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The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Cheniere Energy's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,868 Mil. Cheniere Energy's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,160 Mil.
Hence, Cheniere Energy's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.06.
Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Cheniere Energy Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Cheniere Energy Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheniere Energy's Receivables Turnover 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.
LNG vs OKE, MPLX, TRGP: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Cheniere Energy's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cheniere Energy's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheniere Energy's Receivables Turnover 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.
Cheniere Energy (LNG) has a Receivables Turnover of 5.06 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #96 out of 893 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Cheniere Energy's Receivables Turnover too high?
Cheniere Energy's current Receivables Turnover is 5.06. The Oil & Gas industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.98. Cheniere Energy's value of 5.06 is 36.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #96 out of 893 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 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheniere Energy's Receivables Turnover compare to OKE and MPLX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #96 out of 893 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Cheniere Energy in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.98. Cheniere Energy's value of 5.06 is 36.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Oil & Gas companies is 7.98, based on 893 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cheniere Energy's current Receivables Turnover of 5.06 is 36.6% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 7.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheniere Energy's current Receivables Turnover is 5.06. 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 $251.23, compared to a current price of $259.00 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 5.06 and 36.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.98. Cheniere Energy's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy (LNG), the current Receivables Turnover is 5.06 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $259.00 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $251.23.
GuruFocus considers Cheniere Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LNG:
Receivables Turnover: 5.06
GF Value™: $251.23 vs. price of $259.00 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.6% below the Oil & Gas median (#96 of 893)
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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