LNG (Cheniere Energy) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


LNG Cheniere Energy Inc LNG
83 GF Score
Price $241.64
GF Value $250.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cheniere Energy Moat Score?

Cheniere Energy LNG +1.10% 83 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates LNG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $250.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Cheniere Energy ranks better than 98.46% on this metric.

Cheniere Energy has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Cheniere Energy has Narrow Moat: Cheniere Energy Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its leadership in LNG exports, significant infrastructure investments, and regulatory approvals. The company benefits from economies of scale and some pricing power, but lacks the extensive network effects and brand strength for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Cheniere Energy might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Cheniere Energy  (NYSE:LNG) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Cheniere Energy Moat Score Related Terms

LNG vs OKE, MPLX, TRGP: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cheniere Energy's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #16 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Cheniere Energy's Moat Score too high?
Cheniere Energy's current Moat Score is 6. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Cheniere Energy's value of 6 is 500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #16 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to OKE and MPLX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #16 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Cheniere Energy in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Cheniere Energy's value of 6 is 500% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cheniere Energy's current Moat Score of 6 is 500% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheniere Energy's current Moat Score is 6. 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 $250.39, compared to a current price of $241.64 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6 and 500% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy (LNG), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 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 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $250.39. GuruFocus considers Cheniere Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LNG:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $250.39 vs. price of $241.64 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 500% above the Oil & Gas median (#16 of 1041)

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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