FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:FLNG • BMG359472021
Current stock price
31.92 USD
+0.25 (+0.79%)
At close:
31.95 USD
+0.03 (+0.09%)
Pre-Market:
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years FLNG has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years FLNG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of FLNG (2.85%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- FLNG has a Return On Equity of 10.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: FLNG outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.65%, FLNG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FLNG is significantly below the industry average of 22.52%.
| 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 77.51% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FLNG has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 50.57%, FLNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- FLNG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- FLNG has a Gross Margin of 78.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FLNG outperforms 88.52% 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.
- 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 0.94, we must say that FLNG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- FLNG's Altman-Z score of 0.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FLNG outperforms 40.19% 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 51.20% of its industry peers.
- FLNG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.42. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.42, FLNG is not doing good in the industry: 84.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC6.46%
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.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.03, FLNG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of FLNG (2.98) is better than 82.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.98 |
3. FLNG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for FLNG have decreased strongly by -21.19% in the last year.
- 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.
- FLNG shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 24.33% yearly.
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 -1.96% 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-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
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.16, which indicates a rather expensive current 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.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FLNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say FLNG is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.48, the valuation of FLNG can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FLNG is on the same level as its industry peers.
- FLNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FLNG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FLNG is valued a bit cheaper than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of FLNG may justify a higher PE ratio.
- FLNG's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.58% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y-14.45%
EPS Next 3Y-6.58%
5. FLNG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.66%, FLNG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- FLNG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.21. FLNG pays more dividend than 93.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, FLNG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.66% |
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.
- 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
31.92
+0.25 (+0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Industry StrengthN/A
Industry GrowthN/A
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-19 2026-05-19/bmo
Inst Owners22.32%
Inst Owner Change1.7%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.73B
Revenue(TTM)347.64M
Net Income(TTM)74.81M
Analysts49.09
Price Target26.42 (-17.23%)
Short Float %13.3%
Short Ratio6.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.66% |
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.48 | ||
| P/S | 4.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.27 | ||
| P/B | 2.4 | ||
| P/tB | 2.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.39 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY5.83%
EPS(NY)1.73
Fwd EY5.41%
FCF(TTM)2.6
FCFY8.15%
OCF(TTM)2.6
OCFY8.15%
SpS6.43
BVpS13.3
TBVpS13.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.37
Graham Number23.5902 (-26.1%)
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 | 0.94 |
F-Score4
WACC6.46%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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 3 / 10 to FLEX LNG LTD (FLNG). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 17.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.4.
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%.