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GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

39.505 USD
-0.56 (-1.41%)
Last: 1/15/2026, 12:49:08 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. While GLNG is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. GLNG does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GLNG had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year GLNG had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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.
  • GLNG has a worse Return On Equity (3.15%) than 60.58% of its industry peers.
  • GLNG has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.70%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GLNG underperforms 70.67% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GLNG is significantly below the industry average of 21.83%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (1.67%) for GLNG is below the current ROIC(1.70%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GLNG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • GLNG has a Operating Margin of 26.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: GLNG outperforms 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.
  • GLNG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GLNG has been increased compared to 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 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that GLNG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of GLNG (1.04) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that 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 1.04
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

  • 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.
  • The Current ratio of GLNG (1.32) 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.
  • GLNG has a better Quick ratio (1.32) than 67.31% 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

  • 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.
  • Looking at the last year, GLNG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.15% in the last year.
  • GLNG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -10.32% yearly.
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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.70, the valuation of GLNG can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GLNG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GLNG is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GLNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.33), we can say GLNG is valued inline with the index average.
  • GLNG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 54.84.
  • GLNG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GLNG is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GLNG is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.7
Fwd PE 54.84
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GLNG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GLNG is more expensive than 72.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 39.77
GLNG Per share dataGLNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GLNG's earnings are expected to decrease with -49.19% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
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

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.54%, GLNG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • GLNG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.91.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, GLNG pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.54%

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

  • 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-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 (1/15/2026, 12:49:08 PM)

39.505

-0.56 (-1.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners88.94%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners2.68%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.05B
Revenue(TTM)326.63M
Net Income(TTM)59.81M
Analysts85.33
Price Target52.27 (32.31%)
Short Float %9.4%
Short Ratio7.1
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.54%
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%
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 29.7
Fwd PE 54.84
P/S 12.39
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 8.02
P/B 2.13
P/tB 2.13
EV/EBITDA 39.77
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY3.37%
EPS(NY)0.72
Fwd EY1.82%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.93
OCFY12.47%
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 1.04
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%.