The historical rank and industry rank for Cheniere Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LNG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.29 Med: 29.57 Max: 78.49
Current: 24.98
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cheniere Energy was 78.49%. The lowest was -2.29%. And the median was 29.57%.
LNG's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 51.44% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs LNG: 24.98
Cheniere Energy had a gross margin of -57.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cheniere Energy was 0.00% per year.
Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Cheniere Energy had a gross margin of -57.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Cheniere Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cheniere Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheniere Energy's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cheniere Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheniere Energy's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Cheniere Energy (LNG) has a Gross Margin % of -57.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #446 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Cheniere Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Cheniere Energy's current Gross Margin % is -57.06%. Based on the distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #446 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below 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 Gross Margin % compare to OKE and TRGP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #446 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cheniere Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 867 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheniere Energy's current Gross Margin % is -57.06%. 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 Gross Margin % is -57.06%. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy (LNG), the current Gross Margin % is -57.06% 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 $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:
Gross Margin %: -57.06%
GF Value™: $249.76 vs. price of $241.64 (3.3% below 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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