FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FLNG - BMG359472021 - Common Stock
26.84 USD
-0.28 (-1.03%)
26.84 USD
0 (0%)
Overall FLNG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated FLNG against 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While FLNG belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FLNG is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
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.
- In the past 5 years FLNG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- FLNG has a Return On Assets of 3.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FLNG outperforms 54.33% of its industry peers.
- FLNG's Return On Equity of 13.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLNG outperforms 73.08% of its industry peers.
- FLNG has a Return On Invested Capital (5.77%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FLNG is significantly below the industry average of 21.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.68% | ||
| ROE | 13.34% | ||
| ROIC | 5.77% |
ROA(3y)5.29%
ROA(5y)4.5%
ROE(3y)16.49%
ROE(5y)13.74%
ROIC(3y)6.4%
ROIC(5y)5.69%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 28.05%, FLNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.06% 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 (52.15%) is better than 92.79% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FLNG has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of FLNG (79.31%) is better than 89.42% 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 | 52.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.05% | ||
| GM | 79.31% |
OM growth 3Y-1.78%
OM growth 5Y3.9%
PM growth 3Y-11.24%
PM growth 5Y18.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.73%
GM growth 5Y-0.23%
2. Health
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.
- FLNG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, FLNG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The debt/assets ratio for FLNG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.86, we must say that FLNG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FLNG has a Altman-Z score (0.86) which is in line with its industry peers.
- FLNG has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.97. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FLNG would need 11.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- FLNG has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.97) which is in line with its industry peers.
- FLNG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.39. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- FLNG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.39. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FLNG underperforms 83.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC7.99%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.10 indicates that FLNG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.10, FLNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.05 indicates that FLNG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.05, FLNG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for FLNG have decreased strongly by -19.68% in the last year.
- FLNG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 46.48% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, FLNG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.20% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 24.33% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.68%
EPS 3Y-4.38%
EPS 5Y46.48%
EPS Q2Q%-18.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
Revenue growth 3Y1.24%
Revenue growth 5Y24.33%
Sales Q2Q%-5.29%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, FLNG will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.19% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FLNG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.51%
EPS Next 2Y-8.48%
EPS Next 3Y0.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.19%
Revenue Next 3Y0.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.42, the valuation of FLNG can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FLNG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.47. FLNG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.58, which indicates a correct valuation of FLNG.
- FLNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- FLNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.26.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.58 |
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 cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of FLNG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y-8.48%
EPS Next 3Y0.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FLNG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.66%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.91, FLNG pays a better dividend. On top of this FLNG pays more dividend than 94.23% 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 | 11.66% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of FLNG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 97.42%!
- 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)97.42%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- FLNG pays out 164.77% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- FLNG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP164.77%
EPS Next 2Y-8.48%
EPS Next 3Y0.19%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-27 2026-02-27/amc
Inst Owners22.18%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.46B
Revenue(TTM)351.03M
Net Income(TTM)98.48M
Analysts50
Price Target25.83 (-3.76%)
Short Float %7.53%
Short Ratio6.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.66% |
Yearly Dividend3
Dividend Growth(5Y)97.42%
DP164.77%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.35%
Max EPS beat(2)6.53%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.35%
Max EPS beat(4)7.17%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.63%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.53%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.44%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.75%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.58%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.49%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.63%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.58 | ||
| P/S | 4.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.34 | ||
| P/B | 1.98 | ||
| P/tB | 1.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.1 |
EPS(TTM)2
EY7.45%
EPS(NY)1.98
Fwd EY7.36%
FCF(TTM)2.87
FCFY10.7%
OCF(TTM)2.87
OCFY10.7%
SpS6.44
BVpS13.54
TBVpS13.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number24.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.68% | ||
| ROE | 13.34% | ||
| ROCE | 7.31% | ||
| ROIC | 5.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.14% | ||
| OM | 52.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 28.05% | ||
| GM | 79.31% | ||
| FCFM | 44.61% |
ROA(3y)5.29%
ROA(5y)4.5%
ROE(3y)16.49%
ROE(5y)13.74%
ROIC(3y)6.4%
ROIC(5y)5.69%
ROICexc(3y)7.59%
ROICexc(5y)6.55%
ROICexgc(3y)7.59%
ROICexgc(5y)6.55%
ROCE(3y)8.11%
ROCE(5y)7.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.05%
ROICexgc growth 5Y20.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.33%
OM growth 3Y-1.78%
OM growth 5Y3.9%
PM growth 3Y-11.24%
PM growth 5Y18.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.73%
GM growth 5Y-0.23%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 60.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 159% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.86 |
F-Score5
WACC7.99%
ROIC/WACC0.72
Cap/Depr(3y)0%
Cap/Depr(5y)406.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)0%
Cap/Sales(5y)99.57%
Profit Quality(3y)139.36%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.68%
EPS 3Y-4.38%
EPS 5Y46.48%
EPS Q2Q%-18.87%
EPS Next Y-17.51%
EPS Next 2Y-8.48%
EPS Next 3Y0.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
Revenue growth 3Y1.24%
Revenue growth 5Y24.33%
Sales Q2Q%-5.29%
Revenue Next Year-5.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.19%
Revenue Next 3Y0.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.98%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.56%
EBIT growth 5Y29.17%
EBIT Next Year27.38%
EBIT Next 3Y11.28%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-10.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-10.07%
OCF growth 3Y-5.24%
OCF growth 5Y28.82%
FLEX LNG LTD / FLNG 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 5 / 10 to FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG) stock?
FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of FLEX LNG LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG) is 13.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.98.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FLEX LNG LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG) is expected to decline by -17.51% in the next year.