LNG (Cheniere Energy) Stock Based Compensation: $183 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LNG Cheniere Energy Inc LNG
79 GF Score
Price $258.64
GF Value $251.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cheniere Energy Stock Based Compensation?

Cheniere Energy LNG -1.01% 79 Stock Based Compensation is $183 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LNG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $251.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cheniere Energy's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $78 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $183 Mil.

Cheniere Energy Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Cheniere Energy Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Cheniere Energy Stock Based Compensation Chart

Cheniere Energy Annual Data
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Cheniere Energy Quarterly Data
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Cheniere Energy Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 $183 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $183 Mil mean?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) has a Stock Based Compensation of $183 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Cheniere Energy and its competitors.
Is Cheniere Energy's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Cheniere Energy's current Stock Based Compensation is $183 Mil. Overall, Cheniere Energy has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheniere Energy's Stock Based Compensation compare to OKE and MPLX?
Cheniere Energy's Stock Based Compensation of $183 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Cheniere Energy and its competitors. Cheniere Energy's current Stock Based Compensation is $183 Mil. 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 $251.34, compared to a current price of $258.64 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $183 Mil. Cheniere Energy's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy (LNG), the current Stock Based Compensation is $183 Mil 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 $258.64 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $251.34. GuruFocus considers Cheniere Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LNG:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $183 Mil
  • GF Value™: $251.34 vs. price of $258.64 (2.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

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.
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