GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:GLNG - BMG9456A1009 - Common Stock
36.985 USD
-0.15 (-0.39%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to GLNG. GLNG was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While GLNG is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. GLNG is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
GLNG had positive earnings in the past year.
GLNG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: GLNG reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years GLNG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
GLNG has a worse Return On Assets (1.28%) than 62.38% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.15%, GLNG is not doing good in the industry: 61.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.70%, GLNG is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GLNG is significantly below the industry average of 21.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.67%) for GLNG is below the current ROIC(1.70%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.28% | ||
| ROE | 3.15% | ||
| ROIC | 1.7% |
ROA(3y)6.14%
ROA(5y)4.09%
ROE(3y)10.59%
ROE(5y)6.9%
ROIC(3y)1.67%
ROIC(5y)1.97%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.31%, GLNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
GLNG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GLNG has a better Operating Margin (26.25%) than 64.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GLNG has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 58.32%, GLNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.62% of the companies in the same industry.
GLNG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.31% | ||
| GM | 58.32% |
OM growth 3Y-23.38%
OM growth 5Y-9.29%
PM growth 3Y-50.3%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-10.75%
GM growth 5Y-3.68%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
GLNG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
GLNG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GLNG has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, GLNG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
GLNG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating GLNG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GLNG has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.75) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
GLNG has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that GLNG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.32, GLNG is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.57% of the companies in the same industry.
GLNG has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that GLNG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.32, GLNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GLNG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -41.49%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.16% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 19.15% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, GLNG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -10.32% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.49%
EPS 3Y-2.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.32%
Sales Q2Q%89.08%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -81.53% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, GLNG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-13.08%
EPS Next 2Y-30.06%
EPS Next 3Y-81.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year46.94%
Revenue Next 2Y20.03%
Revenue Next 3Y16.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
GLNG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.81.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GLNG is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
GLNG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.46.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.50, the valuation of GLNG can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GLNG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GLNG is more expensive than 63.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.39. GLNG is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
70.95% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GLNG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 37.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GLNG's earnings are expected to decrease with -81.53% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-30.06%
EPS Next 3Y-81.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.64%, GLNG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
GLNG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.90.
GLNG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of GLNG grows each year by 12.28%, which is quite nice.
GLNG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
GLNG has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
GLNG pays out 173.93% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
GLNG's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP173.93%
EPS Next 2Y-30.06%
EPS Next 3Y-81.53%
NASDAQ:GLNG (11/19/2025, 2:58:19 PM)
36.985
-0.15 (-0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.28%
Inst Owner Change-0.95%
Ins Owners2.62%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.78B
Revenue(TTM)326.63M
Net Income(TTM)59.81M
Analysts85.33
Price Target50.68 (37.03%)
Short Float %8.19%
Short Ratio5.91
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.28%
DP173.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.66%
Max EPS beat(2)29.6%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)2.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.66%
Max EPS beat(4)29.6%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)17.6%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)9.01%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.04%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.84%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-10.91%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-16.18%
PT rev (1m)0.33%
PT rev (3m)0.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.5 | ||
| P/S | 11.58 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.5 | ||
| P/B | 1.99 | ||
| P/tB | 2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 37.41 |
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY3.6%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY2.11%
FCF(TTM)-4.42
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.93
OCFY13.33%
SpS3.19
BVpS18.55
TBVpS18.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.28% | ||
| ROE | 3.15% | ||
| ROCE | 2.16% | ||
| ROIC | 1.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.01% | ||
| OM | 26.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.31% | ||
| GM | 58.32% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.14%
ROA(5y)4.09%
ROE(3y)10.59%
ROE(5y)6.9%
ROIC(3y)1.67%
ROIC(5y)1.97%
ROICexc(3y)2.08%
ROICexc(5y)2.34%
ROICexgc(3y)2.08%
ROICexgc(5y)2.34%
ROCE(3y)2.11%
ROCE(5y)2.49%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.68%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.62%
OM growth 3Y-23.38%
OM growth 5Y-9.29%
PM growth 3Y-50.3%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-10.75%
GM growth 5Y-3.68%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 10.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1886.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 292.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 369.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)654.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)578.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)124.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)114.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.49%
EPS 3Y-2.16%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1.74%
EPS Next Y-13.08%
EPS Next 2Y-30.06%
EPS Next 3Y-81.53%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.32%
Sales Q2Q%89.08%
Revenue Next Year46.94%
Revenue Next 2Y20.03%
Revenue Next 3Y16.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.38%
EBIT growth 5Y-18.65%
EBIT Next Year38.62%
EBIT Next 3Y20.59%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3160.68%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y108.05%
OCF growth 3Y10.12%
OCF growth 5Y24.47%
GOLAR LNG LTD / GLNG FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GLNG.
Can you provide the valuation status for GOLAR LNG LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) stock?
GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of GOLAR LNG LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) is 27.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.99.
How sustainable is the dividend of GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) stock?
The dividend rating of GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 173.93%.