Cheniere EnergyLNG +2.05%83 Days Inventory is 5.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 17.97. GuruFocus rates LNG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $250.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Oil & Gas companies, Cheniere Energy ranks better than 73.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cheniere Energy's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LNG'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.83 Med: 17.97 Max: 52.87
Current: 12.72
During the past 13 years, Cheniere Energy's highest Days Inventory was 52.87. The lowest was 9.83. And the median was 17.97.
LNG's Days Inventory is ranked better than 73.18% of 686
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 31.055
vs LNG: 12.72
Cheniere Energy's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (10.75) to Mar. 2026 (5.95).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cheniere Energy's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.33.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Cheniere Energy's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.
Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cheniere Energy's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Cheniere Energy's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Cheniere Energy Days Inventory Related Terms
Cheniere Energy Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheniere Energy's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Cheniere Energy's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cheniere Energy Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cheniere Energy's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheniere Energy's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cheniere Energy (LNG) has a Days Inventory of 5.95 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 17.97. Over the past decade, Cheniere Energy's Days Inventory has ranged from 9.83 to 52.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #184 out of 686 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Cheniere Energy's Days Inventory too high?
Cheniere Energy's current Days Inventory of 5.95 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 17.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.83 to a high of 52.87. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 31.06. Cheniere Energy's value of 5.95 is 80.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #184 out of 686 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheniere Energy has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheniere Energy's Days Inventory compare to OKE and MPLX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #184 out of 686 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Cheniere Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.06. Cheniere Energy's value of 5.95 is 80.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Cheniere Energy's own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.83 to 52.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.97 vs. the industry median of 31.06, Cheniere Energy has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.06, based on 686 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cheniere Energy's current Days Inventory of 5.95 is 80.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheniere Energy's current Days Inventory is 5.95, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 17.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheniere Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheniere Energy (LNG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $250.39, compared to a current price of $243.92 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 5.95, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 17.97 and 80.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 31.06. Cheniere Energy's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy (LNG), the current Days Inventory is 5.95 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cheniere Energy (LNG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheniere Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $243.92 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $250.39.
GuruFocus considers Cheniere Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LNG:
Days Inventory: 5.95 (67% below median its 10-year median of 17.97)
GF Value™: $250.39 vs. price of $243.92 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#184 of 686)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheniere Energy is a liquified natural gas, or LNG, producer with two facilities in Corpus Christi, Texas and Sabine Pass, Louisiana. It generates most of its revenue through long-term contracts with customers on a fixed and variable fee payout structure. It also generates revenue by selling uncontracted LNG to customers on a short or one-time basis. A subsidiary, Cheniere Energy Partners, owns the Sabine Pass facility and trades as a master limited partnership.
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