As of Thursday close, Cheniere Energy Inc.’s (AMEX:LNG) stock was down -$2.62, moving down -1.62 percent to $158.85. The average number of shares traded per day over the past five days has been 1,299,140 shares. 1 time new highs have been achieved over the past 5 days, with a -$6.71 fall in that time frame. In the last twenty days, the average volume was 1,314,690, while in the previous 50 days, it was 1,283,296.
Since last month, LNG stock retreated -4.81%. Shares of the company fell to $158.72 on 09/21/23, the lowest level in the past month. A 52-week high of $182.35 was reached on 08/09/23 after having rallying from a 52-week low of $135.00. Since the beginning of this year, LNG’s stock price has risen by 5.93% or $8.89, and marked a new high 8 times. However, the stock has declined by -12.89% since its 52-week high.
LNG stock investors should be aware that Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) stock had its last reported insider trading activity 262 days ago on Jan 03. BAILEY VICKY A, the Director of the company, disposed of 2,700 shares for $141.50 on Jan 03. It resulted in a $382,059 divestment by the insider.
Valuation Metrics
Right now, Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) has a P/E ratio of about 4.73. The stock’s beta is 1.02. Besides these, the trailing price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 1.32, the price-to-book (PB) ratio of 13.42, and the price-to-cash flow ratio of 4.55 may also be considered.
Financial Health
In the recent quarter, Cheniere Energy Inc.’s quick ratio stood at 1.20, while its current ratio was 1.30, showing that the company is able to pay off its debt. According to company report, the long-term debt-to-equity ratio for the recent quarter was 8.32, and the total debt-to-equity ratio was 8.96. On the profitability front, the trailing twelve-month gross margin is 50.90% percent. In the recent year, EBITDA margin amounted to 37.99%, whereas operating margins totaled 47.70%. Based on annual data, LNG earned $6.1 billion in gross profit and brought in $33.43 billion in revenue.
A company’s management is another factor that investors consider when determining the profitability of an investment. In the past year, return on investment (ROI) was 18.00%. Return on equity (ROE) for the past 12 months was -763.40%.
According to the earnings report, the company had a lower net income in the recent quarter than it did in the previous quarter. LNG’s revenue fell -95.2% to $7.31 billion during the quarter, while net income inched up to $4.1 billion. During the quarter, the company generated $2.62 billion in EBITDA. The liabilities of Cheniere Energy Inc. were 35.31 billion at the end of its most recent quarter, and its total debt was $28.15 billion. The value of shareholders’ equity is $240.62 million.
Technical Picture
This quick technical analysis looks at Cheniere Energy Inc.’s (LNG) price momentum. With a historical volatility rate of 17.77%, the RSI 9-day stood at 37.19% on 21 September.
With respect to its five-day moving average, the current Cheniere Energy Inc. price is down by -4.05% percent or -$6.71. At present, LNG shares trade -4.54% below its 20-day simple moving average and +3.82% percent above its 100-day simple moving average. However, the stock is currently trading approximately +1.19% above its SMA50 and -9.08% below its SMA200.
Stochastic coefficient K was 19.06% and Stochastic coefficient D was 32.12%, while ATR was 3.51. Given the Stochastic reading of 1.43% for the 14-day period, the RSI (14) reading has been calculated as 42.52%. As of today, the MACD Oscillator reading stands at -1.87, while the 14-day reading stands at -2.25.
Analyst Ratings
CapitalOne launched its rating on Cheniere Energy Inc. (AMEX: LNG) to an Overweight in a note to investors on September 06, 2023. Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) has been rated Buy by analysts. According to 0 brokerage firms, LNG is a sell, and 1 firms recommend it is a Hold. There are 0 analysts who say the stock is underweight. A total of 4 analysts rate Cheniere Energy Inc. stock as buy, with 16 recommending it as overweight.
With a median target price of $196.50, the current consensus forecast for the stock is $185.00 – $236.00. Based on these forecasts, analysts predict Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG) will achieve an average price target of $201.06.
