On the stock market since 1994, it operates in the world of energy. It has 1,714 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
No real growth (3% a year). Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
This grade is a blend: the profit side is strong, the sales tempo slow.
The price is looking for direction — no strong breakout, no collapse.
Valuation: The stock trades at a price that looks expensive next to its earnings; that can cap future returns.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
angles, checked one by one.
The 3 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Executive Buying: The trades send no strong signal of confidence.
The stock trades 19% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
The net profit margin is 27% — that slice of every sale is the company’s cushion in hard quarters.
It pays out $2.17 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 17% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
Today’s price already includes part of tomorrow’s optimism. Report-card grade: 40/100.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 45/100.
On our five-subject report card, LNG sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: LNG is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.
The total grade weighs these five subjects against the sector — it isn’t a simple average of the five.