Cheniere EnergyLNG +2.78%72 Quick Ratio is 0.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates LNG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $249.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Oil & Gas companies, Cheniere Energy ranks worse than 84.67% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Cheniere Energy's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.
Cheniere Energy has a quick ratio of 0.48. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cheniere Energy's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LNG'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 1.18 Max: 3.51
Current: 0.48
During the past 13 years, Cheniere Energy's highest Quick Ratio was 3.51. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 1.18.
LNG's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 84.67% of 1011
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs LNG: 0.48
Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Cheniere Energy Quick Ratio Related Terms
Cheniere Energy Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheniere Energy's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cheniere Energy's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheniere Energy's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Cheniere Energy's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 0.48 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Cheniere Energy's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #856 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is Cheniere Energy's Quick Ratio too high?
Cheniere Energy's current Quick Ratio of 0.48 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 3.51. The Oil & Gas industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Cheniere Energy's value of 0.48 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #856 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cheniere Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheniere Energy's Quick Ratio compare to OKE and TRGP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #856 out of 1011 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Cheniere Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Cheniere Energy's value of 0.48 is 57.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Cheniere Energy's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 3.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Cheniere Energy has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Quick Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.12, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cheniere Energy's current Quick Ratio of 0.48 is 57.1% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheniere Energy's current Quick Ratio is 0.48, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 1.18. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.48, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 57.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.12. Cheniere Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy (LNG), the current Quick Ratio is 0.48 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:
Quick Ratio: 0.48 (59% below median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: $249.76 vs. price of $241.64 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#856 of 1011)
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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