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GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:GLNG - BMG9456A1009 - Common Stock

37.83 USD
-0.3 (-0.79%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 3:02:05 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to GLNG. GLNG was compared to 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of GLNG while its profitability can be described as average. GLNG has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GLNG was profitable.
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.
In the past 5 years GLNG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GLNG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGLNG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

GLNG has a Return On Assets of 1.28%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GLNG underperforms 62.02% of its industry peers.
GLNG has a Return On Equity of 3.15%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GLNG underperforms 60.58% of its industry peers.
GLNG's Return On Invested Capital of 1.70% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GLNG is outperformed by 70.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GLNG is significantly below the industry average of 21.28%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.70%) for GLNG is above the 3 year average (1.67%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
GLNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGLNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.31%, GLNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.60% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GLNG has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 26.12%, GLNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.87% of the companies in the same industry.
GLNG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of GLNG (58.32%) is better than 67.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GLNG has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.12%
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%
GLNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGLNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 -200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GLNG is destroying value.
GLNG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
GLNG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GLNG is higher compared to a year ago.
GLNG Yearly Shares OutstandingGLNG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
GLNG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGLNG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

GLNG has an Altman-Z score of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that GLNG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GLNG has a Altman-Z score (0.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 63.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.99
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC8%
GLNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGLNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that GLNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GLNG has a Current ratio (1.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that GLNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GLNG (1.32) is better than 67.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.32
GLNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGLNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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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%.
GLNG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.16% yearly.
Looking at the last year, GLNG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.15% in the last year.
The Revenue for GLNG have been decreasing by -10.32% on average. This is quite bad
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

Based on estimates for the next years, GLNG will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -49.19% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GLNG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.64% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.72%
EPS Next 2Y-32.73%
EPS Next 3Y-49.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year37.2%
Revenue Next 2Y17.66%
Revenue Next 3Y14.64%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
GLNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGLNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
GLNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGLNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

GLNG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.44.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GLNG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GLNG is more expensive than 62.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GLNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.87), we can say GLNG is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 52.51 indicates a quite expensive valuation of GLNG.
GLNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GLNG is more expensive than 62.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. GLNG is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.44
Fwd PE 52.51
GLNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

GLNG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GLNG is more expensive than 72.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 38.31
GLNG Per share dataGLNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as GLNG's earnings are expected to decrease with -49.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-32.73%
EPS Next 3Y-49.19%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GLNG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.69%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
GLNG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.96.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, GLNG pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.69%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of GLNG grows each year by 12.28%, which is quite nice.
GLNG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of GLNG decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
GLNG Yearly Dividends per shareGLNG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

173.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GLNG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of GLNG has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP173.93%
EPS Next 2Y-32.73%
EPS Next 3Y-49.19%
GLNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGLNG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M
GLNG Dividend Payout.GLNG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GLNG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GOLAR LNG LTD

NASDAQ:GLNG (1/6/2026, 3:02:05 PM)

37.83

-0.3 (-0.79%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners88.94%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.68%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.87B
Revenue(TTM)326.63M
Net Income(TTM)59.81M
Analysts85.33
Price Target52.27 (38.17%)
Short Float %9.4%
Short Ratio7.1
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.69%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.28%
DP173.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)14.37%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)6.07%
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)-0.22%
PT rev (3m)3.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.44
Fwd PE 52.51
P/S 11.86
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 7.68
P/B 2.04
P/tB 2.04
EV/EBITDA 38.31
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY3.52%
EPS(NY)0.72
Fwd EY1.9%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.93
OCFY13.02%
SpS3.19
BVpS18.52
TBVpS18.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.28%
ROE 3.15%
ROCE 2.15%
ROIC 1.7%
ROICexc 2%
ROICexgc 2%
OM 26.12%
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 10.43
Cap/Depr 1886.07%
Cap/Sales 292.73%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 370.78%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.32
Altman-Z 0.99
F-Score7
WACC8%
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-18.72%
EPS Next 2Y-32.73%
EPS Next 3Y-49.19%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.15%
Revenue growth 3Y0.01%
Revenue growth 5Y-10.32%
Sales Q2Q%89.08%
Revenue Next Year37.2%
Revenue Next 2Y17.66%
Revenue Next 3Y14.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.38%
EBIT growth 5Y-18.65%
EBIT Next Year26.84%
EBIT Next 3Y15.11%
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.


What is the valuation status of GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) stock?

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.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GLNG stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) is expected to decline by -18.72% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GLNG stock?

The dividend rating of GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 173.93%.