BP vs. LNG: BP vs. Cheniere Energy Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG) both belong to the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, though BP is classified under Integrated Oil & Gas while LNG falls under Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation.

Cheniere Energy (LNG) trades as ordinary local shares, while BP (BP) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Profile Item	BP	LNG
Name	BP Plc Sponsored ADR	Cheniere Energy Inc.
Country/Region	United Kingdom	United States
GICS Sector	Energy	Energy
GICS Industry Group	Energy	Energy
GICS Industry	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-Industry	Integrated Oil & Gas	Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
Market Capitalization	114.69 billion USD	56.76 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	January 2, 1962	April 4, 1994
Security Type	ADR	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

LNG

GSPC

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	BP	LNG
Total Return (1Y)	28.75%	36.89%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	14.45%	19.36%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	15.30%	22.59%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

LNG

GSPC

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	BP	LNG
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	30.74%	31.41%
Beta (5Y)	0.19	0.06
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-30.64%	-24.87%
Avg. Volume (3M)	9.10M	2.00M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

BP and LNG are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	BP	LNG
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.80	1.04
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.11	1.54

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 39.68% sits in the top ROE quartile, while BP (BP) at 13.42% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for LNG.

BP

Energy industry group

13.42%

Max: 53.85%
Q3: 24.79%
BP: 13.42%
Median: 12.85%
Q1: 2.03%
Min: -29.09%

LNG

Energy industry group

39.68%

Max: 53.85%
LNG: 39.68%
Q3: 24.79%
Median: 12.85%
Q1: 2.03%
Min: -29.09%

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their ROE against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both BP (BP) at 3.84% and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 13.40% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

BP

Energy industry group

3.84%

Max: 56.92%
Q3: 22.92%
Median: 10.10%
BP: 3.84%
Q1: 0.07%
Min: -27.38%

LNG

Energy industry group

13.40%

Max: 56.92%
Q3: 22.92%
LNG: 13.40%
Median: 10.10%
Q1: 0.07%
Min: -27.38%

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their net margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both BP (BP) at 18.59% and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 30.82% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

BP

Energy industry group

18.59%

Max: 71.31%
Q3: 33.75%
Median: 18.73%
BP: 18.59%
Q1: 6.94%
Min: -24.52%

LNG

Energy industry group

30.82%

Max: 71.31%
Q3: 33.75%
LNG: 30.82%
Median: 18.73%
Q1: 6.94%
Min: -24.52%

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their operating margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	BP	LNG
ROE (TTM)	13.42%	39.68%
ROA (TTM)	6.75%	8.61%
Net Margin (TTM)	3.84%	13.40%
Operating Margin (TTM)	18.59%	30.82%
Gross Margin (TTM)	29.56%	34.89%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 27.21% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while BP (BP) at 0.08% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for LNG.

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 69.93% sits in the top EPS growth quartile, while BP (BP) at -85.34% is in the bottom quartile, showing a clear gap in earnings momentum.

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	BP	LNG
Revenue Growth (YoY)	0.08%	27.21%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-7.78%	-15.77%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-85.34%	69.93%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	62.34%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both BP (BP) at 1.29 and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 0.90 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

BP

Energy industry group

1.29

Max: 3.64
Q3: 2.21
Median: 1.41
BP: 1.29
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.24

LNG

Energy industry group

0.90

Max: 3.64
Q3: 2.21
Median: 1.41
LNG: 0.90
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.24

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their current ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

BP (BP) at 0.87 is near its industry mid-range for debt-to-equity ratio, while Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 2.31 sits above its benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

BP

Energy industry group

0.87

Max: 1.75
Q3: 0.93
BP: 0.87
Median: 0.54
Q1: 0.30
Min: 0.00

LNG

Energy industry group

2.31

LNG: 2.31
Max: 1.75
Q3: 0.93
Median: 0.54
Q1: 0.30
Min: 0.00

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	BP	LNG
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.29	0.90
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.87	2.31
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.56	3.26

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both BP (BP) at 0.76% and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 0.82% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

BP

Energy industry group

0.76%

Max: 8.57%
Q3: 3.58%
Median: 1.71%
BP: 0.76%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

LNG

Energy industry group

0.82%

Max: 8.57%
Q3: 3.58%
Median: 1.71%
LNG: 0.82%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 15.80% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while BP (BP) at 95.25% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

BP

Energy industry group

95.25%

Max: 133.24%
BP: 95.25%
Q3: 53.31%
Median: 25.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

LNG

Energy industry group

15.80%

Max: 133.24%
Q3: 53.31%
Median: 25.24%
LNG: 15.80%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	BP	LNG
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.76%	0.82%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	95.25%	15.80%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both BP (BP) at 21.72 and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 19.78 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

BP

Energy industry group

21.72

Max: 39.54
BP: 21.72
Q3: 21.72
Median: 12.19
Q1: 7.71
Min: 2.99

LNG

Energy industry group

19.78

Max: 39.54
Q3: 21.72
LNG: 19.78
Median: 12.19
Q1: 7.71
Min: 2.99

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

BP (BP) at 0.49 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 2.50 prices around its industry’s middle — BP costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

BP

Energy industry group

0.49

Max: 5.40
Q3: 2.85
Median: 1.69
Q1: 0.88
BP: 0.49
Min: 0.00

LNG

Energy industry group

2.50

Max: 5.40
Q3: 2.85
LNG: 2.50
Median: 1.69
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.00

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Measured against book value, both BP (BP) at 7.43 and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 8.70 look expensive — each P/B ratio sits above its industry’s benchmark range.

BP

Energy industry group

7.43

BP: 7.43
Max: 4.21
Q3: 2.38
Median: 1.51
Q1: 1.08
Min: 0.01

LNG

Energy industry group

8.70

LNG: 8.70
Max: 4.21
Q3: 2.38
Median: 1.51
Q1: 1.08
Min: 0.01

BP (BP) vs. Cheniere Energy (LNG): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for BP (BP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	BP	LNG
P/E Ratio (TTM)	21.72	19.78
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.49	2.50
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	7.43	8.70
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	14.84%	3.17%