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Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Cheniere Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Cheniere Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheniere Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
Cheniere Energy Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
LNG vs OKE, MPLX, TRGP: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Cheniere Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cheniere Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheniere Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.93% mean?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.93% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors.
Is Cheniere Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Cheniere Energy's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.93%. Overall, Cheniere Energy has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheniere Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to OKE and MPLX?
Cheniere Energy's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.93% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. Cheniere Energy's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.93%. 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 $250.28, compared to a current price of $262.60 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.93%. Cheniere Energy's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy (LNG), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.93% 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $262.60 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $250.28.
GuruFocus considers Cheniere Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LNG:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.93%
GF Value™: $250.28 vs. price of $262.60 (4.9% above fair value)
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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