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Golar LNG Limited is an energy infrastructure company that designs, builds, and operates floating LNG (FLNG) vessels for the liquefaction and transport of natural gas, generating revenue primarily through long-term contracts with energy sector clients.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Favourable backdrop8.9
- ✓Good share-price trend7.9
- ✓Strong growth7.2
- ✕Demanding valuation2.3
- ✕Little competitive advantage4.1
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsStrong growth and margins are attractive, but high leverage and a demanding valuation limit upside potential in a rising rate environment. Wait for a better entry point or a reduction in leverage.
Golar LNG shows explosive growth (revenue +72.4%, earnings +120.8%) and an operating margin of 51.15%, but its financial health is strained by net debt of 5.41x EBITDA and negative free cash flow conversion, which, along with a demanding valuation (P/E 33.66), makes it vulnerable to a rising rate environment.
The main risk is the combination of high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 5.41) with negative free cash flow generation, which could force refinancing under adverse conditions if rates remain high or if the LNG cycle weakens.
Context and risks
Golar LNG is an LNG carrier (FLNG) operator domiciled in Bermuda, a jurisdiction with moderate governance. Its business depends on global LNG demand and the stability of key shipping routes. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks in the Red Sea represent an operational and security risk to its assets and shipping routes, although the company does not depend directly on crude oil.
Is Golar LNG stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 139% above the Energy median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 33.7 | 15.7 | +114% |
| EV / EBITDA | 21.2 | 8.0 | +164% |
| Price / book | 2.6 | 2.2 | +15% |
| Price / sales | 9.6 | 1.9 | +401% |
Sector: median of the 102 Energy companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 2.3 out of 10 (median for Energy: 5.9).
Average analyst target: 66.28 USD, +34.9% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 4.1 (sector 5.8), Growth 7.2 (sector 7.2).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (0.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Energy medianValuation
- P/E
- 33.7
- Forward P/E
- 78.3
- EV / EBITDA
- 21.2
- Price / book
- 2.6
- Price / sales
- 9.6
- PEG
- 7.69
- Market cap
- 5.0B USD
- Enterprise value
- 7.1B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 10.1%
- ROA
- 3.4%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 5.8%
- Gross margin
- 63.7%
- Operating margin
- 51.1%
- Net margin
- 31.3%
- Free cash flow
- −381.1M USD
- FCF yield
- −7.6%
- Cash conversion
- −114%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 2.7B USD
- Net debt
- 1.8B USD
- Cash
- 878.7M USD
- EBITDA
- 333.0M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 5.41
- Debt / equity
- 122.34
- Current ratio
- 2.34
- Quick ratio
- 2.32
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +72.4%
- Earnings growth
- +120.8%
- EPS (TTM)
- 1.46 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 0.63 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 2.0%
- Payout
- 68.7%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.12
- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy (9)
- Target price
- 66.28 USD
- 52-week range
- 35.02 – 57.79
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Is Golar LNG stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 139% above the Energy median on average. Valuation score: 2.3 out of 10 (median for Energy: 5.9). Average analyst target: 66.28 USD, +34.9% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Golar LNG get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.6 out of 10, rank 1,334 of 2,130 (better than 35% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Risk & Context (8.9) and its weakest, Valuation (2.3). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Golar LNG's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 33.7: the share price equals 33.7 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Energy median is 15.7. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 78.3.
How much is Golar LNG worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 5.0B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 7.1B USD.
How much debt does Golar LNG have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.8B USD. That is 5.41 times its EBITDA; the Energy median is 1.23.
Does Golar LNG pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 2.04% and it pays out 69% of its earnings.
How has Golar LNG stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 28.8% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 35.02 and 57.79 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Golar LNG?
9 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 66.28 USD (+34.9% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.