GLNG vs. LNG

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

GLNG (Golar LNG Limited) and LNG (Cheniere Energy, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Oil & Gas Midstream industry within the Energy sector. Over the past 10 years, GLNG returned 13.18%/yr vs 21.52%/yr for LNG. Their 0.39 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

GLNG vs. LNG - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) and Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, GLNG achieves a 33.46% return, which is significantly lower than LNG's 36.26% return. Over the past 10 years, GLNG has underperformed LNG with an annualized return of 13.18%, while LNG has yielded a comparatively higher 21.52% annualized return.

GLNG

• 1D: 1.90%
• 1M: 0.29%
• 6M: 22.35%
• YTD: 33.46%
• 1Y: 24.19%
• 3Y*: 31.11%
• 5Y*: 37.41%
• 10Y*: 13.18%
• ALL TIME*: 10.39%

LNG

• 1D: 2.14%
• 1M: 7.16%
• 6M: 25.23%
• YTD: 36.26%
• 1Y: 11.68%
• 3Y*: 19.21%
• 5Y*: 26.62%
• 10Y*: 21.52%
• ALL TIME*: 12.85%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
GLNG Golar LNG Limited	$83.99M	$61.94M	$73.87M
LNG Cheniere Energy, Inc.	$449.81M	$470.16M	$533.59M

GLNG vs. LNG - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
GLNG Golar LNG Limited	33.46%	-9.74%	90.78%	4.39%	83.94%	28.53%	-32.21%	-33.64%	-25.94%	31.03%
LNG Cheniere Energy, Inc.	36.26%	-8.70%	27.18%	15.02%	49.30%	69.48%	-1.70%	3.18%	9.94%	29.95%

Correlation

The correlation between GLNG and LNG is 0.39, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.39
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.39
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.42
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions.	0.45
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 15, 2003	0.39

Fundamentals

Market Cap GLNG : $5.00B LNG : $55.23B
EPS GLNG : $1.29 LNG : $6.86
PE Ratio GLNG : 38.07 LNG : 38.44
PEG Ratio GLNG : 1.22 LNG : 0.21
PS Ratio GLNG : 11.46 LNG : 2.80
PB Ratio GLNG : 3.19 LNG : 14.78
Total Revenue (TTM) GLNG : $468.57M LNG : $20.28B
Gross Profit (TTM) GLNG : $245.50M LNG : $5.52B
EBITDA (TTM) GLNG : $256.69M LNG : $5.81B

Return for Risk

GLNG vs. LNG — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

GLNG

GLNG Risk / Return Rank: 66
GLNG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 70
GLNG Sortino Ratio Rank: 65
GLNG Omega Ratio Rank: 63
GLNG Calmar Ratio Rank: 67
GLNG Martin Ratio Rank: 65

LNG

LNG Risk / Return Rank: 57
LNG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 62
LNG Sortino Ratio Rank: 56
LNG Omega Ratio Rank: 54
LNG Calmar Ratio Rank: 58
LNG Martin Ratio Rank: 57

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

GLNG vs. LNG - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) and Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	GLNG	LNG	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.75	0.49	+0.27
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.26	0.88	+0.38
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.15	1.10	+0.05
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.01	0.54	+0.48
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	2.01	1.00	+1.01

GLNG vs. LNG - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current GLNG Sharpe Ratio is 0.75, which is higher than the LNG Sharpe Ratio of 0.49. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GLNG and LNG, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

GLNG vs. LNG - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GLNG drawdown since its inception was -92.81%, smaller than the maximum LNG drawdown of -97.84%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GLNG and LNG.

Drawdown Indicators

	GLNG	LNG	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-92.81%	-97.84%	+5.03%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-21.95%	-24.09%	+2.14%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-29.41%	-24.87%	-4.54%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-33.35%	-24.87%	-8.48%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-86.29%	-57.53%	-28.76%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-15.07%	-11.02%	-4.05%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-43.58%	-43.02%	-0.56%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	11.02%	12.86%	-1.84%

Volatility

GLNG vs. LNG - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Golar LNG Limited (GLNG) is 6.94%, while Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) has a volatility of 9.48%. This indicates that GLNG experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than LNG based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	GLNG	LNG	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.94%	9.48%	-2.54%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	21.41%	23.32%	-1.91%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	29.52%	26.45%	+3.07%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	38.66%	30.42%	+8.24%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	52.78%	32.28%	+20.50%

Dividends

GLNG vs. LNG - Dividend Comparison

GLNG's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.03%, more than LNG's 0.82% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
GLNG Golar LNG Limited	2.03%	2.69%	2.36%	3.26%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	2.11%	1.72%	0.67%	0.87%	11.40%
LNG Cheniere Energy, Inc.	0.82%	1.06%	0.84%	0.95%	0.92%	0.33%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

GLNG vs. LNG - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Golar LNG Limited and Cheniere Energy, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

GLNG - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, Golar LNG Limited reported a gross profit of 82.52M and revenue of 137.55M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 60.0%.

LNG - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, Cheniere Energy, Inc. reported a gross profit of 0.00 and revenue of 5.87B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 0.0%.

GLNG - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, Golar LNG Limited reported an operating income of 67.16M and revenue of 137.55M, resulting in an operating margin of 48.8%.

LNG - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, Cheniere Energy, Inc. reported an operating income of -3.49B and revenue of 5.87B, resulting in an operating margin of -59.4%.

GLNG - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, Golar LNG Limited reported a net income of 83.58M and revenue of 137.55M, resulting in a net margin of 60.8%.

LNG - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, Cheniere Energy, Inc. reported a net income of -3.50B and revenue of 5.87B, resulting in a net margin of -59.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both GLNG and LNG in my portfolio?

GLNG and LNG have a correlation of 0.39, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, GLNG or LNG?

LNG has higher volatility (9.48%) compared to GLNG (6.94%). In terms of maximum drawdown, GLNG dropped -92.81% vs LNG's -97.84%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

GLNG currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.75 vs 0.49), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.