Venture Global (VG) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Venture Global (VG): its performance, risk, profitability, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Energy peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | VG |
|---|---|
| Name | Venture Global Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Energy |
| GICS Industry Group | Energy |
| GICS Industry | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Exploration & Production |
| Market Capitalization | 26.96 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | January 24, 2025 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -29.80% | 34.52% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | -- | 15.45% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -- | 17.94% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 77.31% | 40.96% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.33 | 0.60 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -75.16% | -52.57% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.44 | 0.77 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.62 | 1.20 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Venture Global (VG) posts ROE of 25.52%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
VG
Energy industry group
25.52%
Group distribution
- Max
- 37.23%
- VG
- 25.52%
- Q3
- 16.01%
- Median
- 9.18%
- Q1
- -0.83%
- Min
- -20.70%
Largest peers
- VG
- 25.52%
- TTE
- 12.51%
- COP
- 11.28%
- SHEL
- 10.70%
- ENB
- 10.13%
- XOM
- 9.87%
- CVX
- 6.64%
Net Margin (TTM)
Venture Global (VG) keeps 18.05% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
VG
Energy industry group
18.05%
Group distribution
- Max
- 46.37%
- Q3
- 18.86%
- VG
- 18.05%
- Median
- 6.13%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -27.23%
Largest peers
- VG
- 18.05%
- COP
- 12.33%
- ENB
- 10.00%
- TTE
- 8.20%
- XOM
- 7.77%
- SHEL
- 7.01%
- CVX
- 5.93%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Venture Global (VG) turns 25.03% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
VG
Energy industry group
25.03%
Group distribution
- Max
- 68.02%
- Q3
- 29.13%
- VG
- 25.03%
- Median
- 12.01%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -41.46%
Largest peers
- VG
- 25.03%
- COP
- 22.05%
- TTE
- 20.35%
- SHEL
- 14.87%
- ENB
- 14.73%
- CVX
- 7.31%
- XOM
- 6.36%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 25.52% | 9.18% |
| ROA (TTM) | 6.45% | 4.25% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 18.05% | 6.13% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 25.03% | 12.01% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 44.18% | 40.16% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Venture Global (VG) has current ratio of 0.87, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
VG
Energy industry group
0.87
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.33
- Q3
- 2.13
- Median
- 1.31
- VG
- 0.87
- Q1
- 0.83
- Min
- 0.08
Largest peers
- COP
- 1.29
- SHEL
- 1.28
- CVX
- 1.09
- TTE
- 1.08
- XOM
- 1.04
- VG
- 0.87
- ENB
- 0.81
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Venture Global (VG) has debt-to-equity ratio of 3.05, above the industry benchmark range. Debt sits unusually high against shareholders’ equity, leaving the balance sheet more exposed to rate, refinancing, or earnings shocks.
VG
Energy industry group
3.05
Group distribution
- VG
- 3.05
- Max
- 2.02
- Q3
- 1.01
- Median
- 0.61
- Q1
- 0.32
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- VG
- 3.05
- ENB
- 1.60
- TTE
- 0.51
- SHEL
- 0.43
- COP
- 0.36
- CVX
- 0.24
- XOM
- 0.18
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.87 | 1.31 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 3.05 | 0.61 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 5.80 | 1.40 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Venture Global (VG) has dividend yield of 0.64%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
VG
Energy industry group
0.64%
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.56%
- Q3
- 3.47%
- Median
- 1.60%
- VG
- 0.64%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- ENB
- 7.03%
- TTE
- 5.36%
- CVX
- 4.08%
- COP
- 3.09%
- XOM
- 2.95%
- SHEL
- 1.90%
- VG
- 0.64%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Venture Global (VG) has payout ratio of 7.15%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
VG
Energy industry group
7.15%
Group distribution
- Max
- 139.86%
- Q3
- 63.37%
- Median
- 31.85%
- VG
- 7.15%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- ENB
- 128.73%
- CVX
- 120.38%
- XOM
- 68.01%
- TTE
- 58.84%
- COP
- 54.92%
- SHEL
- 45.05%
- VG
- 7.15%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.64% | 1.60% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 7.15% | 31.85% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Venture Global (VG) trades at P/E ratio of 11.30, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
VG
Energy industry group
11.30
Group distribution
- Max
- 55.25
- Q3
- 30.38
- Median
- 17.01
- VG
- 11.30
- Q1
- 10.34
- Min
- 1.69
Largest peers
- CVX
- 29.29
- ENB
- 25.71
- XOM
- 22.97
- COP
- 17.56
- SHEL
- 12.17
- TTE
- 11.32
- VG
- 11.30
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Venture Global (VG) trades at 1.74 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
VG
Energy industry group
1.74
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.83
- Q3
- 2.94
- VG
- 1.74
- Median
- 1.73
- Q1
- 0.93
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- COP
- 2.13
- CVX
- 1.80
- VG
- 1.74
- XOM
- 1.73
- ENB
- 1.69
- TTE
- 0.92
- SHEL
- 0.81
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Venture Global (VG) trades at 3.72 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
VG
Energy industry group
3.72
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.70
- VG
- 3.72
- Q3
- 2.61
- Median
- 1.61
- Q1
- 1.11
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- VG
- 3.72
- ENB
- 2.85
- XOM
- 2.20
- COP
- 1.96
- CVX
- 1.81
- TTE
- 1.33
- SHEL
- 1.27
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: VG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 11.30 | 17.01 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 1.74 | 1.73 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 3.72 | 1.61 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -34.42% | 3.59% |