LNG vs. MPC: Cheniere Energy vs. Marathon Petroleum Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) 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

Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) both belong to the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, though LNG is classified under Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation while MPC falls under Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing.

Company profile comparison for Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
Profile Item	LNG	MPC
Name	Cheniere Energy Inc.	Marathon Petroleum Corp.
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 Storage & Transportation	Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Market Capitalization	56.76 billion USD	101.49 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	April 4, 1994	June 24, 2011
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

LNG

MPC

GSPC

Cheniere Energy (LNG) vs. Marathon Petroleum (MPC), 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 Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
Metric	LNG	MPC
Total Return (1Y)	36.89%	104.94%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	19.36%	42.97%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	22.59%	45.42%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

LNG

MPC

GSPC

Cheniere Energy (LNG) vs. Marathon Petroleum (MPC), 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 Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
Metric	LNG	MPC
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	31.41%	37.53%
Beta (5Y)	0.06	0.56
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-24.87%	-44.75%
Avg. Volume (3M)	2.00M	2.56M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

LNG and MPC 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 Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
Metric	LNG	MPC
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.04	2.68
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.54	4.10

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both companies show strong equity returns, but Marathon Petroleum (MPC) at 60.46% is the standout with ROE above its industry range; Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 39.68% also sits in the top quartile.

LNG

Energy industry group

39.68%

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

MPC

Energy industry group

60.46%

MPC: 60.46%
Max: 53.85%
Q3: 24.79%
Median: 12.85%
Q1: 2.03%
Min: -29.09%

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

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 13.40% and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) at 8.34% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

LNG

Energy industry group

13.40%

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

MPC

Energy industry group

8.34%

Max: 56.92%
Q3: 22.92%
Median: 10.10%
MPC: 8.34%
Q1: 0.07%
Min: -27.38%

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

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 30.82% and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) at 17.98% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

LNG

Energy industry group

30.82%

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

MPC

Energy industry group

17.98%

Max: 71.31%
Q3: 33.75%
Median: 18.73%
MPC: 17.98%
Q1: 6.94%
Min: -24.52%

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

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
Metric	LNG	MPC
ROE (TTM)	39.68%	60.46%
ROA (TTM)	8.61%	13.75%
Net Margin (TTM)	13.40%	8.34%
Operating Margin (TTM)	30.82%	17.98%
Gross Margin (TTM)	34.89%	16.20%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 27.21% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while Marathon Petroleum (MPC) at -4.44% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for LNG.

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

EPS Growth

Both Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 69.93% and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) at 31.15% sit in the top peer quartile for EPS growth, so each is compounding per-share earnings faster than typical industry peers.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
Metric	LNG	MPC
Revenue Growth (YoY)	27.21%	-4.44%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-15.77%	-9.23%
EPS Growth (YoY)	69.93%	31.15%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	62.34%	-22.24%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 0.90 and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) at 1.45 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

LNG

Energy industry group

0.90

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

MPC

Energy industry group

1.45

Max: 3.64
Q3: 2.21
MPC: 1.45
Median: 1.41
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.24

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

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both balance sheets lean debt-heavy versus peers, but LNG is more stretched: Marathon Petroleum (MPC) at 1.15 sits in the higher-leverage quartile and Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 2.31 is above its industry benchmark range.

LNG

Energy industry group

2.31

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

MPC

Energy industry group

1.15

Max: 1.75
MPC: 1.15
Q3: 0.93
Median: 0.54
Q1: 0.30
Min: 0.00

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

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
Metric	LNG	MPC
Current Ratio (MRQ)	0.90	1.45
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	2.31	1.15
Net Debt / EBITDA	3.26	0.88

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 0.82% and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) at 1.09% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

LNG

Energy industry group

0.82%

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

MPC

Energy industry group

1.09%

Max: 8.57%
Q3: 3.58%
Median: 1.71%
MPC: 1.09%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 15.80% and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) at 7.93% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.

LNG

Energy industry group

15.80%

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

MPC

Energy industry group

7.93%

Max: 133.24%
Q3: 53.31%
Median: 25.24%
MPC: 7.93%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

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

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
Metric	LNG	MPC
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.82%	1.09%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	15.80%	7.93%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Marathon Petroleum (MPC) at 7.39 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 19.78 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for MPC, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

LNG

Energy industry group

19.78

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

MPC

Energy industry group

7.39

Max: 39.54
Q3: 21.72
Median: 12.19
Q1: 7.71
MPC: 7.39
Min: 2.99

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

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Marathon Petroleum (MPC) at 0.58 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 2.50 prices around its industry’s middle — MPC costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

LNG

Energy industry group

2.50

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

MPC

Energy industry group

0.58

Max: 5.40
Q3: 2.85
Median: 1.69
Q1: 0.88
MPC: 0.58
Min: 0.00

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

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Measured against book value, both Cheniere Energy (LNG) at 8.70 and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) at 4.42 look expensive — each P/B ratio sits above its industry’s benchmark range.

LNG

Energy industry group

8.70

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

MPC

Energy industry group

4.42

MPC: 4.42
Max: 4.21
Q3: 2.38
Median: 1.51
Q1: 1.08
Min: 0.01

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

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Cheniere Energy (LNG) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
Metric	LNG	MPC
P/E Ratio (TTM)	19.78	7.39
P/S Ratio (TTM)	2.50	0.58
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	8.70	4.42
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	3.17%	16.00%