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LNG Current Ratio Analysis

0.57x

Higher than 19% of Energy sector peers

Updated 48h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 0.57x means the company has only $0.57 in current assets to cover every $1.00 of its short-term liabilities, indicating a tight liquidity position.

Sector Performance

19th percentile

LNG

0.57x

Sector Median

0.91x

Sector Avg

1.00x

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 0.57x means the company has only $0.57 in current assets to cover every $1.00 of its short-term liabilities, indicating a tight liquidity position.

This is well below the Energy sector median of 0.90x, placing LNG in the 22nd percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and trend direction over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A, with only a single historical value of 0.57x available. Without a trend to analyze, the focus is solely on the low level of the metric. A current ratio below 0.60x typically signals heightened short-term financial risk, as the company may struggle to meet obligations without external financing. This weak liquidity position directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as it highlights a potential vulnerability in the company's balance sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about LNG?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

How does LNG's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

LNG's Current Ratio of 0.57x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.91x, placing it in the 19th percentile.

Who are LNG's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Energy peers by Current Ratio include: PXD (0.90x), EPD (0.91x), APA (0.92x), CNQ (0.95x), ENB (0.81x).

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The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.