LNG (Cheniere Energy) Tax Expense: $1,026 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LNG Cheniere Energy Inc LNG
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What is Cheniere Energy Tax Expense?

Cheniere Energy LNG +0.96% 81 Tax Expense is $1,026 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LNG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $249.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cheniere Energy's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-341 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,026 Mil.


Cheniere Energy  (NYSE:LNG) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Cheniere Energy Tax Expense Historical Data

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Cheniere Energy Tax Expense Chart

Cheniere Energy Annual Data
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Cheniere Energy Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense 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 $1,026 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $1,026 Mil mean?
Cheniere Energy (LNG) has a Tax Expense of $1,026 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors.
Is Cheniere Energy's Tax Expense too high?
Cheniere Energy's current Tax Expense is $1,026 Mil. 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 Tax Expense compare to OKE and MPLX?
Cheniere Energy's Tax Expense of $1,026 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 Tax Expense for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Cheniere Energy and its competitors. Cheniere Energy's current Tax Expense is $1,026 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 $249.76, compared to a current price of $243.97 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $1,026 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheniere Energy (LNG), the current Tax Expense is $1,026 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $243.97 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $249.76. GuruFocus considers Cheniere Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LNG:

  • Tax Expense: $1,026 Mil
  • GF Value™: $249.76 vs. price of $243.97 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 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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