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FLEX LNG Ltd. FLNG

Water Transportation · SIC 4400 · Vertical: Water Transportation (SIC 4400)

25.94USD−3.39% · 1 dayClose 05 Nov 2026

FLEX LNG Ltd. owns and commercially operates fifth generation LNG carriers that it deploys mainly on long-term time charters. The company reported vessel operating revenues of 347.6 million USD in 2025, in a market where LNG seaborne demand edged higher.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 05 Nov 2026, FLEX LNG Ltd. (FLNG) stock was 25.94 USD (−3.39% on the day), with market capitalisation 1.4 bn USD, P/E 18.8 on diluted EPS of 1.38 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 11.56%, beta 0.28, 52-week range 24.34–33.27 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
1.4 bn USD
shares as of 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
18.8
Diluted EPS TTM 1.38 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
5.32%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
11.56%
DPS 12m 3.00
Beta (2y)
0.28
Volatility (1y) 28%
52-week range
24.3433.27

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
23.1
oversold (≤ 30)
Bollinger (20, 2)
25.95 – 30.87
below the lower band · %B -0.00 · band width 17.3%
SMA 50 / 200
30.24 / 29.98
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.97 / -0.82
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−16.7%−1.1%−15.6 pp—
3 months−16.4%−0.5%−15.9 pp—
6 months−19.5%+4.4%−23.9 pp—
Year to date+4.0%+12.3%−8.3 pp—
1 year−0.7%+13.5%−14.2 pp+21.5%
3 years−16.9%+76.4%−93.4 pp+61.3%
5 years+28.3%+63.7%−35.4 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−22.0%
05 May 2026 → 05 Nov 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−46.8%
23 Nov 2022 → 08 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
+5.1%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 71 percentile of its own 7-quarter history (min 7.7, median 13.1, max 58.3; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue77.2 m120.0 m164.5 m343.4 m347.9 m371.0 m356.3 m347.6 m
Revenue YoY+182.5%+55.4%+37.1%+108.8%+1.3%+6.6%−4.0%−2.4%
Net income11.8 m17.0 m8.1 m162.2 m188.0 m120.0 m117.7 m74.8 m
Net income YoYunavailable+44.0%−52.2%+1,901.3%+15.9%−36.2%−2.0%−36.4%
Diluted EPSunavailable0.310.153.043.512.222.181.38
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailable−51.6%+1,926.7%+15.5%−36.8%−1.8%−36.7%
net %15.3%14.1%4.9%47.2%54.0%32.4%33.0%21.5%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
447.6 m USD
Financial debt
1.9 bn USD
Net debt
1.4 bn USD
Equity
719.3 m USD
Total assets
2.6 bn USD
Debt / equity
2.57x
Current ratio
3.03x
ROE
9.8%
ROA
2.8%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
371.0 m
2024
356.3 m
2025
347.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
217.2 m
2024
197.8 m
2025
175.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Interest expense
2023
108.7 m
2024
105.6 m
2025
92.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
120.1 m
2024
117.8 m
2025
74.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
78.0 k
2024
132.0 k
2025
82.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
120.0 m
2024
117.7 m
2025
74.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
2.22
2024
2.18
2025
1.38

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
54.0 m
2024
54.0 m
2025
54.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
3.37
2024
2.99
2025
3.00

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026derived

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
410.4 m
2024
437.2 m
2025
447.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Receivables
2023
447.0 k
2024
1.4 m
2025
392.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Inventories
2023
5.1 m
2024
4.8 m
2025
9.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Current assets
2023
443.1 m
2024
474.4 m
2025
503.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
2.2 bn
2024
2.2 bn
2025
2.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
2.7 bn
2024
2.7 bn
2025
2.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
3.5 m
2024
2.0 m
2025
10.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
106.1 m
2024
108.9 m
2025
111.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
1.7 bn
2024
1.7 bn
2025
1.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
153.3 m
2024
158.8 m
2025
165.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
1.9 bn
2024
1.9 bn
2025
1.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
847.7 m †
2024
806.6 m †
2025
719.3 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
53.7 m
2024
54.1 m
2025
54.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
175.0 m
2024
182.8 m
2025
140.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Investing cash flow
2023
-2.0 k
2024
-4.0 k
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-96.5 m
2024
-155.6 m
2025
-130.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
181.2 m
2024
161.7 m
2025
162.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
0
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 05 Mar 2024verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-2.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-0.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
16.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
-11.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
-36.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
-26.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
56.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
-36.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-26.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
55.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
50.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
21.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
9.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROA
2.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROIC
8.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROCE
7.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
217.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
1.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
2.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Interest coverage
1.9x
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Liquidity

Current ratio
3.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Quick ratio
3.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Cash ratio
2.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
140.7 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
FCF conversion
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
1 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
1.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Enterprise value
2.8 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Market cap / net income TTM
18.8x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/E (TTM)
18.8x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Earnings yield
5.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
2.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/S
4.0x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
16.0x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/Sales
8.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
11.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Shareholder yield (distributions)
11.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Unattractive profile

Score: 39 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

score < 40

Closing price

25.94 USD

05 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 1.4 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
1.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
18.8x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
2.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
9.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net margin
21.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
-2.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
11.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Coverage and freshness

27/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2025
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 27 Feb 2026
verified 239derived 4

Score by group

  • Balance sheet44
  • Valuation38
  • Quality52
  • Growth0
  • Returns100

Estimated value range

Low
25.31
USD per share
Mid
32.09
USD per share
High
39.18
USD per share
Price: 25.94 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 23.7% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 19.2% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 11.20 – 53.01 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/E11.20 – 25.35 (Mid 18.95)
    13 companies used · median multiple 13.7x · quartiles 8.1x – 18.4x
    BIP, CCL, DLNG, INSW, KEX, KNOP, MATX, NCLH, RCL, RUBI, TDW, TNK, VIK
  • Dividend discount (DDM)39.42 – 53.01 (Mid 45.22)
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Water Transportation (SIC 4400)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Unattractive profile · Score 39/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality8.2%33 (vs peers)17%
Net margin · Quality21.5%84 (vs peers)10%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-0.0%0 (on a fixed band)14%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth-26.7%0 (on a fixed band)14%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet1.9x6 (on a fixed band)10%
Current ratio · Balance sheet3.0x100 (on a fixed band)7%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation18.8x38 (vs peers)17%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns11.6%100 (on a fixed band)10%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet44/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth0/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality52/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial38/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

FLEX LNG Ltd. (FLNG). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-12-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 347.6 m USD in 2025; YoY growth -2.4%; net margin 21.5%; ROE 9.8%.

The estimated value range is 25.31–39.18 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 32.09 USD, the price of 25.94 USD leaves a potential of 23.7% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 19.2% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 39/100, methodological classification: unattractive profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: returns, valuation. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net margin: 21.5%
  • Current ratio: 3.0x
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 11.6%

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -0.0%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: -26.7%
  • Interest coverage: 1.9x
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, Net debt / EBITDA, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Water Transportation (SIC 4400) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 21 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
18.8x
vertical median 14.2x
above median (+32.7%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 9.2x
P/S
4.0x
vertical median 1.8x
above median (+118.3%)
P/B
2.0x
vertical median 2.1x
below median (−5.6%)
ROE
9.8%
vertical median 11.6%
below median (−15.7%)
Net margin
21.5%
vertical median 11.0%
above median (+96.3%)
EBIT margin
50.6%
vertical median 18.4%
above median (+174.4%)
Revenue YoY
-2.4%
vertical median -0.9%
below median
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 0.9x
Dividend yield
11.6%
vertical median 3.4%
above median (+244.7%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
RCLRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd89.1 bn19.741.7%23.8%+8.8%+25% / +210%
CCLCarnival Corp Ltd.42.1 bn13.724.0%11.4%+6.4%+21% / +108%
BIPBrookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.11.3 bn42.47.7%11.0%+9.8%+6% / +46%
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.8.2 bn9.831.2%8.2%+3.7%−4% / +16%
MATXMatson, Inc.6.4 bn14.317.2%13.4%−2.3%+96% / +123%
KEXKirby Corporation6.3 bn18.410.4%10.2%+3.0%+5% / +56%
INSWInternational Seaways, Inc.4.7 bn6.037.4%62.0%−11.4%+78% / +107%
GLNGGolar Lng Limited4.3 bn65.73.4%16.7%+51.1%+15% / +98%
TDWTidewater Inc3.4 bn14.019.5%18.3%+0.5%+28% / +15%
SEAL-PASeapeak LLC2.0 bn76.8—4.1%−10.4%−2% / −2%
FLNGFLEX LNG Ltd.1.4 bn18.89.8%21.5%−2.4%−1% / −17%
NATNORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS Ltd1.4 bn108.82.6%4.2%−16.6%+79% / +68%
GLOP-PAGasLog Partners LP1.2 bn—-1.7%-7.2%−21.9%−2% / +4%
CMDBCostamare Bulkers Holdings Limited430.2 m—-11.2%-6.3%unavailable+8% / unavailable
KNOPKNOT Offshore Partners LP288.4 m12.4—6.4%+14.4%−15% / +58%
EDRYEurodry Ltd.102.6 m—-4.0%—+8.9%+173% / +79%
OMEXOdyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.27.5 m——-13,366.3%−54.0%+469% / +218%
USEAUnited Maritime Corp22.7 m—-11.0%-16.4%−16.8%+44% / −1%
RUBIRubico Inc.778.7 k0.06.6%11.2%−2.8%−100% / unavailable
VIKViking Holdings Ltd—33.5263.5%17.7%+21.9%+29% / unavailable
DLNGDynagas Lng Partners LP—2.212.9%—−100.0%−16% / +16%
TNKTeekay Tankers Ltd.—8.118.5%36.9%−22.6%+42% / +65%

1- and 3-year price returns: for FLNG from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
14.67
Total return -39% · Per year -39%
25.99
Total return 6% · Per year 6%
39.23
Total return 58% · Per year 58%
3 years
12.97
Total return -39% · Per year -15%
25.98
Total return 16% · Per year 5%
43.23
Total return 87% · Per year 23%
5 years
11.47
Total return -38% · Per year -9%
25.96
Total return 27% · Per year 5%
47.64
Total return 119% · Per year 17%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 6.49
  • Net margin± 4.55
  • Annual revenue growth± 3.90
  • Annual dilution± 0.38

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 27 Feb 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (19 Aug 2026), 6-K (13 May 2026), 6-K (25 Mar 2026), 6-K (18 Mar 2026).

In brief

FLEX LNG Ltd. owns and commercially operates fifth generation LNG carriers that it deploys mainly on long-term time charters. The company reported vessel operating revenues of 347.6 million USD in 2025 1, in a market where LNG seaborne demand edged higher 1.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A relatively young fleet and MEGI and X-DF technologies reduce fuel consumption and gas losses 1.
  • A portfolio of long-term charters gives visibility on revenue for a substantial part of operating days 1.
  • The shares are listed exclusively on the NYSE, which simplifies the market structure for US investors 1.

Weaknesses

  • Revenues are concentrated in one segment, LNG carrier chartering, which limits diversification 1.
  • Dependence on a small number of large customers exposes the company to non-payment or renegotiation risk 1.
  • Operating and drydocking costs tend to rise as vessels age, which can compress margins 1.

Opportunities

  • Rising LNG demand and new long-term contracts could support re-employment of vessels returned from earlier charters 1.
  • Efficient vessels could attract charterers focused on emissions reduction and regulatory compliance 1.
  • The company is exploring accretive growth opportunities, which could expand the fleet if financing conditions are favourable 1.

Threats

  • A decline in charter rates, particularly in the spot market, could significantly reduce revenues and vessel values 1.
  • An economic slowdown in major LNG import regions could reduce demand and the ability to renew contracts 1.
  • Geopolitical tensions and trade restrictions could disrupt shipping routes and raise operating costs 1.

Risks

  • Charter rate volatilityhigh

    Rates could fall, and vessels not employed on long-term contracts may remain without profitable employment, affecting revenues and loan covenant compliance 1.

  • Customer concentrationhigh

    A small number of charterers account for almost all revenues, so non-payment or renegotiation of one contract could have a major impact 1.

  • Macroeconomics and financingmedium

    Inflation and high interest rates could increase borrowing costs and make refinancing harder, particularly for balloon payments 1.

  • Environmental regulationmedium

    EU ETS costs and new fuel rules could raise expenses and affect the value of older vessels 1.

  • Geopolitical and operational risksmedium

    Conflicts, attacks on vessels and route disruptions can cause delays, extra costs and periods of unemployed vessels 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If LNG demand keeps growing and new long-term contracts firm up, revenues could become more predictable 1.
  • A relatively young fleet with efficient technology could support winning contracts on favourable terms 1.
  • Growth options the company is reviewing could expand the asset base if financing stays accessible 1.

What would break the thesis

  • If spot rates remain low, earnings from unemployed vessels could fall well below earlier periods 1.
  • Customer concentration means that losing one major contract could sharply affect results 1.
  • Rising maintenance and drydocking costs as the fleet ages could compress margins 1.

What to watch

  • Re-employment of vessels redelivered from contracts (Flex Aurora, Flex Volunteer, Flex Artemis) in the spot or term market2026
  • Development of charter coverage for the rest of 2026 and the level of charter ratesQ1 2026
  • Expiry schedule of the Flex Ranger, Flex Courageous and Flex Resolute chartersQ1 2027

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 27 Feb 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (19 Aug 2026), 6-K (13 May 2026), 6-K (25 Mar 2026), 6-K (18 Mar 2026).

The business

FLEX LNG is a Bermuda-incorporated company that owns and operates fuel efficient, fifth generation LNG carriers 1. The fleet comprises nine MEGI-propelled vessels and four X-DF dual fuel vessels, all operated under period charters 1. The shares trade exclusively on the NYSE under the symbol FLNG after the delisting from the Oslo Stock Exchange in September 2025 1.

The business model rests on chartering vessels for multi-year periods, mainly on time charters where the charterer pays voyage costs while the company provides crewing and maintenance 1. Revenues depend on fleet size, daily hire and operating days, which are affected by drydockings and offhire 1. Fleet management is provided through technical management agreements with related parties 1.

The customer base is concentrated: four customers accounted for more than 98.5% of total revenues in 2025 1. Assessing charterers' financial strength is an important factor when negotiating employment 1. Recent contracts, such as the 15-year charter for Flex Constellation, extend the long-term revenue visibility 1.

Segments

Fixed-rate period charters

Most vessels, twelve of them, are employed on fixed-rate time charters for several years, providing visibility on future revenues 1. Some contracts include charterer extension options, such as those for Flex Courageous and Flex Resolute, which extend firm periods to 2032 1.

Spot market employment

One vessel is on a variable rate contract indexed to the spot market, and several vessels redelivered from long-term contracts now trade in the spot market 1. This segment can lift margins when rates rise but exposes the company to rate declines and less predictable revenue 1.

Vessel operating costs

Vessel operating expenses, covering crew, insurance and maintenance, rose to 74.9 million USD in 2025 from the prior year 1. Planned drydockings reduced operating days, and depreciation remains a significant cost component 1.

Market context

Seaborne LNG shipping has grown substantially over the past decade, from about 268 million tons in 2016 to about 429 million tons in 2025 1. Demand is tied to economic growth, energy costs and environmental considerations, and the global fleet includes roughly 748 LNG carriers above 40,000 cbm 1. The pace of newbuilding orders and scrapping directly shapes charter rate levels 1.

Charter rates are volatile and depend on the balance between vessel supply and demand, as well as international conflicts, environmental regulation and fuel costs 1. Measures such as the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime add cost and compliance requirements for vessel operators 1.

Trends

  • Rising LNG demandtailwind

    LNG charter market demand increased by roughly 4% in 2025, supported by developments in gas resources and liquefaction capacity 1. This growth supports demand for vessels and long-term charters 1.

  • Spot rate volatilityheadwind

    Spot market rates have in the recent past fallen below vessel operating costs at times, and fluctuations depend on vessel availability and global demand 1. If these conditions persist, revenues from spot employment could be affected 1.

  • Environmental regulationmixed

    The EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime impose additional costs and promote low-carbon fuels, which can favour efficient vessels while raising operator expenses 1. The net effect depends on how far these costs can be passed on to charterers 1.

  • Macroeconomic and geopolitical pressureheadwind

    Inflation, high interest rates and conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and the Red Sea could raise financing costs and disrupt shipping routes 1. If these pressures persist, access to capital on favourable terms could be limited 1.

Competitive position

The company competes with other LNG carrier operators for charter employment, and vessel attractiveness depends on propulsion technology, fuel consumption and fleet age 1. Industry sources point to a large global fleet and ongoing newbuilding orders, which could intensify rate competition 1.

Competitive strengths include vessels with partial or full re-liquefaction systems and MEGI or X-DF propulsion, which reduce boil-off losses 1. Propulsion technology and energy efficiency influence the ability to secure long-term contracts 1.

  • Other LNG carrier operators

    The source does not name direct competitors but refers to competition from other shipping companies and the global LNG carrier fleet 1.

  • Alternative transport and energy sources

    Competition also comes from other transport modes and alternative energy sources that can reduce demand for LNG carriers 1.

  • Shipyards delivering newbuildings

    Shipyards delivering new vessels shape the supply of capacity and can change market balance 1.

  • Operators of alternative-propulsion vessels

    Vessels with new propulsion technologies could become competitive if they reduce fuel use and emissions 1.

News & filings

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.