LNG FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 203h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
FCF yield measures the annual free cash flow a company generates relative to its market value, so at 4.3%, LNG produces $4.30 in cash for every $100 of equity value.
Sector Performance
52th percentileLNG
4.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
4.4%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
FCF yield measures the annual free cash flow a company generates relative to its market value, so at 4.3%, LNG produces $4.30 in cash for every $100 of equity value.
That sits just above the sector median of 4.2%, placing LNG at the 52nd percentile among peers — essentially mid-pack, with no clear cash-flow advantage. The metric is stable over the last eight quarters, but the latest reading fell 2.3% year-over-year and 2.3% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting a slight erosion from prior levels of 4.4%–4.6%. A stable but mildly declining yield near the sector median suggests modest cash generation, yet the downward drift may signal weakening free cash flow relative to price. This combination implies limited upside from cash returns alone, and the level does not offer a margin of safety against a cautious outlook. The 4.3% FCF yield aligns with the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as it provides neither a compelling yield advantage nor momentum to offset other concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about LNG?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are LNG's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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4.3%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
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