Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -5.3% as of June 2026. Working capital of $-611.00 Million (current assets of $4.11 Billion minus current liabilities of $4.72 Billion) is measured against net assets of $11.49 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Cheniere Energy Inc defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Cheniere Energy Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1996–2025)
This chart shows how Cheniere Energy Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 30 annual periods from 1996 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at -5.3%, reflecting working capital of $-611.00 Million against net assets of $11.49 Billion USD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Cheniere Energy Inc balance sheet assets.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Cheniere Energy Inc (1996–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Cheniere Energy Inc from 1996 to 2025, covering 30 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Check LNG cash and liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -1.7% | $-224.00 Million | $13.08 Billion | $3.69 Billion | $3.92 Billion | ▼ -5.3 pp |
| 2024 | 3.6% | $360.00 Million | $10.06 Billion | $4.80 Billion | $4.44 Billion | ▼ -23.5 pp |
| 2023 | 27.1% | $2.44 Billion | $9.02 Billion | $6.33 Billion | $3.89 Billion | ▼ -667.1 pp |
| 2022 | 694.2% | $-1.19 Billion | $-171.00 Million | $5.61 Billion | $6.79 Billion | ▲ +1794.2 pp |
| 2021 | -1100.0% | $363.00 Million | $-33.00 Million | $5.06 Billion | $4.69 Billion | ▼ -1143.9 pp |
| 2020 | 43.9% | $973.00 Million | $2.22 Billion | $3.17 Billion | $2.20 Billion | ▼ -52.1 pp |
| 2019 | 96.0% | $2.34 Billion | $2.44 Billion | $4.21 Billion | $1.87 Billion | ▼ -33.2 pp |
| 2018 | 129.2% | $2.49 Billion | $1.93 Billion | $4.23 Billion | $1.74 Billion | ▼ -41.6 pp |
| 2017 | 170.8% | $2.12 Billion | $1.24 Billion | $3.37 Billion | $1.25 Billion | ▲ +32.4 pp |
| 2016 | 138.4% | $1.16 Billion | $839.00 Million | $2.24 Billion | $1.08 Billion | ▲ +164.2 pp |
| 2015 | -25.8% | $-402.68 Million | $1.56 Billion | $1.78 Billion | $2.19 Billion | ▼ -106.8 pp |
| 2014 | 81.0% | $2.03 Billion | $2.50 Billion | $2.26 Billion | $232.47 Million | ▲ +33.3 pp |
| 2013 | 47.7% | $1.35 Billion | $2.84 Billion | $1.59 Billion | $237.01 Million | ▲ +21.6 pp |
| 2012 | 26.0% | $588.80 Million | $2.26 Billion | $748.56 Million | $159.76 Million | ▲ +29.8 pp |
| 2011 | -3.8% | $6.49 Million | $-172.99 Million | $591.45 Million | $584.96 Million | ▲ +17.3 pp |
| 2010 | -21.0% | $99.28 Million | $-472.61 Million | $165.61 Million | $66.33 Million | ▲ +29.9 pp |
| 2009 | -50.9% | $220.06 Million | $-432.13 Million | $286.27 Million | $66.21 Million | ▲ +77.0 pp |
| 2008 | -127.9% | $350.46 Million | $-274.05 Million | $416.59 Million | $66.13 Million | ▲ +2472.7 pp |
| 2007 | -2600.6% | $427.51 Million | $-16.44 Million | $600.61 Million | $173.10 Million | ▼ -3011.1 pp |
| 2006 | 410.5% | $588.03 Million | $143.25 Million | $649.97 Million | $61.94 Million | ▲ +108.8 pp |
| 2005 | 301.7% | $810.14 Million | $268.54 Million | $871.46 Million | $61.32 Million | ▲ +201.4 pp |
| 2004 | 100.3% | $305.75 Million | $304.94 Million | $311.28 Million | $5.53 Million | ▲ +99.5 pp |
| 2003 | 0.8% | $155.00K | $19.26 Million | $4.49 Million | $4.33 Million | ▲ +8.7 pp |
| 2002 | -7.9% | $-1.41 Million | $17.80 Million | $1.85 Million | $3.26 Million | ▼ -5.7 pp |
| 2001 | -2.3% | $-530.24K | $23.15 Million | $1.34 Million | $1.87 Million | ▼ -6.0 pp |
| 2000 | 3.7% | $1.23 Million | $33.06 Million | $2.84 Million | $1.60 Million | ▲ +15.6 pp |
| 1999 | -11.9% | $-3.30 Million | $27.70 Million | $3.40 Million | $6.70 Million | ▼ -1.5 pp |
| 1998 | -10.4% | $-1.70 Million | $16.30 Million | $800.00K | $2.50 Million | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 1997 | -4.6% | $-600.00K | $13.00 Million | $300.00K | $900.00K | ▼ -13.7 pp |
| 1996 | 9.1% | $400.00K | $4.40 Million | $1.10 Million | $700.00K | — |