NFENew Fortress Energy (NFE) shows potential in the growing LNG market, but faces significant debt and recent profitability challenges. Thematic tailwinds are present, but fundamental risks and mixed technical signals warrant a cautious approach.
NFE is positioned to benefit from the global energy transition towards natural gas and the increasing demand for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a cleaner alternative to coal and oil. Infrastructure development and energy security trends support its business model.
NFE's financials present a mixed picture. While revenue has been substantial, recent quarters have shown significant losses, high debt levels, and negative free cash flow. The dividend yield is notable, but sustainability in light of current earnings is a concern.
The stock has experienced significant volatility, showing periods of sharp decline followed by bounces. Current technical indicators are mixed, with some suggesting oversold conditions while others point to ongoing downward pressure.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Energy Transition | 85 |
| Energy Security | 80 |
| Infrastructure Development | 70 |
| Regulatory Environment | 65 |
| Commodity Price Sensitivity | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 65 |
| Profitability | 20 |
| Growth | 35 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 30 |
| Cash Flow | 15 |
| Dividend Yield | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 30 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Moving Averages | 40 |
| Volume Analysis | 60 |
| Short-term Performance | 45 |
Potential Undervaluation
The Price/Sales (PS) ratio of 0.7 and Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of -2.7 (TTM, driven by recent net loss) suggest the stock might be undervalued, especially considering the revenue of $1.717 billion over the trailing twelve months. A PE ratio that is negative typically indicates the company has recently incurred a net loss, but further context from sales and future earnings potential is crucial.
Significant Short-Term Growth
The stock has experienced substantial positive performance in the short term, with a 1-month return of 74.16% and a 5-day return of -0.84%. While the 5-day performance shows a slight dip, the 1-month surge indicates recent positive momentum or market sentiment.
Negative Earnings and Volatility
The company has experienced significant negative EPS surprises in several recent quarters (e.g., -1014.55% in Q2 2025, -679.51% in Q3 2024) and a negative EPS TTM of -2.24. Net income was also negative in 2024 (-$249 million) and for the trailing twelve months (-$413 million), indicating current profitability challenges.
High P/S Ratio in Certain Periods
The Price/Sales ratio was as high as 4.5 in 2021 and 1.8 in 2024, indicating that investors have historically been willing to pay a premium for sales, though current ratios suggest a potential reset. The positive PS ratio for 2024 ($1.8) alongside a negative PE warrants careful consideration.
June 2024
27
Next Dividend Date
September 2024
13
Ex-Dividend Date
August 2025
7
Next Earnings Date
H: $-0.55
A: $-0.57
L: $-0.59
H: 824.50M
A: 661.22M
L: 432.29M
New Fortress Energy Inc. operates as an integrated gas-to-power energy infrastructure company that provides energy and development services to end-users worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Terminals and Infrastructure, and Ships. The Terminals and Infrastructure segment engages in the natural gas procurement and liquefaction; and logistics, shipping, facilities and conversion, or development of natural gas-fired power generation. The Ships segment offers floating storage and regasification units (FRSU) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers which are leased to customers under long-term or spot arrangements. The company operates LNG storage and regasification facility at the Port of Montego Bay, Jamaica; marine LNG storage and regasification facility in Old Harbour, Jamaica; Dual-fired combined heat and power facility in Clarendon, Jamaica; landed micro-fuel handling facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico; LNG receiving facility and gas-fired power plant in Baja California Sur, Mexico; and LNG receiving facility in southern coast of Brazil, as well as a Miami facility. New Fortress Energy Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in New York, New York.
7.58 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for NFE have a max estimate of 20.00 and a min estimate of 2.00.