Cheniere Energy Inc
Cheniere Energy, Inc., an energy infrastructure company, primarily engages in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) related businesses in the United States. The company owns and operates the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana; and the Corpus Christi LNG terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas. It also owns and operates the Creole Trail pipeline, a 94-mile natural gas supply pipeline that… Read more
Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $11.46 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) has net assets worth $11.46 Billion USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($45.10 Billion) and total liabilities ($33.64 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $11.46 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 25.41% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 31.82% |
| 5-Year Change | 353.56% |
| 10-Year Change | 544.29% |
| Growth Volatility | 321.37 |
Cheniere Energy Inc - Net Assets Trend (1996–2024)
This chart illustrates how Cheniere Energy Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Cheniere Energy Inc (1996–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Cheniere Energy Inc from 1996 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $10.06 Billion | +11.53% |
| 2023-12-31 | $9.02 Billion | +5374.85% |
| 2022-12-31 | $-171.00 Million | -418.18% |
| 2021-12-31 | $-33.00 Million | -101.49% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.22 Billion | -8.91% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.44 Billion | +26.23% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.93 Billion | +55.56% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.24 Billion | +47.79% |
| 2016-12-31 | $839.00 Million | -46.27% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.56 Billion | -37.58% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.50 Billion | -11.92% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.84 Billion | +25.58% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.26 Billion | +1407.35% |
| 2011-12-31 | $-172.99 Million | +63.40% |
| 2010-12-31 | $-472.61 Million | -9.37% |
| 2009-12-31 | $-432.13 Million | -57.68% |
| 2008-12-31 | $-274.05 Million | -1567.10% |
| 2007-12-31 | $-16.44 Million | -111.48% |
| 2006-12-31 | $143.25 Million | -46.66% |
| 2005-12-31 | $268.54 Million | -11.94% |
| 2004-12-31 | $304.94 Million | +1483.36% |
| 2003-12-31 | $19.26 Million | +8.21% |
| 2002-12-31 | $17.80 Million | -23.12% |
| 2001-12-31 | $23.15 Million | -29.98% |
| 2000-12-31 | $33.06 Million | +19.35% |
| 1999-12-31 | $27.70 Million | +69.94% |
| 1998-12-31 | $16.30 Million | +25.38% |
| 1997-12-31 | $13.00 Million | +195.45% |
| 1996-12-31 | $4.40 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Cheniere Energy Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 738210000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $7.38 Billion | 129.53% |
| Common Stock | $1.00 Million | 0.02% |
| Total Equity | $5.70 Billion | 100.00% |
Cheniere Energy Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Cheniere Energy Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Haleon plc
NYSE:HLN
|
$49.87 Billion |
|
Discover Financial Services
NYSE:DFS
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$50.05 Billion |
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Exelon Corporation
NASDAQ:EXC
|
$50.26 Billion |
|
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
F:DBK
|
$50.45 Billion |
|
Monolithic Power Systems Inc
NASDAQ:MPWR
|
$49.76 Billion |
|
Danone S.A
OTCQX:GPDNF
|
$49.73 Billion |
|
Holcim Ltd
PINK:HCMLF
|
$49.46 Billion |
|
PICC Property and Casualty
PINK:PPCCY
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$49.41 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Cheniere Energy Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 5,060,000,000 to 5,699,000,000, a change of 639,000,000 (12.6%).
- Net income of 3,252,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 412,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 2,262,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 61,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $3.25 Billion | +57.06% |
| Dividends Paid | $412.00 Million | -7.23% |
| Share Repurchases | $2.26 Billion | -39.69% |
| Other Changes | $61.00 Million | +1.07% |
| Total Change | $- | 12.63% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Cheniere Energy Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 10.11x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 246.10x to 10.11x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-31 | $1.02 | $251.50 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.04 | $251.50 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $2.15 | $251.50 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.25 | $251.50 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $0.89 | $251.50 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $0.67 | $251.50 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $0.65 | $251.50 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $7.83 | $251.50 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $5.03 | $251.50 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $2.63 | $251.50 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $-5.98 | $251.50 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $-11.07 | $251.50 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $-12.59 | $251.50 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $-11.86 | $251.50 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $-4.99 | $251.50 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.81 | $251.50 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $0.82 | $251.50 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $-0.73 | $251.50 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $-3.97 | $251.50 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $-6.10 | $251.50 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $-7.57 | $251.50 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $-2.12 | $251.50 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $-0.05 | $251.50 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $-0.76 | $251.50 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $-10.15 | $251.50 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $-11.72 | $251.50 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $20.86 | $251.50 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $24.88 | $251.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Cheniere Energy Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 57.06%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 20.61%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.36x
- • Equity Multiplier: 7.70x
- Recent ROE (57.06%) is above the historical average (-12.40%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | -2.27% | -100.00% | 0.02x | 1.16x | $-540.00K |
| 1998 | -9.82% | -1600.00% | 0.00x | 1.28x | $-3.23 Million |
| 1999 | -6.50% | -112.50% | 0.05x | 1.25x | $-4.57 Million |
| 2000 | -2.36% | -14.68% | 0.15x | 1.05x | $-4.09 Million |
| 2001 | -50.39% | -491.66% | 0.09x | 1.08x | $-13.98 Million |
| 2002 | -31.65% | -2356.07% | 0.01x | 1.18x | $-7.41 Million |
| 2003 | -27.63% | -803.65% | 0.03x | 1.28x | $-7.20 Million |
| 2004 | -8.17% | -1245.05% | 0.01x | 1.10x | $-55.34 Million |
| 2005 | -11.00% | -982.96% | 0.00x | 4.80x | $-56.39 Million |
| 2006 | -101.82% | -6151.54% | 0.00x | 18.18x | $-160.18 Million |
| 2007 | 0.00% | -28095.36% | 0.00x | 0.00x | $-151.57 Million |
| 2008 | 0.00% | -5220.59% | 0.00x | 0.00x | $-320.54 Million |
| 2009 | 0.00% | -93.61% | 0.06x | 0.00x | $-96.52 Million |
| 2010 | 0.00% | -26.35% | 0.11x | 0.00x | $-10.04 Million |
| 2011 | 0.00% | -69.02% | 0.10x | 0.00x | $-160.60 Million |
| 2012 | -65.25% | -125.47% | 0.06x | 9.10x | $-383.78 Million |
| 2013 | -282.68% | -189.83% | 0.03x | 53.84x | $-525.89 Million |
| 2014 | 0.00% | -203.50% | 0.02x | 0.00x | $-531.51 Million |
| 2015 | 0.00% | -360.79% | 0.01x | 0.00x | $-884.82 Million |
| 2016 | 0.00% | -47.41% | 0.05x | 0.00x | $-470.40 Million |
| 2017 | 0.00% | -6.96% | 0.20x | 0.00x | $-216.60 Million |
| 2018 | 0.00% | 5.89% | 0.25x | 0.00x | $523.60 Million |
| 2019 | 0.00% | 6.97% | 0.26x | 0.00x | $649.40 Million |
| 2020 | 0.00% | -0.91% | 0.26x | 0.00x | $-65.90 Million |
| 2021 | 0.00% | -13.28% | 0.45x | 0.00x | $-2.09 Billion |
| 2022 | 0.00% | 4.23% | 0.82x | 0.00x | $1.72 Billion |
| 2023 | 195.28% | 48.71% | 0.47x | 8.51x | $9.38 Billion |
| 2024 | 57.06% | 20.61% | 0.36x | 7.70x | $2.68 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Cheniere Energy Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Oil & Gas Midstream industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Oil & Gas Midstream
- Average net assets among peers: $1,230,397,219
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2202.95%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) | $11.46 Billion | -2.27% | 2.94x | $49.77 Billion |
| Antero Midstream Partners LP (AM) | $142.86 Million | 0.00% | 0.21x | $7.58 Billion |
| AltaGas Ltd (ATGFF) | $2.83 Billion | 7.11% | 1.57x | $8.06 Billion |
| ATGPF (ATGPF) | $7.86 Billion | 8.56% | 1.98x | $4.11 Billion |
| Avance Gas Holding Ltd (AVACF) | $603.79 Million | 27.09% | 0.91x | $7.70K |
| CBL International Limited Ordinary Shares (BANL) | $12.11 Million | 30.42% | 1.11x | $3.17 Million |
| BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust (BPT) | $863.00K | 22418.66% | 0.16x | $2.99 Million |
| Brooge Holdings Ltd (BROG) | $78.49 Million | 16.31% | 4.83x | $32.39 Million |
| Brooge Energy Limited (BROGW) | $56.77 Million | -85.14% | 7.56x | $5.67K |
| Willow Biosciences Inc (CANSF) | $1.10 Million | -405.25% | 0.17x | $2.85 Million |
| Cool Company Ltd (CLCO) | $715.51 Million | 11.75% | 1.88x | $145.96 Million |