LNG (Cheniere Energy) Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 9.79 (As of Jul. 02, 2026) — Near Median


LNG Cheniere Energy Inc LNG
83 GF Score
Price $243.92
GF Value $250.39
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cheniere Energy Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow?

Cheniere Energy LNG +2.05% 83 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 9.79 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 9.02. 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 718 Oil & Gas companies, Cheniere Energy ranks worse than 70.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-02), Cheniere Energy's share price is $243.92. Cheniere Energy's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.91. Hence, Cheniere Energy's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio for today is 9.79.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cheniere Energy's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:

LNG' s Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09   Med: 9.02   Max: 373.19
Current: 9.79

During the past 13 years, Cheniere Energy's highest Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio was 373.19. The lowest was 3.09. And the median was 9.02.

LNG's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is ranked worse than
70.33% of 718 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.045 vs LNG: 9.79

Cheniere Energy's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.13. Its Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.91.

During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Cheniere Energy was 4.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -15.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 35.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, Cheniere Energy's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 90.60% per year. The lowest was -255.90% per year. And the median was 2.50% per year.


Cheniere Energy Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cheniere Energy's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart

Cheniere Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow
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Cheniere Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 9.74 10.76 10.23 7.73 11.39

LNG vs OKE, MPLX, TRGP: Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Cheniere Energy's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cheniere Energy's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cheniere Energy's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.


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Cheniere Energy Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation

Cheniere Energy's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio for today is calculated as

Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio=Share Price/Cash Flow from Operations per share (TTM)
=243.92/24.912
=9.79

Cheniere Energy's Share Price of today is $243.92.
Cheniere Energy's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $24.91.

* 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.

Note: Cash Flow from Operations per share is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average).

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio=Market Cap/Cash Flow from Operations
What does a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 9.79 mean?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) has a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 9.79 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.02. Over the past decade, Cheniere Energy's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 3.09 to 373.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #505 out of 718 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Cheniere Energy's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Cheniere Energy's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 9.79 is near median its 10-year median of 9.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 373.19. The Oil & Gas industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.05. Cheniere Energy's value of 9.79 is 62% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #505 out of 718 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to OKE and MPLX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #505 out of 718 companies for Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Cheniere Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.05. Cheniere Energy's value of 9.79 is 62% above this benchmark. Historically, Cheniere Energy's own Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 3.09 to 373.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.02 vs. the industry median of 6.05, 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Oil & Gas companies is 6.05, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cheniere Energy's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 9.79 is 62% 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 6.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheniere Energy's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 9.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.02. 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 $243.92 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 9.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.02 and 62% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.05. 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy (LNG), the current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 9.79 as of Jul. 02, 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 $243.92 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $250.39. GuruFocus considers Cheniere Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LNG:

  • Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 9.79 (near median its 10-year median of 9.02)
  • GF Value™: $250.39 vs. price of $243.92 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62% above the Oil & Gas median (#505 of 718)

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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