LNG (Cheniere Energy) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.55 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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LNG Cheniere Energy Inc LNG
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Price $256.14
GF Value $264.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cheniere Energy EV-to-EBITDA?

Cheniere Energy LNG -3.62% 80 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.55 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 12.01. GuruFocus rates LNG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $264.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 764 Oil & Gas companies, Cheniere Energy ranks worse than 68.46% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cheniere Energy's enterprise value is $83,276 Mil. Cheniere Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $7,890 Mil. Therefore, Cheniere Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cheniere Energy's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LNG' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5774.68   Med: 12.01   Max: 5538.21
Current: 10.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cheniere Energy was 5538.21. The lowest was -5774.68. And the median was 12.01.

LNG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
68.46% of 764 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.47 vs LNG: 10.55

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-08), Cheniere Energy's stock price is $256.14. Cheniere Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.430. Therefore, Cheniere Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 19.07.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Cheniere Energy  (NYSE:LNG) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Cheniere Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=256.14/13.430
=19.07

Cheniere Energy's share price for today is $256.14.
Cheniere Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $13.430.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Cheniere Energy EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cheniere Energy EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cheniere Energy's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Cheniere Energy Annual Data
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EV-to-EBITDA
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Cheniere Energy Quarterly Data
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LNG vs OKE, MPLX, TRGP: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Cheniere Energy's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cheniere Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cheniere Energy's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Cheniere Energy EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Cheniere Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=83275.665/7890
=10.55

Cheniere Energy's current Enterprise Value is $83,276 Mil.
Cheniere Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7,890 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.55 mean?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.55 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cheniere Energy. This is 12% below median its historical median of 12.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #523 out of 764 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Cheniere Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cheniere Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.55 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 12.01. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47. Cheniere Energy's value of 10.55 is 41.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #523 out of 764 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheniere Energy has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheniere Energy's EV-to-EBITDA compare to OKE and MPLX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #523 out of 764 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cheniere Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47. Cheniere Energy's value of 10.55 is 41.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.01 vs. the industry median of 7.47, Cheniere Energy has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.47, based on 764 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cheniere Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.55 is 41.2% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cheniere Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheniere Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.55, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 12.01. 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 $264.29, compared to a current price of $256.14 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.55, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 12.01 and 41.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.47. Cheniere Energy's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy (LNG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.55 as of Aug. 08, 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 $256.14 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $264.29. GuruFocus considers Cheniere Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LNG:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 10.55 (12% below median its 10-year median of 12.01)
  • GF Value™: $264.29 vs. price of $256.14 (3.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#523 of 764)

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 845 Texas Avenue, Suite 1250, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
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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