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GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

39.785 USD
+0.34 (+0.87%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 9:38:57 AM
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 is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In multiple years GLNG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GLNG had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of GLNG (1.28%) is worse than 62.02% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.15%, GLNG is not doing good in the industry: 60.58% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.70%, GLNG is doing worse than 70.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 18.31%, GLNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.60% 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 (26.12%) than 65.87% of its industry peers.
GLNG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
GLNG's Gross Margin of 58.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GLNG outperforms 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GLNG is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GLNG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for GLNG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GLNG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 1.02. 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 (1.02) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that GLNG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GLNG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GLNG is outperformed by 63.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.02
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC7.97%
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.
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 67.79% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The earnings per share for GLNG have decreased strongly by -41.49% in the last year.
GLNG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.16% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 19.15% in the past year. This is quite good.
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

GLNG is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -49.19% yearly.
GLNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.64% yearly.
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

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.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.91, GLNG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.00. GLNG is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 55.23, which means the current valuation is very expensive for GLNG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GLNG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.02% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GLNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.70), we can say GLNG is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.91
Fwd PE 55.23
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GLNG is valued a bit more expensive than 72.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 39.29
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.96, GLNG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
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-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 (1/9/2026, 9:38:57 AM)

39.785

+0.34 (+0.87%)

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 Cap4.07B
Revenue(TTM)326.63M
Net Income(TTM)59.81M
Analysts85.33
Price Target52.27 (31.38%)
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 29.91
Fwd PE 55.23
P/S 12.47
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 8.08
P/B 2.15
P/tB 2.15
EV/EBITDA 39.29
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY3.34%
EPS(NY)0.72
Fwd EY1.81%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.93
OCFY12.38%
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 1.02
F-Score7
WACC7.97%
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%.