Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) — Financial Flexibility Index
Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) has a Financial Flexibility Index of 0.09x as of September 2025. Free cash flow of $3.07 Billion (operating CF $1.43 Billion minus capex $1.65 Billion) represents 0% of total liabilities ($33.64 Billion). Also explore LNG net assets growth trend to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
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Cheniere Energy Inc Financial Flexibility Index (1997–2024)
Historical Financial Flexibility Index trend for Cheniere Energy Inc across 28 annual periods. Check LNG PP&E to net assets ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Annual Financial Flexibility Index for Cheniere Energy Inc (1997–2024)
Year-by-year free cash flow to debt coverage for Cheniere Energy Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) total market value.
| Year | Flexibility Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.23x | $7.63 Billion | $5.39 Billion | $33.80 Billion | ▼ -27.0% |
| 2023 | 0.31x | $10.54 Billion | $8.42 Billion | $34.06 Billion | ▲ +3.8% |
| 2022 | 0.30x | $12.35 Billion | $10.52 Billion | $41.44 Billion | ▲ +241.0% |
| 2021 | 0.09x | $3.44 Billion | $2.47 Billion | $39.29 Billion | ▼ -5.7% |
| 2020 | 0.09x | $3.10 Billion | $1.26 Billion | $33.48 Billion | ▼ -37.3% |
| 2019 | 0.15x | $4.89 Billion | $1.83 Billion | $33.06 Billion | ▼ -21.1% |
| 2018 | 0.19x | $5.63 Billion | $1.99 Billion | $30.06 Billion | ▲ +8.9% |
| 2017 | 0.17x | $4.59 Billion | $1.23 Billion | $26.67 Billion | ▼ -0.5% |
| 2016 | 0.17x | $3.95 Billion | $-404.00 Million | $22.86 Billion | ▼ -53.2% |
| 2015 | 0.37x | $6.37 Billion | $-483.00 Million | $17.25 Billion | ▲ +44.9% |
| 2014 | 0.25x | $2.57 Billion | $-262.80 Million | $10.07 Billion | ▼ -43.1% |
| 2013 | 0.45x | $3.06 Billion | $-52.44 Million | $6.83 Billion | ▲ +5.5% |
| 2012 | 0.42x | $1.01 Billion | $-107.84 Million | $2.38 Billion | ▲ +3978.6% |
| 2011 | -0.01x | $-33.83 Million | $-42.76 Million | $3.09 Billion | ▼ -161.1% |
| 2010 | 0.00x | $-12.70 Million | $-16.92 Million | $3.03 Billion | ▼ -185.9% |
| 2009 | 0.00x | $15.46 Million | $-97.86 Million | $3.16 Billion | ▼ -96.6% |
| 2008 | 0.14x | $455.10 Million | $-142.15 Million | $3.19 Billion | ▼ -43.1% |
| 2007 | 0.25x | $745.91 Million | $-84.29 Million | $2.98 Billion | ▲ +64.5% |
| 2006 | 0.15x | $374.60 Million | $-80.43 Million | $2.46 Billion | ▼ -29.3% |
| 2005 | 0.22x | $219.86 Million | $-18.96 Million | $1.02 Billion | ▲ +781.4% |
| 2004 | 0.02x | $699.00K | $-1.45 Million | $28.63 Million | ▲ +102.8% |
| 2003 | -0.88x | $-4.70 Million | $-7.56 Million | $5.33 Million | ▼ -118.1% |
| 2002 | -0.40x | $-1.32 Million | $-2.76 Million | $3.26 Million | ▼ -129.9% |
| 2001 | 1.35x | $2.54 Million | $-2.21 Million | $1.87 Million | ▼ -82.0% |
| 2000 | 7.53x | $12.08 Million | $5.20 Million | $1.60 Million | ▲ +412.2% |
| 1999 | 1.47x | $10.00 Million | $500.00K | $6.80 Million | ▲ +501.6% |
| 1998 | 0.24x | $1.10 Million | $-1.80 Million | $4.50 Million | ▼ -90.7% |
| 1997 | 2.63x | $2.10 Million | $-1.00 Million | $800.00K | — |