Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Cheniere Energy's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14,008 Mil. Cheniere Energy's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,797 Mil. Therefore, Cheniere Energy's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -241.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cheniere Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LNG'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.08 Med: 79.2 Max: 1020.24
Current: 24.08
During the past 13 years, Cheniere Energy's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 1,020.24%. The lowest was 24.08%. And the median was 79.20%.
LNG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 83.53% of 947
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.74
vs LNG: 24.08
Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Cheniere Energy Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Cheniere Energy Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheniere Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Cheniere Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cheniere Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheniere Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -241.66% mean?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -241.66% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. Over the past decade, Cheniere Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 24.08 to 1,020.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #156 out of 947 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Cheniere Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Cheniere Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -241.66%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.08 to a high of 1,020.24. Based on the distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #156 out of 947 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to OKE and MPLX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cheniere Energy ranks #156 out of 947 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Cheniere Energy in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.74. Historically, Cheniere Energy's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 24.08 to 1,020.24 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 6.74, based on 947 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheniere Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -241.66%. 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 $251.01, compared to a current price of $245.97 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -241.66%. Cheniere Energy's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy (LNG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -241.66% 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 $245.97 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $251.01.
GuruFocus considers Cheniere Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LNG:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -241.66%
GF Value™: $251.01 vs. price of $245.97 (2% below fair value)
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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