Cheniere EnergyLNG +2.78%75 FCF Yield % is 4.34 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 208% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates LNG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $249.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Oil & Gas companies, Cheniere Energy ranks better than 59.82% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Cheniere Energy FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheniere Energy's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Cheniere Energy's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cheniere Energy's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheniere Energy's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 4.34 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. This is 208% above median its historical median of 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #407 out of 1013 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Cheniere Energy's FCF Yield % too high?
Cheniere Energy's current FCF Yield % of 4.34 is 208% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Yield % is 1.80. Cheniere Energy's value of 4.34 is 141.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #407 out of 1013 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheniere Energy has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheniere Energy's FCF Yield % compare to OKE and TRGP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #407 out of 1013 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Cheniere Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.80. Cheniere Energy's value of 4.34 is 141.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 1.80, 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 FCF Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.80, based on 1,013 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cheniere Energy's current FCF Yield % of 4.34 is 141.1% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheniere Energy's current FCF Yield % is 4.34, which is 208% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. 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 $249.76, compared to a current price of $241.64 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.34, which is 208% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 141.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.80. Cheniere Energy's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy (LNG), the current FCF Yield % is 4.34 as of Jun. 27, 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 $241.64 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $249.76.
GuruFocus considers Cheniere Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LNG:
FCF Yield %: 4.34 (208% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: $249.76 vs. price of $241.64 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 141.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#407 of 1013)
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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