LNG (Cheniere Energy) Gross Profit: $6,839 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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LNG Cheniere Energy Inc LNG
83 GF Score
Price $274.28
GF Value $270.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cheniere Energy Gross Profit?

Cheniere Energy LNG -1.46% 83 Gross Profit is $6,839 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LNG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $270.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cheniere Energy's gross profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,380 Mil. Cheniere Energy's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $6,839 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cheniere Energy's gross profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,380 Mil. Cheniere Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5,732 Mil. Therefore, Cheniere Energy's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 76.41%.

Cheniere Energy had a gross margin of 76.41% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Cheniere Energy was 78.49%. The lowest was -2.29%. And the median was 29.57%.


Cheniere Energy  (NYSE:LNG) Gross Profit 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 76.41% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage


Cheniere Energy Gross Profit Related Terms


Cheniere Energy Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cheniere Energy's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit Chart

Cheniere Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Profit
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -364.00 4,996.00 16,007.00 6,605.00 9,531.00

Cheniere Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,636.00 1,906.00 3,901.00 -3,348.00 4,380.00

LNG vs OKE, MPLX, TRGP: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Cheniere Energy's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Profit vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cheniere Energy's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cheniere Energy's Gross Profit falls into.


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Cheniere Energy Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

Cheniere Energy's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=19976 - 10445
=9,531

Cheniere Energy's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=5732 - 1352
=4,380

Gross Profit 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 $6,839 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

Cheniere Energy's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=4,380 / 5732
=76.41 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of $6,839 Mil mean?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) has a Gross Profit of $6,839 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors.
Is Cheniere Energy's Gross Profit too high?
Cheniere Energy's current Gross Profit is $6,839 Mil. 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 Gross Profit compare to OKE and MPLX?
Cheniere Energy's Gross Profit of $6,839 Mil 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 Gross Profit for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. Cheniere Energy's current Gross Profit is $6,839 Mil. 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 $270.00, compared to a current price of $274.28 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $6,839 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy (LNG), the current Gross Profit is $6,839 Mil as of Jun. 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 $274.28 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $270.00. GuruFocus considers Cheniere Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LNG:

  • Gross Profit: $6,839 Mil
  • GF Value™: $270.00 vs. price of $274.28 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

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.
83GF Score

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