Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Cheniere Energy is a liquefied natural gas producer with two facilities in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Sabine Pass, Louisiana. It generates most of its revenue through long-term contracts with custo...
Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 20.49 (historical range: 2.98–40.57, median: 11.68), placing it at the 92th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 2.78 (range: 1.02–3.61, 79th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 12.69 (range: 2.87–34.23, 85th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), Cheniere Energy Inc's P/E ratio has expanded by 290% over the observed period (from an average of 4.0 to 15.6).
Cheniere Energy Inc trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 20.49 | 11.68 | 92th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 2.78 | 2.25 | 79th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.69 | 9.62 | 85th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 4.67% | 7.33% | 13th | expensive relative to its history |
Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) Valuation & P/E History
Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) is a US-listed stock operating in the Utilities sector, specifically the Natural Gas Distribution industry currently trading at $289.40 with a market capitalization of $59.8 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for LNG based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 20.49 is above the historical median of 11.68, placing LNG at the 92th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.78 compares to a median of 2.25.
LNG Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Cheniere Energy Inc's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether LNG is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests LNG is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Cheniere Energy Inc.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is LNG Overvalued or Undervalued?
Cheniere Energy Inc trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 85 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive LNG is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full LNG analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.LNG trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.