FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:FLNG • BMG359472021
Current stock price
30 USD
-0.57 (-1.86%)
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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 (2.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.40%, FLNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FLNG is significantly below the industry average of 23.10%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 21.52%, FLNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- FLNG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- FLNG's Operating Margin of 50.57% is amongst the best of the industry. FLNG outperforms 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.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FLNG is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for FLNG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for FLNG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FLNG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- FLNG has an Altman-Z score of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that FLNG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FLNG has a Altman-Z score (0.92) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of FLNG is 13.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take FLNG, 13.13 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.42, FLNG is doing worse than 82.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.92 |
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 has a better Current ratio (3.03) than 82.78% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.98 indicates that FLNG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- FLNG's Quick ratio of 2.98 is amongst the best of the industry. FLNG outperforms 83.25% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
- FLNG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 46.48% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.44% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 24.33% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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.
- FLNG is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.33% yearly.
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
- 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. FLNG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.13, FLNG is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FLNG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FLNG is cheaper than 64.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.21, FLNG is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.18, FLNG is valued on the expensive side.
- FLNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FLNG is cheaper than 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FLNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.10), we can say FLNG is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FLNG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- 79.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FLNG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- FLNG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- FLNG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.42% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y-16.38%
EPS Next 3Y-6.42%
5. FLNG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.94%, FLNG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- FLNG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.16. FLNG pays more dividend than 94.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- FLNG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.94% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of FLNG grows each year by 71.82%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- 216.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FLNG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of FLNG has been growing, while earnings will be declining. 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
30
-0.57 (-1.86%)
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 Change0%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.62B
Revenue(TTM)347.64M
Net Income(TTM)74.81M
Analysts49.09
Price Target26.42 (-11.93%)
Short Float %12.34%
Short Ratio5.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.94% |
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)2.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.18 | ||
| P/S | 4.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.53 | ||
| P/B | 2.26 | ||
| P/tB | 2.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.1 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY6.2%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY5.5%
FCF(TTM)2.6
FCFY8.67%
OCF(TTM)2.6
OCFY8.67%
SpS6.43
BVpS13.3
TBVpS13.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
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 | 0.92 |
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 16.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.26.
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%.