CCJ vs. LNG: Cameco vs. Cheniere Energy Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Cameco (CCJ) 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

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

Company profile comparison for Cameco (CCJ) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Profile Item	CCJ	LNG
Name	Cameco Corporation	Cheniere Energy Inc.
Country/Region	Canada	United States
GICS Sector	Energy	Energy
GICS Industry Group	Energy	Energy
GICS Industry	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-Industry	Coal & Consumable Fuels	Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
Market Capitalization	31.05 billion USD	56.76 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	March 14, 1996	April 4, 1994
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

CCJ

LNG

GSPC

Cameco (CCJ) 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 Cameco (CCJ) and Cheniere Energy (LNG). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	CCJ	LNG
Total Return (1Y)	-18.97%	36.89%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	21.14%	19.36%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	22.20%	22.59%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

CCJ

LNG

GSPC

Cameco (CCJ) 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 Cameco (CCJ) and Cheniere Energy (LNG). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	CCJ	LNG
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	51.10%	31.41%
Beta (5Y)	1.18	0.06
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-49.04%	-24.87%
Avg. Volume (3M)	3.27M	2.00M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

CCJ 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 Cameco (CCJ) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	CCJ	LNG
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.46	1.04
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.64	1.54

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 39.68% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Cameco (CCJ) at 5.68% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for LNG.

CCJ

Energy industry group

5.68%

Max: 53.85%
Q3: 24.79%
Median: 12.85%
CCJ: 5.68%
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%

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

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Cameco (CCJ) at 11.43% 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.

CCJ

Energy industry group

11.43%

Max: 56.92%
Q3: 22.92%
CCJ: 11.43%
Median: 10.10%
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%

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

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Cameco (CCJ) at 9.23% and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 30.82% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

CCJ

Energy industry group

9.23%

Max: 71.31%
Q3: 33.75%
Median: 18.73%
CCJ: 9.23%
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%

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

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	CCJ	LNG
ROE (TTM)	5.68%	39.68%
ROA (TTM)	2.79%	8.61%
Net Margin (TTM)	11.43%	13.40%
Operating Margin (TTM)	9.23%	30.82%
Gross Margin (TTM)	33.83%	34.89%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 27.21% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while Cameco (CCJ) at 11.04% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for LNG.

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

EPS Growth

Both companies show strong earnings momentum, but Cameco (CCJ) at 246.15% is the standout with EPS growth above its industry range; Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 69.93% also sits in the top quartile.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	CCJ	LNG
Revenue Growth (YoY)	11.04%	27.21%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	23.07%	-15.77%
EPS Growth (YoY)	246.15%	69.93%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	83.08%	62.34%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 0.90 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Cameco (CCJ) at 2.55 sits above its industry’s typical mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.

CCJ

Energy industry group

2.55

Max: 3.64
CCJ: 2.55
Q3: 2.21
Median: 1.41
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

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

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Cameco (CCJ) at 0.14 keeps leverage in the lower quartile, while Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 2.31 is above its industry debt-to-equity ratio range.

CCJ

Energy industry group

0.14

Max: 1.75
Q3: 0.93
Median: 0.54
Q1: 0.30
CCJ: 0.14
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

Cameco (CCJ) 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 Cameco (CCJ) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	CCJ	LNG
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.55	0.90
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.14	2.31
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.19	3.26

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Cameco (CCJ) at 0.35% and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 0.82% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

CCJ

Energy industry group

0.35%

Max: 8.57%
Q3: 3.58%
Median: 1.71%
CCJ: 0.35%
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%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Cameco (CCJ) at 26.37% and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 15.80% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.

CCJ

Energy industry group

26.37%

Max: 133.24%
Q3: 53.31%
CCJ: 26.37%
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%

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

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	CCJ	LNG
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.35%	0.82%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	26.37%	15.80%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 19.78 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Cameco (CCJ) at 108.03 sits above its peer range — an unusually expensive price for CCJ’s trailing earnings.

CCJ

Energy industry group

108.03

CCJ: 108.03
Max: 39.54
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

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

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 2.50 prices around its industry’s typical P/S ratio, while Cameco (CCJ) at 8.93 clears its benchmark range — CCJ looks notably rich on sales.

CCJ

Energy industry group

8.93

CCJ: 8.93
Max: 5.40
Q3: 2.85
Median: 1.69
Q1: 0.88
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

Cameco (CCJ) 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 Cameco (CCJ) at 6.03 and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 8.70 look expensive — each P/B ratio sits above its industry’s benchmark range.

CCJ

Energy industry group

6.03

CCJ: 6.03
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

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

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Cameco (CCJ) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	CCJ	LNG
P/E Ratio (TTM)	108.03	19.78
P/S Ratio (TTM)	8.93	2.50
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	6.03	8.70
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	0.63%	3.17%