Stock Analysis
Venture Global, Inc.VG
P/E 9.55×· 5Y range 7.57–41.08×· bottom 13% of history
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Natural Gas Distribution
AnalystsBuy26 analystsP/E 9.5× sits at the 13th percentile of its 5.059548254620124-year history.
Cash covers 7% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
Cheap for a reason — weak fundamentals
Strengths
- Profitability82
Risks
- Growth0
- Financial Health9
Cheap for a reason — fundamentals remain weak.
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 49.4% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓P/E 9.5× at bottom 13% of 5-year history
What's happening with VG
Profile
Strong profitability and valuation; growth, financial health, earnings quality and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation75/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (13th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (-22.0%)0/25
- P/S (1.9x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (9.8x)25/25
- Growth0/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (n/a)0/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (-16.6%)0/25
- Profitability82/100 · Strong
- ROIC (13.3%)12/25
- ROE (49.4%)25/25
- Net margin (19.7%)20/25
- Operating margin (37.6%)25/25
- Financial Health9/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (1.18)3/25
- Current ratio (0.93)6/25
- Interest coverage (-5.2x)0/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 58%)0/25
- Quality27/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-1.59)6/25
- FCF conversion (-210%)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 18.1%)6/25
- Moat36/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (2/5 yrs)6/25
- Median gross margin (63.4%)25/25
- FCF-positive years (1/6 yrs)0/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -2.9%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.2 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠Beneish M -1.59 — earnings-manipulation flag
- ⚠Negative FCF margin (-0.4%) — burning cash
- ⚠2 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage -5.2× — thin debt cushion
About Venture Global, Inc.
Venture Global operates two liquefied natural gas production facilities in Louisiana. Show more
It has pioneered the use of modular, factory-built equipment, producing high yields. With a substantial development plan, it seeks to become a vertically integrated LNG producer and supplier to end consumers around the world.
Headquarters: ARLINGTON, VA · Employees: 2,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
75B+P/E (TTM)9.5xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 7.6x–41.1x · 13th pct
P/FCF—
Price / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (202% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
FCF Yield-22.0%D
Grade D: NegativeTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -62.5%–0.1% · 49th pct · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (202% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
P/S (TTM)1.87xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.4x–359.9x · 8th pct
EV/EBIT9.8xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 8.3x–34.0x · 7th pct
EV/Sales4.1xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E11.4xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio4.71xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.69A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
CapEx exceeds OCF: CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (202% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Profitability
82AROIC13.3%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE49.4%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA6.8%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin19.7%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin37.6%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin37.6%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin-41.2%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (202% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
True FCF Margin-41.5%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (202% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Growth
0ERevenue CAGR—
Compound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth-16.6%D
Grade D: Decl.Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income1.5%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.3%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
9EAltman Z-Score1.18D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.93xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.08xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage-5.2xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (202% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Net Debt/EBIT4.9xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity4.95xD
Grade D: HighDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.07xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
27EPiotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-1.59D
Grade D: RiskyEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion-209.8%D
Grade D: PoorFCF / Net Income · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (202% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Margin Stability18.1%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue81.5%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.31xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Larson Keith D Filed | Larson Keith D | Option exercise | -394979 | |
Larson Keith D Filed | Larson Keith D | Option exercise | -5300 | |
Larson Keith D Filed | Larson Keith D | SellOpen market sale | -389679 | |
Larson Keith D Filed | Larson Keith D | Option exercise | +395.0K | |
Larson Keith D Filed | Larson Keith D | Option exercise | -394978 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Larson Keith D Filed | Larson Keith D | SellOpen market sale | -394978 | |
Larson Keith D Filed | Larson Keith D | Option exercise | +395.0K | |
Thayer Jonathan W Filed | Thayer Jonathan W | Option exercise | -111111 |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
36DROIC >12% Years2/5 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)63.4%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years1/6 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-2.9%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.33
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$1.25
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$3.43
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$33.39B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$2.35B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$31.04B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$6.74B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.29xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$31.73B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta-0.08B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Venture Global, Inc. (VG)
VG is up 1.76% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Venture Global, Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 1.18 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -1.59 is above the −1.78 flag threshold, a signal that reported earnings warrant closer scrutiny. Free-cash-flow margin is negative (-41%) — the business currently burns cash.
- Company has negative FCF, making debt repayment from operations difficult.
- Interest coverage of -5.2× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Venture Global, Inc. posted a net loss in 2 of 6 available completed fiscal years (2020–2025).
- At a valuation score of 75/100, VG trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 9.5).
- Return on equity of 49.4% is well above the market average.
See how VG ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all VG moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | Regular | 13.85 | +5.49% | 2.37 |
| Oct 13 | After-hours | 13.73 | +4.57% | 2.03 |
| Sep 22 | Regular | 12.97 | -5.09% | -2.04 |
| Sep 22 | After-hours | 12.97 | -5.05% | -2.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions about VG
What is the current Venture Global, Inc. (VG) stock price?
VG is trading at $12.72 at the last market close, up 1.76% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks VG pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is VG stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Venture Global, Inc.'s financial health at 9/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is VG stock overvalued?
Venture Global, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 9.5 and our valuation score rates it 75/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Venture Global, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for VG. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Venture Global, Inc. operate in?
Venture Global, Inc. operates in the Utilities sector, within the Natural Gas Distribution industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Venture Global, Inc. do?
Venture Global operates two liquefied natural gas production facilities in Louisiana.
About Venture Global, Inc. (VG) Stock
Venture Global, Inc. (VG) is a US-listed stock operating in the Utilities sector, specifically the Natural Gas Distribution industry. As of the latest update, Venture Global, Inc. is trading at $12.72, up 1.76% on the day with a market capitalization of $31.7 billion. The financial health score for VG is 9/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for VG stock.
VG Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time VG stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
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- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Venture Global, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 9/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for VG.
- Sector peers: Compare VG against 5 other utilities stocks on key financial metrics.
Is VG a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Venture Global, Inc. (VG) as an investment. The financial health score of 9/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Venture Global, Inc. (VG) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.