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
- FLNG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year FLNG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years FLNG has always been profitable.
- FLNG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- FLNG has a Return On Assets of 2.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FLNG outperforms 46.89% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.40%, FLNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.65%, FLNG is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- FLNG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.20%. This is significantly below the industry average of 22.73%.
| 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 21.52%, FLNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FLNG has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of FLNG (50.57%) is better than 93.30% of its industry peers.
- FLNG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- FLNG's Gross Margin of 78.46% is amongst the best of the industry. FLNG outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FLNG has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FLNG is destroying value.
- FLNG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for FLNG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- FLNG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.93, we must say that FLNG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FLNG's Altman-Z score of 0.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FLNG outperforms 43.06% 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 of 13.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FLNG outperforms 50.72% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.42 is on the high side and indicates that FLNG has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.42, FLNG is not doing good in the industry: 82.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC6.37%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.03, FLNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.98 indicates that FLNG has no problem at all paying 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
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.44% in the past year.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, FLNG will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.96% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FLNG will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.54%
EPS Next 2Y-14.45%
EPS Next 3Y-6.58%
EPS Next 5Y-1.96%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.74 indicates a correct valuation of FLNG.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FLNG is on the same level as its industry peers.
- FLNG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.02 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FLNG.
- FLNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.88. FLNG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as FLNG.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FLNG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.2 |
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 -6.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y-14.45%
EPS Next 3Y-6.58%
5. FLNG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- FLNG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.63%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.26, FLNG pays a better dividend. On top of this FLNG pays more dividend than 93.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, FLNG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.63% |
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 in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)71.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- FLNG pays out 216.89% of its income as dividend. 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-14.45%
EPS Next 3Y-6.58%
FLNG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.13
+0.1 (+0.32%)
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 Owners22.32%
Inst Owner Change0.76%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.68B
Revenue(TTM)347.64M
Net Income(TTM)74.81M
Analysts49.09
Price Target26.42 (-15.13%)
Short Float %12.37%
Short Ratio5.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.63% |
Yearly Dividend3
Dividend Growth(5Y)71.82%
DP216.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
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)0.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.02 | ||
| P/S | 4.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.96 | ||
| P/B | 2.34 | ||
| P/tB | 2.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.2 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY5.97%
EPS(NY)1.73
Fwd EY5.55%
FCF(TTM)2.6
FCFY8.36%
OCF(TTM)2.6
OCFY8.36%
SpS6.43
BVpS13.3
TBVpS13.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number23.5902 (-24.22%)
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 | 0.93 |
F-Score4
WACC6.37%
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-14.45%
EPS Next 3Y-6.58%
EPS Next 5Y-1.96%
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 Year43.55%
EBIT Next 3Y14.67%
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 16.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.34.
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%.