COP vs. LNG: ConocoPhillips vs. Cheniere Energy Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do ConocoPhillips (COP) 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

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

Company profile comparison for ConocoPhillips (COP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Profile Item	COP	LNG
Name	ConocoPhillips	Cheniere Energy Inc.
Country/Region	United States	United States
GICS Sector	Energy	Energy
GICS Industry Group	Energy	Energy
GICS Industry	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-Industry	Oil & Gas Exploration & Production	Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
Market Capitalization	161.12 billion USD	56.76 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	December 31, 1981	April 4, 1994
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

COP

LNG

GSPC

ConocoPhillips (COP) 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 ConocoPhillips (COP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for ConocoPhillips (COP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	COP	LNG
Total Return (1Y)	62.02%	36.89%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	9.29%	19.36%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	16.40%	22.59%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

COP

LNG

GSPC

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

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for ConocoPhillips (COP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	COP	LNG
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	31.63%	31.41%
Beta (5Y)	0.19	0.06
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-36.30%	-24.87%
Avg. Volume (3M)	6.60M	2.00M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

COP 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 ConocoPhillips (COP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	COP	LNG
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.83	1.04
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	2.70	1.54

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 39.68% sits in the top ROE quartile, while ConocoPhillips (COP) at 17.66% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for LNG.

COP

Energy industry group

17.66%

Max: 53.85%
Q3: 24.79%
COP: 17.66%
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%

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

Net Margin (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 16.76% 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.

COP

Energy industry group

16.76%

Max: 56.92%
Q3: 22.92%
COP: 16.76%
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%

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

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 30.05% and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 30.82% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

COP

Energy industry group

30.05%

Max: 71.31%
Q3: 33.75%
COP: 30.05%
Median: 18.73%
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%

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

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for ConocoPhillips (COP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	COP	LNG
ROE (TTM)	17.66%	39.68%
ROA (TTM)	8.98%	8.61%
Net Margin (TTM)	16.76%	13.40%
Operating Margin (TTM)	30.05%	30.82%
Gross Margin (TTM)	49.01%	34.89%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 27.21% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while ConocoPhillips (COP) at 7.67% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for LNG.

ConocoPhillips (COP) 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 ConocoPhillips (COP) at -18.69% is closer to the peer norm — faster per-share earnings growth for LNG.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for ConocoPhillips (COP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	COP	LNG
Revenue Growth (YoY)	7.67%	27.21%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-9.11%	-15.77%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-18.69%	69.93%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-24.18%	62.34%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 1.52 and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 0.90 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

COP

Energy industry group

1.52

Max: 3.64
Q3: 2.21
COP: 1.52
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

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

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

ConocoPhillips (COP) at 0.35 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.

COP

Energy industry group

0.35

Max: 1.75
Q3: 0.93
Median: 0.54
COP: 0.35
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

ConocoPhillips (COP) 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 ConocoPhillips (COP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	COP	LNG
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.52	0.90
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.35	2.31
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.45	3.26

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.48% and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 0.82% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

COP

Energy industry group

2.48%

Max: 8.57%
Q3: 3.58%
COP: 2.48%
Median: 1.71%
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%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 35.41% 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.

COP

Energy industry group

35.41%

Max: 133.24%
Q3: 53.31%
COP: 35.41%
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%

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

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for ConocoPhillips (COP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	COP	LNG
Dividend Yield (TTM)	2.48%	0.82%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	35.41%	15.80%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 14.36 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.

COP

Energy industry group

14.36

Max: 39.54
Q3: 21.72
COP: 14.36
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

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

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.34 and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 2.50 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

COP

Energy industry group

2.34

Max: 5.40
Q3: 2.85
COP: 2.34
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

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

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.44 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 8.70 prices even higher, above its industry range.

COP

Energy industry group

2.44

Max: 4.21
COP: 2.44
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

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

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for ConocoPhillips (COP) and Cheniere Energy (LNG)
Metric	COP	LNG
P/E Ratio (TTM)	14.36	19.78
P/S Ratio (TTM)	2.34	2.50
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	2.44	8.70
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	7.12%	3.17%