%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.12%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.31%
EBIT growth 5Y18.38%
EBIT Next Year41.71%
EBIT Next 3Y15.34%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-23.01%
FCF growth 3Y-13.82%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-23.01%
OCF growth 3Y-13.82%
OCF growth 5Y9.52%
FLEX LNG LTD / FLNG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FLEX LNG LTD?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FLNG.
What is the valuation status for FLNG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FLEX LNG LTD?
FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FLNG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG) is 15.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.23.
Is the dividend of FLEX LNG LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 216.89%.