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GOLAR LNG LTD (GLNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

37.68 USD
+0.47 (+1.26%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 10:57:03 AM
Fundamental Rating

3

GLNG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. GLNG has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
In the past year GLNG had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 61.24% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.15%, GLNG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.70%, GLNG is doing worse than 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GLNG is significantly below the industry average of 21.27%.
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

GLNG has a Profit Margin of 18.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: GLNG outperforms 73.21% of its industry peers.
GLNG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of GLNG (26.12%) is better than 66.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GLNG has declined.
GLNG's Gross Margin of 58.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GLNG outperforms 67.46% 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

GLNG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GLNG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, GLNG has more shares outstanding
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.97, we must say that GLNG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GLNG has a Altman-Z score of 0.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GLNG outperforms 46.89% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that GLNG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of GLNG (0.75) is worse than 64.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.97
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC8.11%
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.
GLNG has a Current ratio (1.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that GLNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.32, GLNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.94% 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

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.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.64% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

GLNG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.33.
GLNG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GLNG is more expensive than 61.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. GLNG is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 52.31, the valuation of GLNG can be described as expensive.
61.72% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GLNG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. GLNG is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.33
Fwd PE 52.31
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 72.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 37.62
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

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 3.93.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, 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

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 (1/2/2026, 10:57:03 AM)

37.68

+0.47 (+1.26%)

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 Owners91.14%
Inst Owner Change-0.92%
Ins Owners2.68%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.86B
Revenue(TTM)326.63M
Net Income(TTM)59.81M
Analysts85.33
Price Target52.27 (38.72%)
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)3.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.33
Fwd PE 52.31
P/S 11.81
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 7.65
P/B 2.03
P/tB 2.04
EV/EBITDA 37.62
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY3.53%
EPS(NY)0.72
Fwd EY1.91%
FCF(TTM)-4.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.93
OCFY13.07%
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 0.97
F-Score7
WACC8.11%
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%.